Greetings,

I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
market for new tires pretty soon.

I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
suggestions and comments to what this will entail.

This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
amount of off-roading w/ it.

I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
kits (is one required? which brands are good? does the lift kit have
everything I will need? how much $ to have it installed or is it too
difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.

Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
with 33"'s?

How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?

I am new to the auto-modification world, so please chime in with your
knowledge.

Thanks in advance!

-Adam

 

Um. Wow. Okay, if this is not a troll then I strongly suggest you do a bit
of reading. The way I see it, you are asking way too much from a single
newgroup posting. There's several books which are a good start. One that I
liked was Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook by Jim Allen.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Enjoy your new Jeep.

/Peter

"Adam" <adampeppler@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:51d6128.0411121152.707d918b@posting.google.co m...
> Greetings,
>
> I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
> tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
> market for new tires pretty soon.
>
> I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
> suggestions and comments to what this will entail.
>
> This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
> amount of off-roading w/ it.
>
> I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
> kits (is one required? which brands are good? does the lift kit have
> everything I will need? how much $ to have it installed or is it too
> difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
> tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.
>
> Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
> with 33"'s?
>
> How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?
>
> I am new to the auto-modification world, so please chime in with your
> knowledge.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> -Adam

 

Um. Wow. Okay, if this is not a troll then I strongly suggest you do a bit
of reading. The way I see it, you are asking way too much from a single
newgroup posting. There's several books which are a good start. One that I
liked was Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook by Jim Allen.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Enjoy your new Jeep.

/Peter

"Adam" <adampeppler@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:51d6128.0411121152.707d918b@posting.google.co m...
> Greetings,
>
> I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
> tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
> market for new tires pretty soon.
>
> I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
> suggestions and comments to what this will entail.
>
> This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
> amount of off-roading w/ it.
>
> I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
> kits (is one required? which brands are good? does the lift kit have
> everything I will need? how much $ to have it installed or is it too
> difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
> tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.
>
> Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
> with 33"'s?
>
> How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?
>
> I am new to the auto-modification world, so please chime in with your
> knowledge.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> -Adam

 

Um. Wow. Okay, if this is not a troll then I strongly suggest you do a bit
of reading. The way I see it, you are asking way too much from a single
newgroup posting. There's several books which are a good start. One that I
liked was Jeep 4X4 Performance Handbook by Jim Allen.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Enjoy your new Jeep.

/Peter

"Adam" <adampeppler@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:51d6128.0411121152.707d918b@posting.google.co m...
> Greetings,
>
> I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
> tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
> market for new tires pretty soon.
>
> I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
> suggestions and comments to what this will entail.
>
> This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
> amount of off-roading w/ it.
>
> I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
> kits (is one required? which brands are good? does the lift kit have
> everything I will need? how much $ to have it installed or is it too
> difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
> tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.
>
> Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
> with 33"'s?
>
> How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?
>
> I am new to the auto-modification world, so please chime in with your
> knowledge.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> -Adam

 

>>I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
>>tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
>>market for new tires pretty soon.
>>
>>I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
>>suggestions and comments to what this will entail.

dont forget to check on your backspacing vs the actual width of your tires and the
actual width of your rims

>>This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
>>amount of off-roading w/ it.

define that. is it primarily on road, highway, or city? is it primarily for off
road with a short commute? Is that off road once a month, or once a week?

>>I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
>>kits (is one required?

Yes. Minimum 3" + 1" body lift. much better if you go with a 4" or higher kit for
35's. or there are combo's you can do with spacer lifts, etc.

>which brands are good?

RE , Tera, OME, Procomp, Skyjacker, and lots of others. depends on what you do with
it...rock, sand, snow, mud, light trails, etc???

>does the lift kit have
>>everything I will need?

usually

>how much $ to have it installed or is it too
>>difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
>>tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.

Buck$$$ some of them you can easily do yourself, others you cant

>>Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
>>with 33"'s?

No, not if it is at stock height.

>>How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?

depends on the lift. remember, it aint a sports car.


It would probably help you out if you read the archives of the news group...you would
get a much better idea what is needed and what is out there for you and then you
might be able to ask more specific questions to help determine what info you need.

 

>>I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
>>tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
>>market for new tires pretty soon.
>>
>>I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
>>suggestions and comments to what this will entail.

dont forget to check on your backspacing vs the actual width of your tires and the
actual width of your rims

>>This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
>>amount of off-roading w/ it.

define that. is it primarily on road, highway, or city? is it primarily for off
road with a short commute? Is that off road once a month, or once a week?

>>I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
>>kits (is one required?

Yes. Minimum 3" + 1" body lift. much better if you go with a 4" or higher kit for
35's. or there are combo's you can do with spacer lifts, etc.

>which brands are good?

RE , Tera, OME, Procomp, Skyjacker, and lots of others. depends on what you do with
it...rock, sand, snow, mud, light trails, etc???

>does the lift kit have
>>everything I will need?

usually

>how much $ to have it installed or is it too
>>difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
>>tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.

Buck$$$ some of them you can easily do yourself, others you cant

>>Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
>>with 33"'s?

No, not if it is at stock height.

>>How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?

depends on the lift. remember, it aint a sports car.


It would probably help you out if you read the archives of the news group...you would
get a much better idea what is needed and what is out there for you and then you
might be able to ask more specific questions to help determine what info you need.

 

>>I just picked up a used 1999 Jeep Wrangler. It currently has 32"
>>tires on it, but the tread is wearing thing and I will be in the
>>market for new tires pretty soon.
>>
>>I want to purchase new tires and wheels and I am just looking for
>>suggestions and comments to what this will entail.

dont forget to check on your backspacing vs the actual width of your tires and the
actual width of your rims

>>This car is my every-day rider, but I am going to be doing a decent
>>amount of off-roading w/ it.

define that. is it primarily on road, highway, or city? is it primarily for off
road with a short commute? Is that off road once a month, or once a week?

>>I want to put on 35" tires. What does this entail as far as lift
>>kits (is one required?

Yes. Minimum 3" + 1" body lift. much better if you go with a 4" or higher kit for
35's. or there are combo's you can do with spacer lifts, etc.

>which brands are good?

RE , Tera, OME, Procomp, Skyjacker, and lots of others. depends on what you do with
it...rock, sand, snow, mud, light trails, etc???

>does the lift kit have
>>everything I will need?

usually

>how much $ to have it installed or is it too
>>difficult to do it yourself)? I want full articulation with the
>>tires, so please let me know whatever is necessary.

Buck$$$ some of them you can easily do yourself, others you cant

>>Also - can I get away with not having to put on a lift kit if I go
>>with 33"'s?

No, not if it is at stock height.

>>How does the lift kit affect driving performance and handling?

depends on the lift. remember, it aint a sports car.


It would probably help you out if you read the archives of the news group...you would
get a much better idea what is needed and what is out there for you and then you
might be able to ask more specific questions to help determine what info you need.

 

35's open a huge can of worms.
Here are some things to think about
1) vibration, you will need a slip Yoke eleminator + new drive
shaft$$$
2) The flares will need to be extended since diving with 12.5s the
tire will stick out or the fender. Even if it is not in the law, if
you go offroading you will be covered in mud when the wheel spin.
3) Your gears might not be correct, this means regearing to at least
4.56 - front and back $$$
4) Your steer will be weak, you will need to replace the tie rod. One
forced turn with 35s and it can snap.
5) You will have problems parking it in garages, with a 6 inch lift
and 35 the vehicle will grow a couple more inches.
6) I hope you have a dana 44 in the back otherwise you risk blowing up
your diff.
7) expect the vehicle to handle differently and might not be as nice
to drive on a long trip.


The list goes on ...

 

35's open a huge can of worms.
Here are some things to think about
1) vibration, you will need a slip Yoke eleminator + new drive
shaft$$$
2) The flares will need to be extended since diving with 12.5s the
tire will stick out or the fender. Even if it is not in the law, if
you go offroading you will be covered in mud when the wheel spin.
3) Your gears might not be correct, this means regearing to at least
4.56 - front and back $$$
4) Your steer will be weak, you will need to replace the tie rod. One
forced turn with 35s and it can snap.
5) You will have problems parking it in garages, with a 6 inch lift
and 35 the vehicle will grow a couple more inches.
6) I hope you have a dana 44 in the back otherwise you risk blowing up
your diff.
7) expect the vehicle to handle differently and might not be as nice
to drive on a long trip.


The list goes on ...

 

35's open a huge can of worms.
Here are some things to think about
1) vibration, you will need a slip Yoke eleminator + new drive
shaft$$$
2) The flares will need to be extended since diving with 12.5s the
tire will stick out or the fender. Even if it is not in the law, if
you go offroading you will be covered in mud when the wheel spin.
3) Your gears might not be correct, this means regearing to at least
4.56 - front and back $$$
4) Your steer will be weak, you will need to replace the tie rod. One
forced turn with 35s and it can snap.
5) You will have problems parking it in garages, with a 6 inch lift
and 35 the vehicle will grow a couple more inches.
6) I hope you have a dana 44 in the back otherwise you risk blowing up
your diff.
7) expect the vehicle to handle differently and might not be as nice
to drive on a long trip.


The list goes on ...