35" tires aren't that big any more.
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35" tires aren't that big any more.

Fellow Traveler

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I'm running 35" tires and coming back from yesterday's Jeep meet, I'm realizing how small these tires are today. Nearly every other Jeep there had mainly 37" to 42" tires on their rigs!

Don't get me wrong, these look great, but I can't even imagine the MPG these get!
 
I remember when 33's were huge.
35's are the line where if you go bigger and drive hard, you need to start upgrading things. Most people don't.
 
EXACTLY. That is why I stuck with 35". I didn't want to go replacing all my suspension. Look at Australia and Africa, most overland rigs there are running 31" or 33" tires. It's not till you come to the states you see big tire syndrome. :ROFLMAO:
 
Its all based on what axle you have. Dana 44, properly geared is fine with 35's. 37's start pushing strength limits. You can still run 37's but your going to want to upgrade your steering, brace your gear box and regear.
I would run no higher then a 4.88 with 37's and would more likely end up with a 5.13 or a 5.38 gear. 4.88 gears are still strong in a dana 44 and 5.13's are pushing it strength wise. You should also think about running chrome moly axles if you drive hard. Again, its all based on what the vehicle came with.

If your just putting around on forest roads with mild to slightly moderate trails, your going to be fine with un moded vehicles with 35's but you loose a ton of torque if you don't regear.

If you run a TJ or older vehicle, your doing mod's sooner then an 07 or newer.

My viewpoint is going to be a bit biased because I drive on harder trails then most.
 
35" tires I would say are the typical tires. Well that and 33". But I would guess most of the peeps I know, are running 35"s.
 
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