How fast do you drive your 2 door JL on the Highway?

[RCH]

I am 68 years old with a new 18 JLR 2 Door and 2.0 liter with the Stock 33" tires. I find that I have been highway traveling at about 62 MPH when I am not paying attention and relaxed. The speed limit is 70. Again, it may be an age thing, but, I am gripping the wheel at 70 and feel like things could get squirrely with the short wheel base. I probably just need to drive more highway miles.

What speeds are people cruising at with their 2 doors. The 4:10 axels may be part of it or maybe I need to adjust my tires.

Has anybody ever gone 90 MPH in a 2 door? Has anybody ever checked on top speed? Assume both questions imply on a Certified High Speed track or in West Texas on I-20 (last time I was there the posted speed limit was 85).

v/r rch

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[Lil Punk'n]

I am 68 years old with a new 18 JLR 2 Door and 2.0 liter with the Stock 33" tires. I find that I have been highway traveling at about 62 MPH when I am not paying attention and relaxed. The speed limit is 70. Again, it may be an age thing, but, I am gripping the wheel at 70 and feel like things could get squirrely with the short wheel base. I probably just need to drive more highway miles.

What speeds are people cruising at with their 2 doors. The 4:10 axels may be part of it or maybe I need to adjust my tires.

Has anybody ever gone 90 MPH in a 2 door? Has anybody ever checked to top speed? Assume both questions imply on a Certified High Speed track OR in West Texas on Hight 20 (last time I was there the posted speed limit was 85.

v/r rch

I'm 66 with a3 month old jl 2dr sport /2 liter. Your doing fine , just drive it as much ad you can. You will get more comfortable in a hurry. Your right at first its kinda spooky. Have had ours up to about 85.

 

[multicam]

Well, speaking of your tires, what pressure are they at?

 

[irishtim7]

I was quite comfortable cruising at 75 with the stock suspension & 33's. Even with a lift and 37's, it's pleasant at those speeds. Unless it's really windy.

Is this your first Jeep? Not trying to be facetious, but it does take some getting used to.

 

[RCH]

With spring they are now at 40-41. Feb/Mar temps 37-39. I might do a chalk test.

v/r rch

 

[irishtim7]

Well, speaking of your tires, what pressure are they at?

Good point. I was running 28-30 PSI on the stock KO2's and it was a nice ride.

 

[MikeLewisMusic]

With spring they are now at 40-41. Feb/Mar temps 37-39. I might do a chalk test.

v/r rch

As others have indicated, tire pressure makes a huge difference. 40 psi feels like trying to balance on a beach ball. My experience has been life is a lot better with tire pressures below 34 psi.

I have a 4" lift and 37's, I can drive with one finger at 75 mph, although I tend to drive around 65-70.

 

[RCH]

Irishtim7: First Jeep was in 1965. 1951 CJ3A. Four cylinder f-head. Only went about 58 down hill. CJ-7 1976 (AMC). Drove it for 10 years. 1996 Grand Cherokee (junked last winter). 2014 Cherokee Trail Hawk (wife has custody). Now 2018 2 door Rubi.

Your point is well taken. This is my first short wheel base Jeep (picked it on purpose) since my 76 CJ-7. I know I will have to put some miles on it before I am comfortable again, but, I am looking for what you current "young" drivers consider normal operating ranges and it will give me a goal to work towards.

v/r rch

 

[RCH]

Me again. I will drop my tire pressure today. May try 30-35 and see how it feels. Thanks to all who make this forum great. Anybody driving the Texas I-10 or I-20 where the posted speed limits run 85 MPH?
v/r rch

 

[irishtim7]

Irishtim7: First Jeep was in 1965. 1951 CJ3A. Four cylinder f-head. Only went about 58 down hill. CJ-7 1976 (AMC). Drove it for 10 years. 1996 Grand Cherokee (junked last winter). 2017 Cherokee Trail Hawk (wife has custody). Now 2018 2 door Rubi.

Your point is well taken. This is my first short wheel base Jeep (picked it on purpose) since my 76 CJ-7. I know I will have to put some miles on it before I am comfortable again, but, I am looking for what you current "young" drivers consider normal operating ranges and it will give me a goal to work towards.

v/r rch

That's more Jeep experience than me. Haha. I had an XJ back in the day and traded in a 4 door JK for the 2 door JL. Honestly, I think the 2 door JL drives better than my JKU did. As mentioned above, tire pressure makes a huge difference.

 

[JohnAinVA]

I am 68 years old with a new 18 JLR 2 Door and 2.0 liter with the Stock 33" tires. I find that I have been highway traveling at about 62 MPH when I am not paying attention and relaxed. The speed limit is 70. Again, it may be an age thing, but, I am gripping the wheel at 70 and feel like things could get squirrely with the short wheel base. I probably just need to drive more highway miles.

What speeds are people cruising at with their 2 doors. The 4:10 axels may be part of it or maybe I need to adjust my tires.

Has anybody ever gone 90 MPH in a 2 door? Has anybody ever checked on top speed? Assume both questions imply on a Certified High Speed track or in West Texas on I-20 (last time I was there the posted speed limit was 85.

v/r rch

I've got the Sport S with the all season tires (I know - no comments- it came w the Jeep) and I keep it around 60~65 and really don't exceed 70 very often.

 

[blnewt]

Just drive whatever the flow of traffic is going, usually 75-80, no problems w/ our stock Michelin A/S, and not much different w/ our 33" Patagonias but a bit noisier. I'll slow it down a bit in heavy crosswinds though.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

I've definitely hit 90 in mine. I'm not sure what the top speed would be, but I'm also fairly certain there would be a governor on it at 100. I generally travel 75 when I'm cruising. I did spend 7 years driving a TJ on the highway, up to 80, and that was rough to say the lease. So perhaps that desensitized me.

 

[lookitsadam]

At those speeds I hope you're cruising in the right lane!

I have a 4 door, but I regularly cruise between 70-75 on the highway and can get up to 85 to pass with no problems. 35in KO2s at 35psi. Get out of my way!!

 

[Ma$$iveDebtAche]

Me again. I will drop my tire pressure today. May try 30-35 and see how it feels. Thanks to all who make this forum great. Anybody driving the Texas I-10 or I-20 where the posted speed limits run 85 MPH?
v/r rch

Not Texas, but I drive I-10 in Arizona frequently. It's only posted @ 75 here, but the traffic runs 80+. I keep with the flow and have no problems. My KOs are +/-30 PSI and I have an JLUR.

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