Another tire thread! I thought we had talked about this one but I can't find it?

[mbryson]

Ok, living with the 4.88s a "35" Toyo MT" (WAY OPTIMISTIC as they measure 33.5") I've determined I wish I had 4.56 gears. I'm spinning the "mighty" 3.6l at 3000 rpm constantly. That's 70-72 mph not 74-76 mph that I usually like to drive at. A true to size tire should help a little bit?


While I don't want to change diff gears, I wouldn't mind changing tires that would be more true to size. I have 17" wheels and would like to know what 17" tires (I swear someone did this thread a while ago?) really measure 35-36". Looking for a mud terrain or an aggressive all terrain.

 

[Cascadia]

My 33" general grabber mt's were actually 33" so I bet their 35" would run true also. Quiet tire for how aggressive the pattern was too. And I bet they weigh a lot less than toto mt's.

 

[Maverick]

Um, 37's?

 

[kellerexpress]

Um, 37's?

X2. MTR's measure true to size

 

[TRD270]

Sounds like its time for some treps

 

[mbryson]

37" tires have ran through my mind. I'm trying to NOT run that big of tires on these little axles.


Are 35" Trepadors or MTR Kevlars 35" plus? Anyone have a mounted size on a 37" BFG MT?

 

[TJDukit]

My 35x12.5R17 Nitto Trail Grapplers were much taller and wider than my buddies BFG's on his JK. I'll measure them when I get off work in 30 minutes.

 

[mbryson]

At the dealership getting my oil changed and checked out a couple of setups. 35" Fierce and 35" Duratrac are 33.75" (being generous)

 

[TJDukit]

Mine just measured 33" on all four at 25psi and probably about half tread

 

[anderson750]

I don't know how the 35's measure up, but my 37" Pitbull Rockers measure a true 37"

 

[BCGPER]

Go with the 37's, and learn to use the right foot a little less. Here are some numbers for you (@70mph).

33"=2888 rpm
34"=2803 rpm
35"=2723 rpm
36"=2647 rpm
37"=2576 rpm

And, as an FYI, my 1/3 worn 37" MTR-K's measure in right now at 36".

 

[Cody]

I had some 35" General Grabbers and they were at least a half inch taller than the 35" MTR's I had. I can't say I ever measured them though.

 

[mesha]

Treps are pretty true to size. My 37 inch treps are a little bigger than the KM2s they replaced.

 

[jeepin4x4james]

My General Grabber SC tires (35x12.50-17) measure 32-3/4" with 24psi.
My Toyo Open Country AT's (325/70R17) measure 34" with 26psi.

I was looking at getting the new MTR's as I heard they are pretty true to size.... Would be nice to confirm before buying.

 

[BCGPER]

Ok, I'm home now and can get a better measurement. My MTR's with 9000 miles at 26 psi on 8" wheels measure in at 36.75 inches, so I'd say new they're spot on 37.

 

[UNSTUCK]

A JK will do just fine with 37's after you truss the front axle and gusset the C's. Artec's kit is nice and easy to install.

 

[mbryson]

A JK will do just fine with 37's after you truss the front axle and gusset the C's. Artec's kit is nice and easy to install.

Installed and have alloy shafts on a D30. Not sure i want to go to 37" but don't know that I'll beat on this rig like I did my last one I had with a D30

 

[UNSTUCK]

I forgot you had a 30. I'm sure they would be fine...in that mall crawler.