37's on a Sport S with 1.5" leveling kit

[Wet Willys]

I'm getting some Black Rhino Abrams wheels and 37x12.50x17 Yokohoma Geolander MT's later this week. Can I get away with running these on my Sport S Willys with just a 1.5" leveling kit for a couple of weeks until my Clayton 2.5" lift gets delivered? I wouldn't be taking the truck off the pavement until I install the lift kit.

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[Wet Willys]

Well, I think this thread answered my question:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/yes-37s-and-no-lift-on-a-21-sport-will-work.39420/

Although I have a stock front bumper.......

 

[Wet Willys]

And here it is. No rubbing at all. Of course I won't be doing any wheeling until the real lift goes on.

 

[Texican]

I'm curious to know how your rig is running since you installed the lift and 37" tires.
Have you had it off road in any way whatsoever ? How did it do ?

I have a RC 2.5 and BFG 37" going on my Rubicon this week and I'm interested to see how yours is doing.... any photos ?

Thanks
Mike
Denison, Tx

 

[Wet Willys]

I'm curious to know how your rig is running since you installed the lift and 37" tires.
Have you had it off road in any way whatsoever ? How did it do ?

I have a RC 2.5 and BFG 37" going on my Rubicon this week and I'm interested to see how yours is doing.... any photos ?

Thanks
Mike
Denison, Tx

The 37's ride and handle much better than expected on the road. I haven't had it off road as of yet, the lift is going on this weekend. I'll report back after I get to have some fun with it.

 

[21JTXJ]

And here it is. No rubbing at all. Of course I won't be doing any wheeling until the real lift goes on.

HOW ARE THOSE GEOLANDERS? ALSO HOW DOES THE JEEP HANDLE THE 37S ON STOCK GEARS, IM THINKING OF GETTING THESE TIRES

 

[Wet Willys]

HOW ARE THOSE GEOLANDERS? ALSO HOW DOES THE JEEP HANDLE THE 37S ON STOCK GEARS, IM THINKING OF GETTING THESE TIRES

I think the Geolanders handle great, and they're relatively quiet for a big M/T tire. I run them at about 32 psi.

It did ok with stock gears, but I wouldn't keep it that way. It never saw 7th or 8th on the highway. I ended up going with 4.88's.

 

[21JTXJ]

I think the Geolanders handle great, and they're relatively quiet for a big M/T tire. I run them at about 32 psi.

It did ok with stock gears, but I wouldn't keep it that way. It never saw 7th or 8th on the highway. I ended up going with 4.88's.

Thats what I was afraid of....

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