bigger tires on unlifted Sport S

[Geekjeep]

I’m a bit bummed to see that these sizes are all E range. anyone seeing a good 33 or 35 that is not E rated

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[BMcD]

I’m going with Crosswind A/T 305/70/17 and they are 8 ply.

 

[K9Jeeper]

Sport S on 285/70 R17 Falken Wildpeak tires (Standard Load LT tire). All 5 from discount tire for $866 total with stockers traded in

 

[rborgers]

Picked up a set of Wildpeak AT 285/70/17 tires for my Sport S and so far I am really impressed with them. I was worried about the road noise, but they don’t sound any louder than the stock tires. One added plus my gladiator steers a little better, I am not having to constantly correct the steering.

 

[danielspivey]

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Picked up a set of Wildpeak AT 285/70/17 tires for my Sport S and so far I am really impressed with them. I was worried about the road noise, but they don’t sound any louder than the stock tires. One added plus my gladiator steers a little better, I am not having to constantly correct the steering.

Agreed, the wildpeaks are great, quiet as stock and when dropping the pressure to 35 steering is on point!

 

[BMcD]

Looking good

 

[Puttyandnapalm]

I’m a bit bummed to see that these sizes are all E range. anyone seeing a good 33 or 35 that is not E rated

I found the Nitto terra grappler g2 in a 295-70-18 for my overland that aren’t e rated.

 

[BMcD]

I found the Nitto terra grappler g2 in a 295-70-18 for my overland that aren’t e rated.

My 34’s are D rated

 

[Raven]

Sport S on 285/70 R17 Falken Wildpeak tires (Standard Load LT tire). All 5 from discount tire for $866 total with stockers traded in

What do you mean “traded in” with the stock tires?

 

[jpfreak]

Just picked up some JL rubicon wheels and tires. So much better! I know this is an unlifted thread but I’m running the teraflex 1.5” leveling kit.

 

[HemiMagnum1]

I see a LOT of people going for a larger diameter...Anyone out there kept the same diameter of the Sport S tire but just gone wider? Like a 265 70 R17 or even a 285/65 R17 tire? (I'm concerned about losing towing capacity so I want to stick with the same diameter)

 

[Scott_in_NH]

I see a LOT of people going for a larger diameter...Anyone out there kept the same diameter of the Sport S tire but just gone wider? Like a 265 70 R17 or even a 285/65 R17 tire? (I'm concerned about losing towing capacity so I want to stick with the same diameter)

My truck just came in, not picking it up Until Tuesday, but this is the way I think I am going.

Walmart has the Falken AT3W in 265/70r17 for $114.29 and their mount and balance is very reasonable too!

I think I'm going to pull the trigger

 

[danielspivey]

My truck just came in, not picking it up Until Tuesday, but this is the way I think I am going.

Walmart has the Falken AT3W in 265/70r17 for $114.29 and their mount and balance is very reasonable too!

I think I'm going to pull the trigger

Fyi that’s a non-LT tire, some differences than LT tire: ply 4 vs 10, less max psi 51 vs 80, lesS starting tread depth 14 vs 18, less towing capacity per tire, less diameter and weight.

will probably work, but not technically made for a truck, especially if you aren’t towing or going off road. Hard to pass up that price !

https://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeaka/t3w-tire

 

[Scott_in_NH]

Fyi that’s a non-LT tire, some differences than LT tire: ply 4 vs 10, less max psi 51 vs 80, lesS starting tread depth 14 vs 18, less towing capacity per tire, less diameter and weight.

will probably work, but not technically made for a truck, especially if you aren’t towing or going off road. Hard to pass up that price !

https://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeaka/t3w-tire

Points taken, but correct me if I'm wrong, the factory Dueler A/T is also not an LT, it is 112T (2,484#/tire).

This Falken is a 115T (2679#/tire) so no problem maintaining factory towing and payload.

Still taking in advice, but I spent most of the 6 weeks waiting for my truck thinking about what size and type of tire to get and have come full circle from a hybrid 285/70 to this because:

I don't need mud tires - I need all-season with 3-peak mountain snowflake rating

I don't need a fat tire - narrow tires are better in the snow (but the factory took that to far with the 245 IMO)

A good % of my miles will be travelling between home in NH and camp in ME on 1 & 2 lane limited access roads and other area roads where good road holding (lower c.g., cornering grip, lower unsprung weight, etc.)

Less rolling resistance and weight improve fuel efficiency

No loss of towing or payload due to tall and/or heavy tires

Still expect a huge improvement in looks - my S has body colored fenders and visually to me even the factory tires look bigger when they are not competing with the huge std. black fenders

More than capable enough for the off-roading I am likely to do

 

[danielspivey]

Points taken, but correct me if I'm wrong, the factory Dueler A/T is also not an LT, it is 112T (2,484#/tire).

This Falken is a 115T (2679#/tire) so no problem maintaining factory towing and payload.

Still taking in advice, but I spent most of the 6 weeks waiting for my truck thinking about what size and type of tire to get and have come full circle from a hybrid 285/70 to this because:

I don't need mud tires - I need all-season with 3-peak mountain snowflake rating

I don't need a fat tire - narrow tires are better in the snow (but the factory took that to far with the 245 IMO)

A good % of my miles will be travelling between home in NH and camp in ME on 1 & 2 lane limited access roads and other area roads where good road holding (lower c.g., cornering grip, lower unsprung weight, etc.)

Less rolling resistance and weight improve fuel efficiency

No loss of towing or payload due to tall and/or heavy tires

Still expect a huge improvement in looks - my S has body colored fenders and visually to me even the factory tires look bigger when they are not competing with the huge std. black fenders

More than capable enough for the off-roading I am likely to do

That makes sense to go with them in your case. I love my wildpeaks, they are quiet and look way better look than factory tires !

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