if you get a manual, it comes with 4.46 gears which I think would be ok with 35s
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I reserved the base, but I want the 2.7 and I don't really want to re-gear when I get rid of the 30" tires for something like 33".
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I keep getting myself all worked up and running through the trims trying to figure out which one is best for me.
I keep coming back to Base 2.7 with Aux.
Can I put 32" tires on the 16" wheels without concern for any re-gearing - even after 150k miles?
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I keep coming back to Base 2.7 with Aux.
Can I put 32" tires on the 16" wheels without concern for any re-gearing - even after 150k miles?
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If they gave different tire size and gear options I would be for the base 100%. I am not going to re-gear and I don't want the drop in power so I might have to go big bend since they offer 2 different gear options.
Remember with the 2.7 you get a 10 speed trans..... there's likely to be a near-perfect gear for any speed!
You'll lose a little ratio in first gear and have a little more OD in high gear at highway speeds.
Going from a 29" tire to a 32 is only a 10.3% change..... or 6 mph at 60 mph.
I'm planning on a Base with 2.7 unless the option prices come down. I'd love a Black Diamond but the extra 7k is a big increase,
You'll lose a little ratio in first gear and have a little more OD in high gear at highway speeds.
Going from a 29" tire to a 32 is only a 10.3% change..... or 6 mph at 60 mph.
I'm planning on a Base with 2.7 unless the option prices come down. I'd love a Black Diamond but the extra 7k is a big increase,
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I'm a bit confused here. So the theoretical price of 2.7 upgrade is how much? I thought I read 1900 for the engine bump and 1600 for automatic switch but this sounds like the 2.7 engine includes automatic. Is that at 1900 or is that 3500?
255 85 16, Same width as stock base, but 32.6" tall. Available in Cooper Discoverer ST. Will fit stock rims and (probably) allow tire chains. 3.73 gears with the auto might be steep, but the 4.46 with the manual would be sweet.
People put 305/70r16 (33x12r16) and 315/75r16 (35x12.50r16) tires on Wrangler Sport models with the 16x7 steel rims often.
They just use 1.5" wheel spacers and 2 to 2.5" lift to clear the suspension and fenders.
You'll need a local Llantra tire shop to mount the tires. Since they are going on undersized rims.
But you won't flip over and burst into flames in the parking lot, like some seem to imply.
Heck, look at all the undersized tires low riders go with.
Just don't expect full tread life.
ETA: The Base Bronco uses 16x7 steel rims too.
So, same-same, only different.
Agreed.
For 35" tires and in direct drive (1 to 1) 4.56 gears are about ideal for an auto, and 4.88 for a stick.
4.46 is less than perfect, factoring in the 2 overdrive gears.
But the 2.3L has the classic equivalent of small block V8 power, so it won't be a problem.
The higher revs and powerband of the 2.3L just means that you use a bit more RPM to get rolling.
I reserved a base 4 door. Probably opt for lockers and a hardtop......maybe automatic. I want mine to ride nice and get decent mileage. In stock configuration I think it'll handle the off-roading I intend on doing. BTW anybody have a guess on milage numbers?
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Hamhands....you'll be getting the auto with the Base 4 Door...it's standard. No word on lockers or even other gearing for the Base. Unless you Sasquatch. I'd like the optional 4.27 gearing and rear locker from the Big Bend, along with its rims and tires and grill.
I reserved a Base 4 Door also. Trying to decide on Sasquatch and 2.7 or Big Bend and auto and 4.27 E-locker in the rear!
Also for comparisons sake the Taco TRD Off Road comes with 16x7's and tons of people put 32s on them. I'm thinking something like 265/75R16
4dr base 2.7, hardtop, aux switches... gonna try for 285 75 16 on those 16x7s
Yup.
It's starting to look like the 285/75R16 will be the biggest people can go without lifting.
The bugaboo is the Ranger sourced steel rims have a really deep offset.
265/75r16 would be a lot safer.
But this is all just WAGs still we can measure a production model.
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Bit of a truck newb question. While the stock rims and tires will handle the camping related off-roading I intend to be doing, I do want to buy someones BD steelies and tires when the inevitably hit the market as people upgrade. Mainly for aesthetic reasons. What are some things to consider with an increase in tire size if I plan on going with the 10-speed and 2.3? Things like, speedometer/odometer, gearing, clearance etc.
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