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Tire question

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by BobFortier, Mar 28, 2006.

  1. BobFortier

    BobFortier Member

    Hi, me again

    Do you think I can put 31 x 10.5 tire on a stock cj5 1977, with 3.54 gearing ????

    Do I need a lift, or is this feasable as is ???



    Thanks


    Bob in Sherbrooke
     
    BobFortier, Mar 28, 2006
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  2. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Stock CJs will accept a 31x10.50 with no lift needed.
    Depending on your wheel backspacing and the tire tread design, you <might> experience some tire tread rubbing the front springs a bit when the steering wheel is turned to the right or left lock. If so, two ways to fix it. Don't turn that sharp... or adjust the knuckle stops on the axle.
    Go for it! :driving:
    Gearing will be OK... the larger tires will slow you down a tad when first pulling out, but will certainly be within range of acceptability (I run 33s with 3.73s and can live with that).
    The larger tires will reduce your highway RPMs a bit as well. Keep in mind your speedo will be off somewhat. When it says 60, you'll probably be doing 65+.
    Slap 'em on, run it, take pics... come back and tell us what you think. :)
     
    lynn, Mar 28, 2006
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  3. lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    BTW Bob...

    Happy Birthday!! :beer: [​IMG] :D
     
    lynn, Mar 28, 2006
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  4. speedbuggy

    speedbuggy Looking for a Jeep now

    Hbd!
     
    speedbuggy, Mar 28, 2006
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  5. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Woohoo! HBD! :beer:
     
    timgr, Mar 28, 2006
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  6. cam saure

    cam saure Member

    Where's the Party? Happy B-Day
     
    cam saure, Mar 28, 2006
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  7. BobFortier

    BobFortier Member

    Thanks a lot guys

    The party was last weekend. Some of my friends gathered at a restaurant without me knowing, and my clever wife organised a plot to make sure I wanted to go to a restaurant that night, and she made sure we where going to a particular one, so anyway, it was great !!!


    Bob in Sherbrooke, Province of Québec
     
    BobFortier, Mar 29, 2006
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  8. sagegoat

    sagegoat The good life........

    I run 32x11.50-15 with stock leafs and the tires rub on thr rear tub only when it's up at a angle. I must have some high gears because I think I can go 30mph in reverse. I'm going to get a smaller tire size.
     
    sagegoat, Mar 29, 2006
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