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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Hello all, Ive been cruising around the forums for a while, but this is my first post. Right now i've got a 95 cherokee sport. I put a 3" rc lift on it with 31's and trimmed fenders. (Ill post pics soon.) Now its time for some new rubber. I was wondering if I go with 33's do i have to regear the tranny? (5 speed) Also I know 31's already fit, and if i go that route any suggestions? And one last question, does anyone have pics of a cherokee with the 3 inch lift and 30" mudders? (I was thinking maybe 30's for slightly better gas mileage) I know this is alot in one post, nevermind my 1st post, but I appreciate any input.

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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See answers below to a couple of your questions..

Originally Posted by topshelf31
Hello all, Ive been cruising around the forums for a while, but this is my first post. Right now i've got a 95 cherokee sport. I put a 3" rc lift on it with 31's and trimmed fenders. (Ill post pics soon.) Now its time for some new rubber. I was wondering if I go with 33's do i have to regear the tranny? (5 speed)

You would actually re-gear both front and rear differentials. Most will suggest this, especially if you drive on road a lot. Most of the manuals have 3.07 gearing, which is really going to struggle with turning 33" tires.

Also I know 31's already fit, and if i go that route any suggestions?

I would stick with the 31's when you get new tires. They fit well, look good, and offer a decent increase in ground clearance without much sacrifice of gas mileage. If you do more than 70% of your driving on the road, I would suggest a nice aggressive AT like the General grabbers or BFG AT's. If most of your time is off road or you don't put a lot of miles on your rig, then go with a good MT.

And one last question, does anyone have pics of a cherokee with the 3 inch lift and 30" mudders? (I was thinking maybe 30's for slightly better gas mileage) I know this is alot in one post, nevermind my 1st post, but I appreciate any input.

Thanks guys!
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Check out my pics of my truck. I'm on 3" and 31 ATs.

Walmart had a special on some really nice Goodyear Wrangler Authority ATs that were really meaty and aggressive.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'm planning on goin with 31's regardless but I was looking into 33's just for the he** of it. And my local wal mart isn't a super wal mart so there's no auto service center. But the quotes I got today were both about 700 out the door for a full set of 31's which is about normal but I wouldn't mind finding something a little cheaper.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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4.5 32x11.50 hankook dynapro mts i love them great daily driver weekend warrior tire..



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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Your rig looks great. Did you have to re gear anything for 32's? Is that only a 3" inch lift?
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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no 4ish bunch of pieces..
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Ya I think ill stick to 31's. To regear is money that I just don't need to spend right now.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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and i do need to regear i just haven't yet
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Fair enough
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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BFG MTs 30's.

Gas mileage isn't too bad, daily driver. Aggressive enough to get the job done. Nice clearance. The offset rims are the bomb.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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I actually really like the look of the 30's. My jeeps my DD but I go wheelin on weekends, so I just need something aggressive enough for some mud while still getting decent gas mileage. How much were those?
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