Adding Leveling Kit, need tire and wheel help

[scottylack]

I have a 2022 stock Gladiator...I want to add the 1.5 leveling kit...from there I want to put on a bigger set of tires, still on 17in rims... do not want to add more lift or mess with the fenders...how far can I go? Can I do 35's or is a 33" about it? ... I was thinking a 17x9 wheel with 4.5 backspace and maybe something like a 285/70/17 tires...thoughts?

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[PuddleJumper]

I have a 2022 stock Gladiator...I want to add the 1.5 leveling kit...from there I want to put on a bigger set of tires, still on 17in rims... do not want to add more lift or mess with the fenders...how far can I go? Can I do 35's or is a 33" about it? ... I was thinking a 17x9 wheel with 4.5 backspace and maybe something like a 285/70/17 tires...thoughts?

depending on your factory gearing 33s might be it. you got the max tow package?

 

[scottylack]

yes... so what would that bring me up to? Like I said Im not messing with the fender clearance

 

[HorneyBadger]

You gave 33" tires (i.e. 285). You can probably go to 35's if you stay skinny on the 35's and factory rims. Might rub a little on full tilt.

 

[scottylack]

yeah i’m not tilting much just a local beach cruiser

 

[AverageJoe]

285/75r17's (34's) are a good compromise between 33's and 35's and are better with 3.73 gears than 35's.

 

[PuddleJumper]

yes... so what would that bring me up to? Like I said Im not messing with the fender clearance

i'd do 34s in your case.

 

[Zachanadandy]

I'd go for a 35x12.50. Wider tires are much less likely to dig in the sand and 4.10s are a good match for 35s especially at sea level.

 

[@Vodiator_JTR]

I have a 2021 JT Rubicon on 35x12.5/17 on 17x9 wheels with a 1.5 Teraflex leaving kit. No issues what so ever.

 

[scottylack]

i have an overland…does the rubicon have more lift in it stock? @vodiator_JTR

 

[jcarbs]

I have a Willys and did the Terra Flex 1.5 leveling kit, and then added Bilstein shocks. I have Toyo AT3 35*11.5/17's and have no issues.

 

[Gvsukids]

i have an overland…does the rubicon have more lift in it stock? @vodiator_JTR

Yes, in the front as the front fenders are higher.

 

[AverageJoe]

My Willys with TeraFlex levelling kit and 34's. I added 1.75" wheel spacers for a little "poke". If you have 4.10 gears, I'd do 35's.

 

[HorneyBadger]

Now that you cleared the air as to you having an Overland, it has the 3,73's and would be a dog with 35's....ask me how I know? stick with the 33's or a light skinny 34".

 

[AverageJoe]

I reread and saw that you had the max tow package. That means 4.10 gears and wider axles (like the Rubicon). If that is the case...35's, hands down with the Teraflex leveller. Good luck with your decision.

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