Rim and tire question 2025 Sport S

[kirkturk]

Hello,
Have a few questions and thought I asked the experts here instead of getting whipped like a dead horse from the dealer. So I am installing a 2.5 leveling kit on my 2025 Gladiator Sport S, and want to add new rims and tires. So my questions are, would I be able swap out the 17" rims with 18" and would I be able to put 35X12.50 R18 on her with only the leveling kit?

Thank you in advance
Kirkturk

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[mac68]

I have a 2025 Sport S and I have 35x11.50x18 on mine, I have 18” wheels on mine due to it being a Max Tow version. I ran the 35’s with a 1.5 leveling kit from TeraFlex with no issues at all. I have since upgraded to the AEV 3” suspension lift . First picture is with the 1.5 kit

 

[kirkturk]

Mac68
Thank you for your response. And very nice looking Gladiator. Looks bad A$$.

 

[mac68]

Mac68
Thank you for your response. And very nice looking Gladiator. Looks bad A$$.

Thank you very much

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

18s are a bit of an odd ball size.

I'd stick with 17s, or if you want bigger wheels, go to 20s.

 

[kirkturk]

I’m really looking for a nice aggressive look. With the the gladiator leveled, little bit of height and tires that stick out pass fenders.

 

[D_JT]

If you want aggressive, 18"s are the wrong way to go. Not to mention 18"s are a weird size. Less tire options. Stick with 17"'s. Looks better and more tire options.

 

[kirkturk]

If you want aggressive, 18"s are the wrong way to go. Not to mention 18"s are a weird size. Less tire options. Stick with 17"'s. Looks better and more tire options.

Thanks.
I actually seen 35X12.50 17 today on jeep and the fields I coach at. They looked sweet.

 

[Hootbro]

If you are building primarily for aesthetics, nothing wrong with running 18's as there is quite a few full size trucks that have that as a standard wheel size. But I do agree there is a lot more options with 17's and they will usually be cheaper for a given overall size.

 

[mac68]

My Max Tow came with the 18” wheels, I can’t figure out why when it seems all the other models come with 17”s. Definitely more choices in the 17” tires sizes.

 

[NOTJeepBeerSleep]

My Max Tow came with the 18” wheels, I can’t figure out why when it seems all the other models come with 17”s. Definitely more choices in the 17” tires sizes.

did you get it used? its crazy those look like factory wheels and they do look bigger than 17, but i cant find any other info about max tows coming with 18s. i had 17s on mine

 

[ChrisNLA]

did you get it used? its crazy those look like factory wheels and they do look bigger than 17, but i cant find any other info about max tows coming with 18s. i had 17s on mine

I did some digging - it's an optional wheel that you get when you buy the Premium Package on a Sport S. You can also option that with Max Tow (according to the online builder).

 

[mac68]

I bought it new in April, It seems like all the Sport S models with the Max Tow package came that way

 

[ChrisNLA]

I bought it new in April, It seems like all the Sport S models with the Max Tow package came that way

Only if equipped with the Premium Package.

A Sport S Max Tow without that package is getting regular 17's.

 

[mac68]

That makes sense, I have leather interior and adaptive cruise control, so it’s a higher end model

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