[Loff68]

I'm new to having a jeep (2006 TJ X) and I'm currently running 31x10.5 on what I think is stock rims. I love the way the 33x 12.50 tires look. I do mostly street/ highway driving and My tires need to be replaced soon. I was wondering what is the difference ( other then $) between the 2? Handling, gas mileage ect.,
I know a lift would be needed.
Also, if I get a lift for the 33" tires, can I keep the 31" tires. $ is tight?

 

[Loff68]

Besides lift, you will need to regear to run 33s. Look at the rear diff, there should be a tag that states what gear ratio you have. You probably have either 3.07 or 3.73s for your X model, which will make it untolerable to drive with 33s. Ideally, you need to regear to 4.56 or 4.88s to gain back the performance.

Can I do this in parts? 1st part have a lift installed w/ my 31" tires and the 2cnd at a later date have the 33" w/ new rims and re-gear done?

Or does the lift with new tires/ rims need to be done all together?

 

[Loff68]

I just spent a little over 11k using high quality components to do the necessary modifications to run 33" tires on 17" wheels (285/70R x 17). Parts cost without labor was a little over 8k.

Really Nice jeep John! That's kinda the final look I wanna have with the lift and bigger tires.

 

[Loff68]

I ran the 31"s for several years with lift only...it does look " a little funny" to some people, but I never really cared, and it let the JEEP work much better off road...another Pic...on the 31"s with the OME SL.

The jeep looks good. How much of a lift does it have?