Devils advocate of upping tire size.

[f33d]

We have all been there. If you could do it over again. Would you have upgraded? Sell me!

After upgrading what did you learn? We’re you declined warranties on items? Faster wear of stock components?

talk me out of buying these 37 ridge grapplers
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[Mac]

35s with 4.10s, definitely a drop in mpg and a little slower acceleration but worth it in looks and performance in snow.

 

[u-joint]

Here's my 2-cents;

On my JK I went the path of lifting and 35s. On my Gladiator I'm staying stock with my Rubicon.

Personally I don't think the effort, cost, and hassle is worth it - and why I'm not going that route again. For the type of off-roading I do 35s vs 33s doesn't make a bit of difference. What does make a HUGE difference is road manners.

No matter how nice of a kit you get, big tires are big tires, and lifted Jeeps have a higher center of gravity. Unless you're really going for intense off-road stuff, I simply don't think it's worth the compromised road manners, more limited selection of shops willing (or knowledgeable) to work on things, or the warranty hassles (and uncertainty) that comes with it all.

Don't forget too, bigger tires cost more, and you'll wear through your brake pads faster.

 

[f33d]

Here's my 2-cents;

On my JK I went the path of lifting and 35s. On my Gladiator I'm staying stock with my Rubicon.

Personally I don't think the effort, cost, and hassle is worth it - and why I'm not going that route again. For the type of off-roading I do 35s vs 33s doesn't make a bit of difference. What does make a HUGE difference is road manners.

No matter how nice of a kit you get, big tires are big tires, and lifted Jeeps have a higher center of gravity. Unless you're really going for intense off-road stuff, I simply don't think it's worth the compromised road manners, more limited selection of shops willing (or knowledgeable) to work on things, or the warranty hassles (and uncertainty) that comes with it all.

Don't forget too, bigger tires cost more, and you'll wear through your brake pads faster.

Just my 2-cents.

Good point. My JK had a 2 1/2 lift, 35s and it was a massive undertaking putting a kayak on the roof alone.

 

[sass JT]

I’m not going to talk you out of 37’s…

 

[Shadowmaker]

Do eet!

Ridge grapplers suck in the water and on Ice, but that is my 2 pennies.

Anytime you upgrade any part, you risk your warranty. Hell, you risk your life every minute.
Make it what you want and smile a lot.

 

[kevman65]

The only justifiable reason to increase tire size is needing more ground clearance.

If you're not wheeling somewhere that requires the extra ground clearance, then taller tires are just an ego or aesthetics thing.

You lift to increase room for larger tires. You put on larger tires for ground clearance.

 

[Kevin_D]

With the Jeep being extremely capable from the factory, even in the Sport trim, I personally see no need to spend well north of a thousand dollars for an unnecessary, "Upgrade."

Kevin

 

[sass JT]

Or…

 

[Gren71]

I started down the path of larger tires and ended up back towards stock.

thumb through this thread, may add a little insight for your decision.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/worth-it-to-go-back.47891/

@kevman65 hit the nail on the head.

 

[Bearmanpig]

I say if you’re questioning it than you should just get them. As long as you’re ok with the mpg drop and inevitable wear and tear plus maintenance. I really don’t know where all the hate on ridge grapplers comes from on here. Been running them on 37’s since early 2020 and no issues up here in Montana on all sorts of terrain. In fact getting ready to get a another set of them for the summer.

 

[Skull]

I purchased mine from the dealer with mopar lift and 37” terra grapplers after looking at a stock rubicon, immediately bought the lifted one not knowing how a stock one rides or MPG consumption. I have 18k miles on it so far with no issues, MPG average 17-18 around town and 19-20 on highway. It rides as smooth as possible with these huge E load range tires. Only complaint is how heavy these wheel/tire combo is to rotate. when I replace the tires I will definitely be looking for a lighter tire. Absolutely love mine so far.

 

[2TH MVR]

I'm dealing with this choice now. I got the mopar 2 inch lift to accomodate larger tires. My original plan was 37s. I'm currently on the stock 33s Wildpeaks.

My choices. 35s vs 37s. Going to 35s seems like a waste of money for a couple of inches. But my wife is already having issues getting into the jeep now. Not to mention my dogs.

To please everyone else ... I should just keep the 33's for now. To please ME .... I want to go with the 37's.

Decisions.

 

[f33d]

I'm dealing with this choice now. I got the mopar 2 inch lift to accomodate larger tires. My original plan was 37s. I'm currently on the stock 33s Wildpeaks.

My choices. 35s vs 37s. Going to 35s seems like a waste of money for a couple of inches. But my wife is already having issues getting into the jeep now. Not to mention my dogs.

To please everyone else ... I should just keep the 33's for now. To please ME .... I want to go with the 37's.

Decisions.

Ha, part of me worries about building a frankenbeast. I loved my old JK on 35s, lift etc but after a few months of it being a daily the small things sunk in. Annoying to get kids in and out, Have to lift dog into car. Putting the Kayak on the roof was the worst.

 

[kevman65]

The only justifiable reason to increase tire size is needing more ground clearance.

If you're not wheeling somewhere that requires the extra ground clearance, then taller tires are just an ego or aesthetics thing.

You lift to increase room for larger tires. You put on larger tires for ground clearance.

To clarify on this, I'm not knocking bigger tires. I almost immediately put 35's on my Rubi, but for aesthetics. It didn't look right to me with all the open wheel wells with the factory 33's.

Around me, it seems most JEEP people are into either Mall Crawler or Bro Dozer look. All chrome and big wheels with itty bitty sidewall tires.

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