Recently bought a 2005 Wrangler X 6sp for my daughter. One owner - 51k miles. First wrangler for me/her.
It has 16" aluminum 5-spoke factory jeep wheels and 245/75R16 tires, in great shape I might add. Spare is aluminum w same tire size. I know the tires are an upgrade but Question 1: Were aluminum wheels an option on the X or did this guy put these on? My Google Fu says 215/75R15 steel wheels was the standard equipment.
Worrying that the bigger tires would lead to a speedometer discrepancy, I downloaded an app and checked my speed. Looks to be 1-2 mph slower actual speed than indicated at 75-80 mph so no big deal.
I haven't gotten under it to see if I can see the gear ratio tab on the Dana 35, but I'm guessing a 3.07? Wasn't that standard? Question 2: If so, is the fact that 6th gear feels pretty punchless and useless except on flat highways at high speed normal or an indicator that smaller tires or a lower gearing would be better? I realize either would be an expensive option.
Thanks in advance.
It has 16" aluminum 5-spoke factory jeep wheels and 245/75R16 tires, in great shape I might add. Spare is aluminum w same tire size. I know the tires are an upgrade but Question 1: Were aluminum wheels an option on the X or did this guy put these on? My Google Fu says 215/75R15 steel wheels was the standard equipment.
Worrying that the bigger tires would lead to a speedometer discrepancy, I downloaded an app and checked my speed. Looks to be 1-2 mph slower actual speed than indicated at 75-80 mph so no big deal.
I haven't gotten under it to see if I can see the gear ratio tab on the Dana 35, but I'm guessing a 3.07? Wasn't that standard? Question 2: If so, is the fact that 6th gear feels pretty punchless and useless except on flat highways at high speed normal or an indicator that smaller tires or a lower gearing would be better? I realize either would be an expensive option.
Thanks in advance.