Kenda Klever R/T KR601 35x10.50R17

[Willys2Gladiator]

Now that you mention it, I dare say that my Sport Max Tow auto w/ 4.10 gears on the stock Bridgestone Dueler 245/75/R17 almost feels like the gear ratio might be too high for the 31.5 inch tire. Like you, I feel as if the tranny hesitates for a split second or two before upshifting to a higher gear during acceleration and maybe that the tranny cycles through gears rather quickly during acceleration. Each gear feels kind of short almost? I don't know its hard to explain.

Im using a Taser to recalibrate for the taller tires. I have seen no lose in fuel milage since installation.
I will say I didn't remember ever thinking it needed anything once initially installed. Hum. Should I put it back to stock settings?

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[BrentMG]

I just got mine installed this afternoon. No issues, I have 3:73s and I am located in central Texas. Granted it is mostly flat I was able to get to 90 without the transmission feeling like it was hunting for gears. It was raining a little bit and it seemed like it didn't effect handling in the slightest.

 

[Eric Kern]

So got the Teraflex 1.5” leveling kit and Daystar 3/4” rear spacers on.
The stance is just what I was hoping for
For me this combination with the 35”x10.5”x17” Kenda’s is ideal.
Rides just like stock with no noticeable difference in handling.

So, I’m not sure if someone asked you this but...Did you measure before and after? Also, correct me if I’m wrong, just from adding the numbers up, did you lift your Jeep +2” but still be able to retain stock LCAs and shock absorbers (for the front)?!?!?!

 

[jayqwellin]

So, I’m not sure if someone asked you this but...Did you measure before and after? Also, correct me if I’m wrong, just from adding the numbers up, did you lift your Jeep +2” but still be able to retain stock LCAs and shock absorbers (for the front)?!?!?!

From my understanding, which I admit is limited, shock extension brackets are a good idea for a lift greater than 1.5".

As far as LCAs, I've been told that they're used to correct caster. I'd surmise that you do execute the 2" lift and then get caster measured and go with adjustable LCAs if caster is sufficiently out of spec following an alignment reading. Others with more jeep experience than me may be more helpful.

 

[jayqwellin]

Im using a Taser to recalibrate for the taller tires. I have seen no lose in fuel milage since installation.
I will say I didn't remember ever thinking it needed anything once initially installed. Hum. Should I put it back to stock settings?

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I would keep the Taser calibration at the appropriate tire size. In your case, the 35x10.5 kendas. Unless there was some other compelling reason to do otherwise.

 

[Soedog]

So, I’m not sure if someone asked you this but...Did you measure before and after? Also, correct me if I’m wrong, just from adding the numbers up, did you lift your Jeep +2” but still be able to retain stock LCAs and shock absorbers (for the front)?!?!?!

Sorry I did not measure the before and after.
My goal was more about stance and drive ability than lift height.
Everything else remains stock. No shock extensions and stock LCAs.The ride is the same if not better than stock.

 

[Papa-KDog425]

Agreed. Going to say that's some dealer blowing smoke right there

yeah I wasn’t sure about that one. When I look up difference between stock tires and these 33s it says at 65 I’m actually doing 69. But every GPS speedo app I’ve used matches my speedometer. So what’s the deal with that?

 

[Papa-KDog425]

Only way that the odometer / speedometer is still on is if it has been recalibrate or re-geared axles after changing tires size. The only other way is if using a GPS for speedometer unless something has really changed in vehicle design. Now if the tire size change is a inch or two of stock size I would not be surprised that it's close to being correct, example I know that when I put 31 in tires on my LJ from stock tires the odometer /speedometer actually was "more" correct. Historically Jeep seems to have done that in past knowing that most of "us" was going to change the tires and size..... But that's with in a inch or so.

there is 2” difference between the 245 / 70 / 17s and 285/70/17 and a calculator says 4 mph difference at 65. Yet my Speedo matches my GPS- why?

 

[Blade1668]

there is 2” difference between the 245 / 70 / 17s and 285/70/17 and a calculator says 4 mph difference at 65. Yet my Speedo matches my GPS- why?

Well interesting, tire pressure is one. My JT speedometer is off by 1 MPH aka reads a MPH over actually speed depending on my speed so you got me. Jeep or any speedometer / odometer seems like for being accurateness at times, now on believing a GPS.... Or I have one really fast and well handling LJ. Notice the GPS speed.. I guess I was in a real hurry.

 

[Willys2Gladiator]

$181.78 today Walmart.
35/10.50R17

 

[PyrPatriot]

but they weigh a whopping 67lbs.

*Laughs in Falken MT-01 35s at 80lbs each.

 

[Digger70]

*Laughs in Falken MT-01 35s at 80lbs each.

Yowza! Are those 35x12.50x17?

 

[PyrPatriot]

Yowza! Are those 35x12.50x17?

Then why no haha reaction?

But seriously, what are some comparable lightweight 35" tires?

 

[Digger70]

Then why no haha reaction?

But seriously, what are some comparable lightweight 35" tires?

Haha. These Kendas are 35x10.5 so why are we even comparing weight of tires that are 35x12.5? I think there are some 315/70r17 and 35x12.5x17 that weigh less than 67lbs but not much.

 

[PyrPatriot]

Haha. These Kendas are 35x10.5 so why are we even comparing weight of tires that are 35x12.5? I think there are some 315/70r17 and 35x12.5x17 that weigh less than 67lbs but not much.

Good point

Yowza! Are those 35x12.50x17?

Yes, they are. And tough as nails. I'll be switching to Yokohamas if not the Kendas. The G003s only weigh 70lbs

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