What tires / wheels do you run (or should I run) on 2.4 engine?
- Thread starter TJim
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How much work are you willing to do, and what are you willing to spend?
Personally if I had a 4cyl, I would do narrow 33 inch tires and 3-4” of lift. Perhaps 33x10.5, 2.5” SL, and 1.25” BL. Add in a tucked skid and you could do a lot.
Anything larger than a narrow 33, such as a 33x12.5 or a 35 will likely be too much for the 4cyl and will be to drive.
The most important thing with the 4 cylinder will be regearing. You will likely want a deep ratio like 5.13 for something like 33s. Otherwise it will be very frustrating to drive. (Consider adding in lockers and Super 30/35 kits at the same time as regearing.)
If you’re not concerned about maxing out the platform, 31s are a great budget friendly option, and can be run with only minor modifications. 32s are somewhere in between. 31s and a small lift would be great fun for mild trails.
Personally if I had a 4cyl, I would do narrow 33 inch tires and 3-4” of lift. Perhaps 33x10.5, 2.5” SL, and 1.25” BL. Add in a tucked skid and you could do a lot.
Anything larger than a narrow 33, such as a 33x12.5 or a 35 will likely be too much for the 4cyl and will be to drive.
The most important thing with the 4 cylinder will be regearing. You will likely want a deep ratio like 5.13 for something like 33s. Otherwise it will be very frustrating to drive. (Consider adding in lockers and Super 30/35 kits at the same time as regearing.)
If you’re not concerned about maxing out the platform, 31s are a great budget friendly option, and can be run with only minor modifications. 32s are somewhere in between. 31s and a small lift would be great fun for mild trails.
Richard Brust
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064banger
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I’ve been running 31x10.5 on the stock rims with no lift and 3.73 gears for about 10 years. Not had any problems and keep up with traffic just fine.
Tray Burge
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I have 33's, 17x8, BFG's with my 4cy 5 speed, no lift without any issues. Granted, I have to run my gears out just hair farther, which actually works better for me where I drive, but really not an issue (rarely get over 55mph).
Of course, I could never take it off road except for flats like this, but that's okay because I never leave the pavement anyways.
Of course, I could never take it off road except for flats like this, but that's okay because I never leave the pavement anyways.
