David
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I'm running 33 x 12.50 MT/R's right now. I have a V-8 with plenty of power & 3.73 gears. With my lift, it looks like I can go up to a 35" or maybe a 36" tire. The questions I have are:
(1) how bad are the more aggressive treads (Super Swamper, Boggers) on the road? I saw a jeep that had boggers on the back and Super Swampers on the front, and it looked like a real good set up for off road. I'd like to have the extra traction, but I don't want to turn my V-8 CJ-5 in to even more of a death trap when I'm on the road.
(2) how much power loss will I experience going up to a 35 or 36 from a 33 given my gearing and engine?
(3) Given that I drive on the road some, but not much (often tow to/from trail rides), what are your recommendations between (a) going to a more aggressive tread but staying with the 33's, (b) going to a taller tire but staying with a less aggressive tread, or (c) doing both--that is, taller tire with more aggressive tread?
Thanks in advance for any input.
(1) how bad are the more aggressive treads (Super Swamper, Boggers) on the road? I saw a jeep that had boggers on the back and Super Swampers on the front, and it looked like a real good set up for off road. I'd like to have the extra traction, but I don't want to turn my V-8 CJ-5 in to even more of a death trap when I'm on the road.
(2) how much power loss will I experience going up to a 35 or 36 from a 33 given my gearing and engine?
(3) Given that I drive on the road some, but not much (often tow to/from trail rides), what are your recommendations between (a) going to a more aggressive tread but staying with the 33's, (b) going to a taller tire but staying with a less aggressive tread, or (c) doing both--that is, taller tire with more aggressive tread?
Thanks in advance for any input.
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