That combo, 4.56 at a minimum, 4.88 ideally, 5.13 if you plan on 35's in the future. Stick with a 8" wide wheel if you plan on airing down off road.
Gear ratios for new tires and lift
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If you've ever seen a ring and pinion for a 4.88 dana 30 you'd never consider 5.13. Hell I would never consider 4.88 because of it's size and potential to be the weak link offroad, but that's just me. If you're posing at the mall? Sure! But you have to consider the weak points and what's repairable when you're 10 miles from an access road, and at what point you can limp home. A U-joint? Easy. A broken pinion? yeah not-so-much.
Just my 2¢
If you go with a ring and pinion from a reputable company, such as revolution, there is NOTHING wrong with going with a 5.13 gear ratio. As a matter of fact, I'm running Yukon right now. And a 5.13 gear ration for 33" tires is very very awesome.
FYI, I have a Dana 44 and a Dana 30.
I've seen contrary. But, that's just my experience YMMV
This is just a 4.10 next to a 4.88
And I'm not even comfortable with 4.88
But again...that's just me. You be you
This is just a 4.10 next to a 4.88
And I'm not even comfortable with 4.88
But again...that's just me. You be you
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This is a good reference:
http://myjeeptj.com/wrangler-write-ups/gear-ratio-to-tire-size-chart/
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http://myjeeptj.com/wrangler-write-ups/gear-ratio-to-tire-size-chart/
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I run 4.88 in my F & R Dana 44's but that is the limit for me. Going past that would be just asking for trouble.I've seen contrary. But, that's just my experience YMMV
This is just a 4.10 next to a 4.88
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And I'm not even comfortable with 4.88
But again...that's just me. You be you
Eh, I'm not worried. Before I had it regeared to 5.13, I talked to THE TJ GURU. The sultan of all things TJ related. Jerry. If he recommends it, then it is good to go.
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now for another question to add to all this lol what is a good tire thats a good bang for its buck? I don't have the finances to go to crazy but i also want dependable. weather its a wheel and tire combo on a site or something you all have used and found reliable. I desire all the input i can get.
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http://www.extremeterrain.com/mammothdwindow-mt-j100950-j101216-tjyj.html
this is a set i have found that looks like a good deal but please let me know.
this is a set i have found that looks like a good deal but please let me know.
Percentage wise how much on road vs off road? How much of the off road will be fire service type road vs mud? How do you feel about roar from the tires on pavement?
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i spend 90% of my time on road and roar from tires does not bother me much at all even on long distance driving and in regards to the style of off roading my area is more mud then anything else.
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yea haha there is no way i would do that. But as of right now thats the best deal ive seen i basically wanna know if MT is a good brand? Trustworthy and dependable?
MT are good tires. Make sure you get a spare to match the tire height. It may be best to go ahead and get the set of 5.
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yea i was planning on saving for the set of 5. seamed like the smartest thing to do.
Thanks for your feedback man, really appreciate it!
How many 5.13 or 4.88 pinions have you seen break? And what were the circumstances that caused the break?
One of each on wranglers. The 4.88 on a semi-dry day in red clay climbing thru a dry creek bed on a JK at Golden Mountain. The 5.13 at Windrock on a VERY dry day on a set of rocks stacks that were a wheelbase trap on a TJ
5.38 grenaded on the front of a dana 60 in a buggy on middle rock garden at Harlen 2 weeks ago. (not related, but I felt that was odd to blow a dana 60 R&P)
The higher the numerical ratio, the thinner the teeth. And then there's the extra force the increased leverage puts on the ring gear.
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