35s and No Lift Thread

[22rubi1202]

Hello all. I have a rubicon and am considering upgrading to a skinny 35” tire on the factory rims. I drive my gladiator a lot cause I work out of town. My question is if I do that am I gonna regret my decision? How much of a hit am I really gonna take in mpg? All opinions and everything in between are welcome.

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[Warped]

The bigger hit in MPG comes with lifting the Jeep. 35s on stock Rubicon didn't have much effect on my Rubicon JL. When I lifted it and put on heavier bumpers, that's when the hit happened.

 

[22rubi1202]

The bigger hit in MPG comes with lifting the Jeep. 35s on stock Rubicon didn't have much effect on my Rubicon JL. When I lifted it and put on heavier bumpers, that's when the hit happened.

Thanks for the reply.
That’s kinda what I thought but was trying to get an idea from people who have done it.

 

[RunTheRace]

I'm planning to go up to 35s when these stock 33s wear out. My goal is to use the stock 17x7.5" wheels that came on my Mojave, and not add a lift kit. Recalibration of the speedometer is understood. My reference material is here: https://www.drivingline.com/articles/trail-tested-jeep-gladiator-rubicon-35s-no-lift/ -- -- -- The first article/video is about the Nitto, and the second is about the Toyo tire. I'm leaning toward the 35/11.5/R17 Toyo Open Country A/T IIIs.

 

[Billkowski]

315 70 17 KO2s But I'm gunna add the AEV 2 inch lift for it....just because.

 

[Discount Tire]

@Billkowski very nice rig. Looks like the perfect fit for tire size.

 

[Billkowski]

@Billkowski very nice rig. Looks like the perfect fit for tire size.

Thanks, you guys provided the tires

 

[Commodus]

I went wheeling last weekend with the new 35" BFG KO2's with a 2.5" front level but no rear lift. If you value your rear fenders, they will not fit with the stock bump stops. I had to back out as the rear tires were wedged against the stock flairs. It is a wonder they didn't break.

I'll be looking into a small rear spring lift and longer bump stops.

The wheels are 17x9 with 0mm offset, tires are 315/70r17 BFG KO2.

That is the same setup I just purchased. What is your back spacing, mine is 5 inch with 0 offset. Also is your Gladiator a Rubicon or different model?

 

[Discount Tire]

@Billkowski thank you for your business! We appreciate your support.

 

[Bobchadwickga]

Looking to upgrade my Rubicon from 33’s to 35’s. Any reason to go to an 8.5 inch wide rim (assuming the right offsets, etc) other than a larger supply of tires and a slightly wider tread profile.

 

[Discount Tire]

@Bobchadwickga with an 8.5 wide wheel, you will definitely have more choices for aftermarket wheels and a much better stance on the rig.

 

[Bobchadwickga]

I’ve seen the AEV Pintler advertised as a fit that will pretty much fit the tire/rim combo into a stock setting under the fender. Will their offset and backspace settings of +25m and 5.77" work with any rim?

 

[T-Rock]

Looking to upgrade my Rubicon from 33’s to 35’s. Any reason to go to an 8.5 inch wide rim (assuming the right offsets, etc) other than a larger supply of tires and a slightly wider tread profile.

No reason, matter of preference. I have BFG KO2 35x12.5x17 on stock wheels without any issues offroading with my 21 Mojave.

 

[RunTheRace]

If you're only occasionally hitting the trails, with no excessive rock crawlin', this video explains why 35" is plenty big:

 

[Mojave2021]

Just joined the crowd here. Black Rhino Abrams 17x9.5 with 315/70/70 ridge grapplers.

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