f 134 with big tires

Hi guys, been doing lots of reading but not alot of posting. I do however have a question. I have a 64 cj5 with a f134 t 90 and 5:38 gears and 31 10.50 15 tires. Runs real good up and down hills. Take off from a stop sign in 2nd gear. Pull hills in 3rd and can gain speed. Not a road rocket mind you but it runs real good. I am looking at putting 9.00x16 tires on it. I measured a tire not mounted and it measured 34 3/4 tall. I would think on a 8 inch wheel around 34. Will my f134 be able to push these tires on the road and what type of wheel would be necessary for this tire. I have 4 inch lift springs and poly bushings going on it for clearance. I also have 10 and 11 inch brakes to install. Has anyone run 9.00x16 tires on there jeep and had problems. In the woods I can use low range for power. Any opinions would be helpful. I find this site very informative. thanks from a new guy!

 

i have not done it but dont think you are gonna have any power problems,the f4 has alot of torque due to its long stroke,and 5.38's to boot,this setup has alot of grunt

 

do your 31x10.5 stick out far past your wheel wells??

 

I was trying to find a picture of your jeep! Nearly the same color as mine too! Looks great! What wheels do you have. Thet look like the stock 4 or 5 inch wheels. Do the tires rub on the springs?Would a bigger offset be better? Sorry for all the questions but I have been looking for this info for so long, I am just excited. I am also in the process of building a 67 cj5 v6 for my buddy. I may have a question or two about that as well. This info is geat! Thank you all!

 

Yes, my tires stick out a little. More in the rear than the front.

 

Sparky, your jeep looks nice as well. Do the tires rub on the springs on Animal? Does Animal have a f134? This is awesome. A years full of questions answered in a few minutes. At this rate, my jeep will be done in no time!

 

Yep Animal has a fresh F head, rebuilt about 2 years ago. Billy rebuilt his F head at basically the same time I rebuilt my Dauntless.

 

I am running 33x12.50 SSR on my 63 with the F head. I put on wheel spacers (2.5") and have not had a problem. You will need to use low range to climb.

 

Thank you for all the help. How much lift is required for a 34 inch tire. I am seriously considering just going with the swamper. I already have 15 inch custom wheels.