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tires, wheels, and rolling over

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Smokie, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. Jun 25, 2008
    Smokie

    Smokie Member

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    I'm looking for opinions on a tire/wheel combo. I currently have 33-10.50's swampers and all of the tire is in the wheel well. The jeep kinda looks skinny and tall, but that is what it came with from the PO. I was thinking of a lslightly shorter tire and offset wheel to push the tires out a little for stability and driveability. It has a f134. This will be a daily driver also. Any thoughts?:?
     
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  2. Jun 25, 2008
    windyhill

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    33-10.5 are wide!:) rember the stock tires where about 6" wide;) Thats the size tire I'm going to run on my cj6, I run 32-10.5's on my 3b. I like a tall skinny tire, If I could find a 9" or 9.5 x 33 radial I'd run them.
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    :iagree: 10" tires are wide for these Jeeps.

    The skinnier tires will make the Jeep handle better and be more responsive. This is an issue with tall tires and an F-head.
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2008
    jpflat2a

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    don't fear the tire/wheel combos...
    fear the short wheelbase, brakes and steering.
    always have a plan or escape route whille watching ahead of you while driving.
     
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  5. Jun 25, 2008
    1968Jeep

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    I really like my 36" X 12.50 Super Swampers on 15" X 7" steel wheels - fairly stable and predictable - they seem to tuck in very well too.......
     
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  6. Jun 25, 2008
    Homebrew2

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    WOW! 36's w/ only a 2.5" lift and an F134 and only 5.38's ... THAT'S IMPRESSIVE :beer::beer::beer:
     
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  7. Jun 25, 2008
    kaiser_willys

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    the stock 7.00x16 is the same height as a 32x11.50 bfg, the height is what kills the power, the width is what kills the driver:rofl: power steering, yep i got it, all the power i can mjuster out of my arms:D the wider tires work well as far as flotation"swampy areas, the skinny tires give the traction needed for rocky trail riding or hard dirt, hope this helps ya out:beer:
     
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  8. Jun 25, 2008
    dohc281

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    I run 31x9.5 Super Swampers on mine on steel wheels 15". I would have perferred 16" rims with Swampers but got impatient.
     
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    sparky

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    Width has extra rolling resistance as well. You think the engine doesn't work that much harder to turn wider tires as you do without power steering?
     
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    zed

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    Running 31"x10.5" on 15" rims on cj5 69 V6. It was run mostly on sand by the PO. Feels a little squirrely around 60mph and over. Haven't figured out if it's the wheel base or the wider tires on stock width. only 1" lift.

    May go smaller when I finally get new tires.
     
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  11. Jun 26, 2008
    Smokie

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    Thank you all for very good info. I may just drive it for a bit and see what it is like. Brakes are no prob. I did a front disc conversion and it has 10in on back. all new stuff. The steering is still the old Ross but tight as a whiskey barrel. I know these rigs aren't made to go fast and feel like a new SS Impala, so i'll take her easy at first till im used to her. I guy down the road has a set of the old Mag style Mickey Thompson wheels I may buy. I live the old nostalgic look.
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2008
    bgmsem

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    I'm looking to put BFG AT 9.5 X 33 on 15 X 8 on my otherwise stock 61 CJ-5. The 7.5 X 16's on it now rub badly at full lock and measure 32". Am I asking for trouble running this size tire on a stock CJ-5?
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2008
    sparky

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    Rub where? The springs? If so just adjust the steering stops. Admittedly the already poor turning radius of the D27 will be decreased but you won't rub.
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2008
    bobcat

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    always have a plan or escape route whille watching ahead of you while driving.[/QUOTE]

    best advice i've heard this morning!:) bob
     
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