Safe to drive on small tires?

[collinbrewer]

I am days away from driving her for the first time in 4 years but we're also in the process of buying a house. Per my realtor's advice, I'm not to go make any big purchases... like new tires... so, is it safe to drive her around with small tires?

I have 3.5" suspension lift, 1" body and 31x9.5 tires.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Scoop]

Should not be an issue from a suspension point of view. Only question is gearing. If too low you might tend to over rev at highway speeds. But you should be fine with 31's. In fact you'll probably like the way it drives - you should have lots of power! LOL

 

[collinbrewer]

I haven't changed gears yet so I would imagine I'll be okay there.

My main concern was it being tipsy since I've raised the COG quite a bit but haven't improved the stance at all...

Thanks for the help Scoop... on a side note, we have very similar specs, how do you like you're 4.11 gears with 35s?

 

[jw0747]

should be no problem whatsoever. but if you think it feels tipsy add some wheel spacers.

 

[JefeAZ]

Im on 30x9.50 15's right now with a 3.5" lift. Drives great but will be getting 32 or 33s

 

[Broncobowsher]

Other then people pointing and laughing, it is safe to drive. Stability wise, it will probably be more stable with the small tires then with larger, wider tires.

 

[stock1970]

pointing and laughing.. that made me laugh.. lol.. get some of those 13inch rims with some tiny tires.. it will make the lift look like it is 10 inches.. kinda like trimming the bushes makes the deck look bigger..

 

[Scoop]

Thanks for the help Scoop... on a side note, we have very similar specs, how do you like you're 4.11 gears with 35s?

The 4.11s work great with my C4. However if you are having to change your gearing I would go to 4.56 if mainly street or 4.88 if mainly trail.

 

[73stallion]

pointing and laughing.. that made me laugh.. lol.. get some of those 13inch rims with some tiny tires.. it will make the lift look like it is 10 inches.. kinda like trimming the bushes makes the deck look bigger..

better yet, get some donut spares!!!

 

[BroncoDawg]

4.11s and 35s and a c4 will not be happy on the trail.
Better get a big tranny cooler, better yet go to 4.56.

 

[N747JB]

kinda like trimming the bushes makes the deck look bigger..

OH, you said deck!%)

 

[collinbrewer]

Thanks for the help guys... Guess I'll put around on those weenies until I close on the new house.