Are 35" tires the best for the Gladiator?

[matthewmcw]

Are 35s the sweet spot for for Gladiators? I took some of your advice and bout a set of like new Rubicon take offs, they are just under 33". But im thinking 35" will be better and a 2" lift. I have a Sport S. Opinions and advice on a 2" lift, brand etc.

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[Hootbro]

• 35's and 4.10 gears, yes.

• 35's and 3.73 gears, no.

• 33's and 3.73 gears, 8th gear will phone in from time to time.

 

[DronePilot]

I’ve 35” and 3.73 gears and @bmpcamry09 BMPCalibration Tune and see 8th gear more frequently than you think. Happy with my ride.

 

[Cwg33]

Agreed with @Hootbro 35’s w/4.10’s no lift on a Mojave has been fantastic. Not sure 3.73’s & 35’s in the PNW elevation climbs would feel the same.

 

[Uparms]

I think it was built for 35s.

 

[Cwg33]

Agreed w/High lifter fenders & wide axles. 35’s on the Rubi’s & Mojave’s should be base.

 

[WambliSka]

Agreed w/High lifter fenders & wide axles. 35’s on the Rubi’s & Mojave’s should be base.

I agree wholeheartedly. Or at least a factory option for anything with 4:10 gears. For the “standard” Gladiators” 34” with a front leveling kit works fine but as has been said 8th gear will be a downhill on the highway with a strong tail wind proposition. But great up to moderate trails assuming the right tire is installed suitable for purpose.

 

[matthewmcw]

I agree wholeheartedly. Or at least a factory option for anything with 4:10 gears. For the “standard” Gladiators” 34” with a front leveling kit works fine but as has been said 8th gear will be a downhill on the highway with a strong tail wind proposition. But great up to moderate trails assuming the right tire is installed suitable for purpose.

Probably wouldnt meet EPA standards. I will change gearing, i mean whats a few more thousand dollars right?

 

[WambliSka]

Probably wouldnt meet EPA standards. I will change gearing, i mean whats a few more thousand dollars right?

The EPA thing is an interesting point. Didn’t think of that. On my Overland I did a front leveling kit and Wildpeak AT4W 34” and it gave me everything I needed for my aesthetics needs and pretty good off-road performance with zero issues or rubs. It looked perfect to me. The ride was a bit more on the bumpy side on washboards roads and again 8th gear elusive on the highway. But overall none of it was “burdensome” for lack of a better word and I probably taken care of the bumpy with better shocks. But I could have stayed with that truck just like it was but my wife was pushing me to a better desert ride for her so I took advantage of her enabling. She pretty much just got tired of doubling up on sports bras every time we went out

 

[WilldWilly]

• 35's and 4.10 gears, yes.

• 35's and 3.73 gears, no.

• 33's and 3.73 gears, 8th gear will phone in from time to time.

Bingo
Without gear change from 3.73s to at least 4.10s or you have the max tow package, then 35s will be a bit much. I think 35s look the best on Gladiator.

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