[diddy2003]

Originally Posted by gpower77

Ive got 35 12.50's, came with the jeep when I bought it. Ive got 4.10's and a 3 speed manual transmission. They really make the jeep high geared with my setup, and I am going to go with 32's here in the future. Even in 4 low, first gear is pretty fast with these tires.

It has a 4" lift and I have not rubbed, the guy put on these bushwacker cutout fender flares, but they did not cut out the fenderwell. I just dont care for the 35"s for me.

Here's a picture of mine for reference.

Thanks for the picture. Nice looking jeep

[southshore30]

The two transmissions still have the same final drive ratio of 1:1 so the T-4 and T-176 should be the same RPM's

[Iceman_RNR]

maybe you've made up your mind already, but with 4.10 gears 33s would be great

Please post some pix once you slap those Duratracs on there (that's the tire I'm considering once the 32s wear out)

[diddy2003]

Originally Posted by southshore30

The two transmissions still have the same final drive ratio of 1:1 so the T-4 and T-176 should be the same RPM's

Yes they are 1:1. I was talking more about the first 3 gears. I thought that the T4 had taller gears, from what he said, but it looks like it actually has shorter gears than my T-176 in the first 3 gears. Either way, his jeep shouldn't have been at 3000 rpm at 60 mph.

Originally Posted by Iceman_RNR

maybe you've made up your mind already, but with 4.10 gears 33s would be great

Please post some pix once you slap those Duratracs on there (that's the tire I'm considering once the 32s wear out)

I definitely will! I probably won't have everything done to my jeep for a while though. I just price checked the lift and tires and I just don't have the money for it all right now. That's ok though. I got an AMAZING deal on the 4.10s I just bought and that was the goal before winter.

[Happy Joe]

I don't see any lift (but I just glanced at your profile, may have missed it) ... in my experience 33s (measured diameter, not what it says on the sidewall) will hit the rear fender wells every time its flexed out, with a stock suspension, off road and over most/many speed bumps and necessitate cutting larger rear wheel openings & adding either aftermarket flairs (as seen in the pictures posted) or using TJ flairs , or (I have heard) scrambler flairs.
DO NOT do the stupid long spring shackles; they do not work well and will label you as a noob.
I was able to fit undersized 32s (side wall number they measures slightly over 31") under the stock suspension, for street use, after adjusting the rear axle to center in the wheel opening.
I also hit 33s with 5.5" of compliant lift SOA. I also was able to hit 31s on the body with 2.5" soft lift springs.
I was never impressed with the T-176 (had a couple), even after switching to slightly lower internal gearing it was not great off road, or particularly strong on road. (I like a 4:1 first transmission gear much better, but can live with a 3.8:first (T-17x series or AX-15).
I would never impose on myself the poor driving characteristics/performance of trying to use a manual with 4.10 gears and 35s, you might be able to live with 33s but will likely kick yourself after every stop light/sign/speed bump.
I would say try for 32s (test fit them first, the actual size varies greatly by brand) with 2-4" or so of spring lift unless you want to trim the rear fender wells and use TJ flairs, or impose ultra stiff lumber wagon type springs on yourself and your passengers.

Enjoy!