Overland with LE Wheels and Tires

[MrJeep]

So, thanks to @PhillyGladiator I picked up his LE Wheels and tires today. While not as impressive looking as his new BlackRhinos with 38's it worked out very, very well for me. One thing to note for those considering this: the LE wheels and tires, while ostensibly taller are NOT, they are a smidge shorter that the stock overlands combo, I think mostly due to tire pressure. They are wider though and give a MUCH better feel of the road and command in cornering. The weight has taken a hair off of how fast the truck "feels" but my foot can adjust to that. Almost zero change in noise: somehow these might be quieter?? Anyway, that's my report for your Overlanders considering this. I could not be happier. Now the pics.

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[PhillyGladiator]

So, thanks to @PhillyGladiator I picked up his LE Wheels and tires today. While not as impressive looking as his new BlackRhinos with 38's it worked out very, very well for me. One thing to note for those considering this: the LE wheels and tires, while ostensibly taller are NOT, they are a smidge shorter that the stock overlands combo, I think mostly due to tire pressure. They are wider though and give a MUCH better feel of the road and command in cornering. The weight has taken a hair off of how fast the truck "feels" but my foot can adjust to that. Almost zero change in noise: somehow these might be quieter?? Anyway, that's my report for your Overlanders considering this. I could not be happier. Now the pics.

So badass

 

[bolingde]

What are they, size?

 

[primethios]

I did the exact same upgrade about a month ago and I am so much happier with the look and it does seem to smooth it out a bit. Interestingly though my mpg has dropped 1.5-2 mpg but it's no worse than my JK was. It just fills the truck out so much nicer that I will probably hold off on the 2 inch mopar lift for while.

Here is the difference with the LE up front and the overland on back.

 

[MrJeep]

What are they, size?

285/70/17

 

[bolingde]

285/70/17

Sorry for being dumb about tires/wheels, so I take it that you changed out the overland's 18's to 17's?

 

[MrJeep]

Sorry for being dumb about tires/wheels, so I take it that you changed out the overland's 18's to 17's?

Correct. And is amazing how snug the brakes fit in the 17's.

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