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Is it too late for Bigger tires?

Hello fellow Jeep people. I have been lurking here for a few months now, and have had a few questions answered without having to post a question. I do, however, have a few more. I'll start with this one. I recently acquired an '89' Wrangler Islander with the 258 in it. It is pushing

100k, and I drive it close to 70 miles a day. Is it too late to add some tires bigger than stock to it? I am aware that bigger tires will add more drag on the motor, but just not sure how much. I will need tires that are not 'rock/hill/snow' shy. I will be adventuring in Southeast Ohio exploring some old logging roads.

Dan

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Daniel Paisley
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It's never too late.

Go with something along the lines of the BFG All Terrain tires. They are fairly forgiving on road and do well off road.

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Kevin S.

I have a 78 CJ-7 with the original 258. Don't know the mileage, but I'm sure it's high. It's got 7" of lift and 35x12.50 procomp mud terrains.

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brids5

Odds are very good that you have the 3.07 axle ratio. You will really feel the lack of power on the freeway if you upgrade. I have that ratio with 31" MT tires. 5th gear is useless. (1650rpm at 70 mph!) But with your daily mileage, you should be ok.

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RoyJ

Odds are very good that you have the 3.07 axle ratio. You will really feel the lack of power on the freeway if you upgrade. I have that ratio with 31" MT tires. 5th gear is useless. (1650rpm at 70 mph!) But with your daily mileage, you should be ok.

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------------------------------------------------------ How does one find the axle ratio? Hell, how does one find what kind of rears, tranny he/she has in his/her Jeep? Soon I won't be driving quite as far (thank goodness) everyday. If I ever hit 70 mph and wasn't able to be in 5th with this thing, I would be sure that I was ready to tear something up! Dan P.S.- Can somebody tell me how can I find this group via computer?

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Daniel Paisley

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Tom

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mabar

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