I can’t figure out what size tires to get for my TJ, currently it’s running on stock 15x7 rims, with 235/75/15R tires, I have a set of 15x8 rims for it. I just want the car to look a little beefier. I do need to be able to drive in Snow, that’s about it. What size tires should I get? It’s a fully stock 2.5 TJ, no lift, but I plan to do something in the future.
What tire size?
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KennethS
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With a 2.5 you should keep a shorter tire as the engine doesn’t have enough power for taller tires unless you change to deeper axle gearing. The 235-75-15s are around 29” tall so I would opt for 29 or 30 inch All Terrain tires.
I would go with 30x9.50-15.
It was offered from the factory and shouldn't kill your 2.5.
Good combination of moderate looks and decent performance.
It was offered from the factory and shouldn't kill your 2.5.
Good combination of moderate looks and decent performance.
The largest I would go is 31s but I second the 30" recommendation above as well. Any bigger than that and you're not going to like driving your 2.5 unless you re-gear it. Even then, it will suck.
When I had my 97 2.5 TJ I ran 31s without a gear ratio change. Looked good but it suffered a bit on the hills. 30 is probably the better choice. Love my LJ but miss the little sport
Is it an appropriate time to suggest a Hemi swap?
Travis05Rubi
TJ Enthusiast
Whatever size. Just dont say 37's or they'll get their torches and pitchforks to chase the size away.
When I bought my '97 2.5, it already had 34" TSLs on it with factory gears and it also suffered. On I-20 from LA>TX and basically flat I couldn't use 5th gear. I re geared to 4.88 and then it was fantastic.
I also 5th the 30" rec.
I was in the same boat with 29” tires and the 2.5L. I recently upgraded to 31”x10.5” on Canyon wheels, w/o any lift.
No interference turning full L&R, but I also have some 1” lift springs and 3/4” coils spacers waiting in my garage, just as soon as I have time to install them. Daily driving, no lift is not a problem, but there would be contact doing any serious off-roading.
For the gearing, I was pleasantly surprised it didn’t feel as weak as I anticipated. If I lived in the hills or mountains, re-gearing would be a priority for me. But it’s very flat where I live, and not a priority at this point. I just changed the speedometer gear.
No interference turning full L&R, but I also have some 1” lift springs and 3/4” coils spacers waiting in my garage, just as soon as I have time to install them. Daily driving, no lift is not a problem, but there would be contact doing any serious off-roading.
For the gearing, I was pleasantly surprised it didn’t feel as weak as I anticipated. If I lived in the hills or mountains, re-gearing would be a priority for me. But it’s very flat where I live, and not a priority at this point. I just changed the speedometer gear.
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