Buying New 22/23 Which Is Best For Simple Mods

[Bazz McLean]

Hi Folks,
I am an old guy and I'm buying my 4th Jeep and it looks like this one will be a Gladiator. In Canada they are pricey 60-70,000 plus taxes plus luxury taxes. (ushered in by our Liberal government). I've noticed the Sport S and Overland have narrower fenders in the back, (and are much better priced) so does this mean a 33" tire (which is the largest I would install) will go past the fender flare and look stupid? What type of a lift would you need for 33" tires?

I don't like the Rubicon because the red dash looks to juvenile. The high altitude is awesome, but I'd have to sell the farm, to get one.
I am looking for a MODEST looking truck being an old timer and that's all I'm after. A bit better that stock slicks. Thanks!

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[Mr._Bill]

I have a mostly stock Overland. It came with the 18" wheels. I have not lifted it or looked at bigger tires. It rides nice, and I do a lot of highway driving. I think the factory Overland wheels look good. I actually bought a set of Overland take-offs to replace the factory set that is now approaching 50k miles. It will give me four matching spares to keep in storage.

 

[dmwphoto]

Overland is a well equipped model. 33” tires fit perfectly without any modifications.

 

[Gvsukids]

Hi Folks,
I am an old guy and I'm buying my 4th Jeep and it looks like this one will be a Gladiator. In Canada they are pricey 60-70,000 plus taxes plus luxury taxes. (ushered in by our Liberal government). I've noticed the Sport S and Overland have narrower fenders in the back, (and are much better priced) so does this mean a 33" tire (which is the largest I would install) will go past the fender flare and look stupid? What type of a lift would you need for 33" tires?

I don't like the Rubicon because the red dash looks to juvenile. The high altitude is awesome, but I'd have to sell the farm, to get one.
I am looking for a MODEST looking truck being an old timer and that's all I'm after. A bit better that stock slicks. Thanks!

Max Tow has the wide axles of the Rubicon, and the extra fender lip. Look at 10.5 wide tires.

 

[Moby]

Hi Folks,
I am an old guy and I'm buying my 4th Jeep and it looks like this one will be a Gladiator. In Canada they are pricey 60-70,000 plus taxes plus luxury taxes. (ushered in by our Liberal government). I've noticed the Sport S and Overland have narrower fenders in the back, (and are much better priced) so does this mean a 33" tire (which is the largest I would install) will go past the fender flare and look stupid? What type of a lift would you need for 33" tires?

I don't like the Rubicon because the red dash looks to juvenile. The high altitude is awesome, but I'd have to sell the farm, to get one.
I am looking for a MODEST looking truck being an old timer and that's all I'm after. A bit better that stock slicks. Thanks!

I have a ‘21 Rubicon, and I don’t care for the red dash, either. I’ve considered swapping those panels for a different set, but they’re pricey IMO. Still may do it…

 

[ShrimpHappens]

Hi Folks,
I am an old guy and I'm buying my 4th Jeep and it looks like this one will be a Gladiator. In Canada they are pricey 60-70,000 plus taxes plus luxury taxes. (ushered in by our Liberal government). I've noticed the Sport S and Overland have narrower fenders in the back, (and are much better priced) so does this mean a 33" tire (which is the largest I would install) will go past the fender flare and look stupid? What type of a lift would you need for 33" tires?

I don't like the Rubicon because the red dash looks to juvenile. The high altitude is awesome, but I'd have to sell the farm, to get one.
I am looking for a MODEST looking truck being an old timer and that's all I'm after. A bit better that stock slicks. Thanks!

I have a Sport S with the regular/narrow fenders and axles. I put Rubicon-size tires on mine (285/70R17) on the stock wheels. They don't stick out past the flares. No lift was necessary, but I put Rubicon shocks and springs on, which netted me about an inch of lift.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

I have a Sport S with the regular/narrow fenders and axles. I put Rubicon-size tires on mine (285/70R17) on the stock wheels. They don't stick out past the flares. No lift was necessary, but I put Rubicon shocks and springs on, which netted me about an inch of lift.

I have an Overland, added Rubicon suspension with a 1.5inch level in front, and comfortably run 35" Baja Boss tires on Mojave wheels.

I agree with @Mr Bill that the stock wheels look great, but the 18" tires are also more expensive than 17's of the otherwise same size/model. (my tires were nearly $100 more per tire in 18" vs 17")

 

[Bazz McLean]

I have a Sport S with the regular/narrow fenders and axles. I put Rubicon-size tires on mine (285/70R17) on the stock wheels. They don't stick out past the flares. No lift was necessary, but I put Rubicon shocks and springs on, which netted me about an inch of lift.

Hi, might you ahve some photos of your truck you can share? Thanks

 

[ShrimpHappens]

Hi, might you ahve some photos of your truck you can share? Thanks

Absolutely

 

[Bazz McLean]

Looks good! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I don't like the Rubicon because the red dash looks to juvenile.

That may be so. Three things I thought I'd hate about my first-time Jeep ownership. Waves, ducks, and the red dash.
I love em all, lol.

 

[antwon412]

The cheapest mod will be spending many evenings going through all the posts on this forum and seeing what you like and don’t like.

 

[Bazz McLean]

That may be so. Three things I thought I'd hate about my first-time Jeep ownership. Waves, ducks, and the red dash.
I love em all, lol.

I'm pretty sure you can get someone to put a wrap on the red portion of the dash.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I'm pretty sure you can get someone to put a wrap on the red portion of the dash.

The red dash has nothing to do with why he ain't buying a Rubicon.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I've had Rubicon take-off tires and wheels on my 2020 Overland. Worked and looked fine, didn't really protrude that I cared about or noticed.
Have slightly wider tires on the Overland wheels now on my 22 - love the look. I appreciate the side not getting rock chips all over, and the door hinges aren't all chipped up from road debris being tossed up the side.

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