swap out 37 inch tires for a better ride

[Bjeepz]

I had an amazing ride on K02s and Fox 2.5 elite shocks

haha ha OP, get those!!

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[Bjeepz]

Mojave here with 37 ko2s at 34psi no lift and about 400lbs in the bed with 3/4 rear spacer. I found it comfortable enough to drive cross country to moab and back. Handled the trails and highways great

Yup, I did a 15000km road trip in my Mojave fully loaded for 2 months in the wilderness and it drove great. I feel like all Mojave's and Rubicon JLUXR's should come with the extended Mopar lower control arms, they really help with straight line tracking.

 

[Verne]

Try the Maxxis Rzr ATs. I went with them on the advice of a tire person and the ride is quiet and smooth.

 

[JTdiRtyD]

in all honestly you're probably not going to notice a significant improvement in a tire change unless you're going from a E to a C. Technically, when comparing two like tires, the larger tire should ride smoother. Theres more sidewall to absorb bumps and the larger rolling diameter should lessen the impact from road cracks and such.

If it were my truck:
1) if on C rated tires, try a lower PSI for a while before buying new tires. If the ride is acceptable, get new C rated tires and adjust PSI accordingly
2) if on E rated, switch to a C rated and adjust PSI accordingly
3) if lower PSI or C rated tires wasn't enough, look at a better quality lift. Talk to different lift manufactures about ride quality.
4) if all of the above fail, as a last resort look at smaller tire size. Smaller tires are likely going to give the feeling of a firmer ride, and you're going to notice the fender gap since you're lifted for 37's already which may lead you to wanting to remove the lift which comes with spending more money.

 

[Subman751]

I have a 2023 Gladiator with a 3.5 inch lift and i run 37X12.5R17 BFG KO2 in a load range C. This allows the Gladiator to ride like stock, the tires are quite and they are great. The only issue was getting them to balance, I did have to get them Road Force balanced instead of balance beads.

 

[MudderNuker]

I don't know man, I wouldn't be changing out tires until you narrow it down to the tires. I'm thinking you have a geometry problem. Caster will be off with that amount of lift without geo brackets or longer LCAs.

 

[Badunit]

Did you ever ask your wife what it is she hates about the ride? You mentioned a few likely things other people here suggested but didn't say what your wife was complaining about. My wife didn't care for how my mostly-stock Rubicon rode after I installed Fox shocks. It was a softer ride but made her car sick. No complaints after I put on stiffer Bilsteins and after I put on stiffer rear coils.

 

[OldSarge]

I personally like BF Goodrich KO2's, Good smooth and quite ride. For an off-road tire that is.

+1, its not the 37s its probably the shocks rather than the tires. My K02s are also awesome.

 

[willys 41]

My wife says change the ride or sell it... Happy wife ... Happy Jeep Life. my 37's are just about ready to be replaced, i have a 3 inch Lift and its geared down 3 ratio. i Love my 2020 JT - any advice.? Vin: 1C6JJTBG0LL144543

I have a 2020 Wrangler and had tried many different spring set up including Metal cloak factory Rubicon and others.
It wasn't until I installed the EVO Plush ride springs that I was happy with the ride both on and off road.
I am running 4.5 plush ride spring with Fox 2.5 adjustable shock 37'' KO2 28 to 30 psi and I have the perfect ride.
When off road a few clicks on the shock and now have the perfect off road ride.

My wife says change the ride or sell it... Happy wife ... Happy Jeep Life. my 37's are just about ready to be replaced, i have a 3 inch Lift and its geared down 3 ratio. i Love my 2020 JT - any advice.? Vin: 1C6JJTBG0LL144543

 

[jav_eee]

OP never told us what his tire pressures are set at, did he?

 

[StevieY1]

Swap the wife? haha

 

[VA6489]

26,000 Miles. i'll have to have a " Jeep shop" Look at all the Options... I'm glad ther are some options.

Ride is subjective.

- Things you can do to improve ride. Change tire inflation pressure, lower it.
- better shocks not stiffer just better. Bilstein's, King, fox are all better shock than factory. Have them valved for the way you drive, yes you can do that.
- Check for damaged components,
- Steering box slop can be adjusted if not replace with a high quality unit Redhead or PSC
- Ball joints unibearings again if sloppy replace with high quality units
- Alignment, when was the last time you had it aligned??? add more caster 6-7 degrees total and it will drive straight on any road.
- Check all control arms and track bars for tight. jam nuts loosen over time bushings go bad.

cheers

 

[Volt0]

The ride is soft in a factory JTHA.

 

[halsjeep]

Sorry I would dump the wife and keep the Jeep as is, but thats just me.

 

[NC_Overland]

in all honestly you're probably not going to notice a significant improvement in a tire change unless you're going from a E to a C. Technically, when comparing two like tires, the larger tire should ride smoother. Theres more sidewall to absorb bumps and the larger rolling diameter should lessen the impact from road cracks and such.

If it were my truck:
1) if on C rated tires, try a lower PSI for a while before buying new tires. If the ride is acceptable, get new C rated tires and adjust PSI accordingly
2) if on E rated, switch to a C rated and adjust PSI accordingly
3) if lower PSI or C rated tires wasn't enough, look at a better quality lift. Talk to different lift manufactures about ride quality.
4) if all of the above fail, as a last resort look at smaller tire size. Smaller tires are likely going to give the feeling of a firmer ride, and you're going to notice the fender gap since you're lifted for 37's already which may lead you to wanting to remove the lift which comes with spending more money.

It depends on the E Load. Some have a lot more plies than others. Mine are E load and they ride great at 32 PSI and they wear evenly and handle great and all. I got 50k+ out of my last set and still had 5/32 left. I honestly can’t tell a difference between them and the stock all season tires that came on it as long as I keep the tire pressure low. It rides super stiff at 38 psi +.

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