Thoughts on keeping 37" tires or downsize? (1 Viewer)
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Big tires have a negative effect on braking and handling and can cause wear and tear on the driveline and steering.
Compared to 33" tires, all I see is downside risk with 37s.
It all comes down to how much you really need a couple more inches of ground clearance.
Compared to 33" tires, all I see is downside risk with 37s.
It all comes down to how much you really need a couple more inches of ground clearance.
What's the gear ratio? stock tranny?
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Unfortunately I don't know the gear ratio or if it's stock tranny. The couple I bought it from weren't not the ones that lifted it.
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The braking is horrible and it's the main reason why I'm thinking of downsizing. I had 35" tires on my jeeps and was more than happy. I don't need the big tires on my cruiser but they came with the truck.
workingdog
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The truck definitely has enough lift for the tires but I don't need the large tires for what I want to do. I'm looking to trade someone for their 35" tires.
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I was just curious because depending on your gearing if you go smaller you may end up being geared to low. I'd guess if it runs okay at road speed (not high rpms) with 37s you prob won't have too many issues going down to 35s.
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Yeah the truck runs fine at road speeds. A little slow to start and won't win races but seems fine with the 37 tires.
If it's a little slow to start you might do better on 35s
I think 33x12.5's are a great size. Manageable on road, good stance, and good clearance.
What size are your wheels? They look like 20's!
What size are your wheels? They look like 20's!
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
if you are going down on tires .. are you ready to go back so SU ..? and all involved on that ?
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Wheels are 17s
Brakes are horrible compared to what? What's horrible about them?
If you're going to downsize move to 35s. That's about as small as you want.
If you're going to downsize move to 35s. That's about as small as you want.
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Brakes are only about 20% of stopping power where they should be. Driving down the road at 45mph and I have the brake pedal on the floor of the truck and barely slowing down. I've checked pads and they have good amount of life on them still but changing them anyways. Also doing a new master cylinder and fluid to see if that helps
Yeah, sounds like you have a malfunctioning brake system. Before you do anything I'd at the very least flush the fluid.
If you're going to do a new master cylinder upgrade to a T100 master cylinder (search for it). It'll give you a firmer pedal for now but will support larger calipers down the road.
If you're going to do a new master cylinder upgrade to a T100 master cylinder (search for it). It'll give you a firmer pedal for now but will support larger calipers down the road.
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Thanks for suggesting the T100! I'll look for it and get it.
Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
4Runner calipers on the front .. and did you still have drums in the rear end ?
