35's instead of 33's - Need to Choose A Tire Please Help

[KimandVic]

Hello!
We just ordered the Clayton 2.5" lift for our Rubi. We have the stock rim/tire (33's and Falkens). Want to upgrade to 35's of course due to the lift. Our normal tire store in Oregon (Schwab's) has a couple options, but honestly, I don't know what to choose. We offroad alot, mainly logging roads, forest service roads, etc... However we are starting to split our time between OR and AR. In AR, they have a river crossing about every other mile it seems.
So.... what to choose? Something that can handle Rain (Oregon), Gravel/Forest Roads (Everywhere), Snow (Oregon), and Rocky Paths with River Crossings (Arkansas).
Anyone had a similar design issue? Please, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Vicky

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[22EcoDs]

Cooper St Maxx
General Grabber atx
Falcon wildpeaks

 

[D57]

I have the 2.5” Clayton RR lift on my JTR. I also live in Arkansas. I have just put on 37” Toyo MT’s and would highly recommend them. I had a set on the JKUR I had previously and loved them on that vehicle as well. Went to Ouray area last year with that Jeep as well as the Ozarks here at home. They are my #1 tire choice, especially if you are off-road a lot.

 

[Free2roam]

AT, RT, or MT? I've got my Falken Wild peak AT3s in 285/70/17 on mine. But not a Rubi. Wildpeak RT might be a good choice. Also General Grabber AT3. Wildpeak AT3 in 35s are heavy. Think about an 11.50 by any chance?

 

[Sw00per]

Maybe check the wheel and tire section for research. I have similar requirements and went with the venerable BFG KO2's which I was able to get a great deal from @Discount Tire with their price match.

Here is what they look like on a stock height Mojave.

 

[aFatBird]

Something something mickey thompson baja boss at.
But with a clayton 2.5 lift which is going to be more like a 3-3.5" lift 33" tires are going to look a bit small with how much space you'll have in the fender well.

 

[Idlethunder]

Something something mickey thompson baja boss at.
But with a clayton 2.5 lift which is going to be more like a 3-3.5" lift 33" tires are going to look a bit small with how much space you'll have in the fender well.

/\ Last month I installed the Clayton Overland 2.5" lift on my Rubicon and gained right at 3.5". Two days ago I went from the stock 285/70r17s to some narrow 35s. Side by side the new tires looked much larger but they didn't fill in the gap as much as I thought they would.

 

[aFatBird]

/\ Last month I installed the Clayton Overland 2.5" lift on my Rubicon and gained right at 3.5". Two days ago I went from the stock 285/70r17s to some narrow 35s. Side by side the new tires looked much larger but they didn't fill in the gap as much as I thought they would.

Their 3.5 lift states you can run 39s so I assume the 2.5 is solid for 37s

 

[Idlethunder]

Unfortunately I now see why people who buy 35s wish they’d gone straight to 37s

 

[Dickster]

First of all Schwabs has gone to crap since the sold out. I would shop discount tire, they will price match any online sale ad long as it's free shipping. I have ran BFG ko2s for year on other trucks. Last set on my deisel I went with toyo AT3s and they are just as nice. Traveling the passes in foul weather I would stay with a 3 peak mountain tire. I do believe all 3 peak tires are really comparable and comes down to personal experience and preference.

 

[Sw00per]

Unfortunately I now see why people who buy 35s wish they’d gone straight to 37s

Only if you plan to re-gear and it's more of a dedicated off-road vehicle IMHO... YMMV.

 

[PsyRN]

Why the lift if only going to 35s? These are made to handle 35s without a lift.

 

[TheOpa]

I have 35” Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT’s and highly recommend that you consider them. Amazing tire in the conditions you mention. I also like that they are lighter than many of the other tires.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Do you need an AT for when you're on the road, or are you looking for something more aggressive that is better off road?

 

[Discount Tire]

The Falken Wildpeak R/T 01 would be a great option to consider. It is available in the 35X11.50R 17, Load range C. Popular choice!

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