Slim357

Im looking at getting 5 35x12.50x15 Baja Claws for 200. Two tires are 30% two are 50% and one is 75%. Is this a good deal and how good are these tires in mud and sand? Im planning on throwing them under my XJ with no addition lift. Right now Im sitting on 3in of lift but plan on eventually going to about 5.5in of lift. What do I need to do other then cut my fenders and roll the pinch seam over in the front fender

Atmos

Assuming you atleast have gears...

35's stuff hard. I'm running 3.75BS and still rubbing at full lock. You'll need to cut and fold the inner fender seam or else you'll slice the tires right open. Takes 20min. Mine still rub I need longer bumps

As far as the claws go.. I watched them fail miserably in rocks and sand covered rocks. I think it's an overly directional tire. But $200 is a pretty reasonable price.

Slim357

I plan on folding the seams over and I have stock wheels (wider would be better) so Ill be able to air down lower then guys running 15x10 wheels or even 15x8s but plan on a wider wheel in the future as well as a stroker to really "push" the 35s the way I want lol and I havent geared it yet since Im running 30s on it right now. Lets see how long my drive shaft lasts on the trails :whistling: lol. I have contacted a guy about some 4.88s but am wondering if 4.56s would be better

Atmos

sounds like your jeep is practically stock. why don't you just wait until your jeep is ready for 35's? there will always be a used set of tires for sale on craigslist. your jeep just isn't meant to handle 35's in stock form you're going to jump from 30's to 35's and hate life

Slim357

I had 31s but hated the tire and got a deal on 30s wish I would saved for 35s instead but oh well. I have a 3" lift on it and swapping an 8.25 in soon. I know it will be a bit sluggish but I cant stand having my little tires and not being able to get to the spots my buddies can go with 33s besides I have always wanted 35s and figured this would be a good way to get them.

mr white

If you're planning on putting the 35s on stock wheels, they are going to rub like a ****. You will have to cut a bunch as well as bumpstop.
Driving around on stock gears and 35s is also going to suck major *** (in the bad way).

Slim357

What wheel backspacing should I be looking at getting?

mr white

3.75 or less. But that will be the least of your worries. The front fenders have to be trimmed a ****load, the front bumper caps will have to be removed. The rears will have to also be cut and folded and the rear bumper caps (if they extend to the fender well) will have to be removed. It appears you also have a d35, if you take it out wheeling with the 35s, it will probably break. If you want to make them fit, you can make them fit, but it will take work.

Atmos

nah brah he's swapping in an 8 and a quarter he's all set for 35's
I just don't get why everyone and their mother is trying to put 35's on their practically stock jeep. I give up

Slim357

I plan on comp cutting the front as well as chopping the bumpers up. Swapping the 8.25 in soon not to worried about the work to make them fit. Also will be regearing here soon as well (as soon as I have the cash)

Slim357

I plan on going up to a 5.5 lift but dont have the cash right now. I dont want an 8" lift just to clear them and 6.5" is higher then I really want

mr white

I think he is more referring to your axles...

Slim357

Its not like I dont plan on regearing its just Id rather have the tires then do gears. Unless someone wants to regear the Jeep for really cheap I see me doing tires before gears. I get the cheapest thing first then the more pricey ones thats how my whole build has gone so far.

mr white

Then get the tires and keep.them in your garage.

holycaveman

I would not worry about the axles holding up.

Problem is 35's will kill your power without gearing. And you will have very poor brakes.


I am running 33's and I hate the power loss and the brake loss.

I will be going to 4:88's when I can swing it.

But if you are not worried about power and brake loss right now then go for it. It won't hurt anything.