Anyone keeping stock? Rubi wheels

[LLRubylady]

Shopping around for ours, but thinking when it arrives it will remain stock. Don't take this negative just reality of my older self talking to my younger self.

Had a 03 TJ Rubi that was mildly built (OME suspension, 33's, kept the stock wheels added spider trax spacers, etc). Yes it "looked" awesome, but here's what I learned looking back. None of it was necessary for the wheeling I did with it. Daily driver with the occasional weekend warrior excursion. In hindsight I think it would have been more fun to wheel it for what it was. It's pretty amazing what a stock base wrangler can do not to mention what and where a rubicon locked up can go etc.. When we do this over it will be stock, enjoy it for all it's stock glory and when issues arise toss keys to dealer with no worry. Only down side it may not have that awesome mean aggressive stance that is everything to love about a Jeep.

Random thoughts on modifying a jeep from a guy that perhaps is just getting old that I wish I could have told 15 year younger self
1. It never drove the same after going up and bigger. Don't get me wrong it drove good, but never the same, something to consider if it's not a toy 2nd vehicle.
2. Warranty coverage was never an issue, but it was always a question and into a gray area
3. Tire work (rotations and balancing) was a pain because tire shops wanted nothing to do with the spacers. Perhaps that has changed over time? I eventually removed the spacers and lived with less turning radius to remove the headache.
4. The Jeep was FAR more capable that I was ever willing to drive it. Stock would have been more than enough and likely even more fun given the "challenge"
5. Leave it stock unless you can and plan on doing the majority of your own "wrenching". Stock you can roll in anywhere for repairs. Modified it's always a question. Stock parts are available anywhere. Modified not so much.
6. I would have had a whole lot more money in my pocket left stock, but no less fun or memories.

The fact that I can get a wrangler rubicon with lockers, 33's, etc.. from the factory all engineered as a package from Jeep and can be worked on at any Jeep dealer in the country.. Sign me up.

I hear ya. All along I’ve said I wanted to go to 35s. But now I think maybe I should be thinking of saving more for retirement lol

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[viper88]

Shopping around for ours, but thinking when it arrives it will remain stock. Don't take this negative just reality of my older self talking to my younger self.

Had a 03 TJ Rubi that was mildly built (OME suspension, 33's, kept the stock wheels added spider trax spacers, etc). Yes it "looked" awesome, but here's what I learned looking back. None of it was necessary for the wheeling I did with it. Daily driver with the occasional weekend warrior excursion. In hindsight I think it would have been more fun to wheel it for what it was. It's pretty amazing what a stock base wrangler can do not to mention what and where a rubicon locked up can go etc.. When we do this over it will be stock, enjoy it for all it's stock glory and when issues arise toss keys to dealer with no worry. Only down side it may not have that awesome mean aggressive stance that is everything to love about a Jeep.

Random thoughts on modifying a jeep from a guy that perhaps is just getting old that I wish I could have told 15 year younger self
1. It never drove the same after going up and bigger. Don't get me wrong it drove good, but never the same, something to consider if it's not a toy 2nd vehicle.
2. Warranty coverage was never an issue, but it was always a question and into a gray area
3. Tire work (rotations and balancing) was a pain because tire shops wanted nothing to do with the spacers. Perhaps that has changed over time? I eventually removed the spacers and lived with less turning radius to remove the headache.
4. The Jeep was FAR more capable that I was ever willing to drive it. Stock would have been more than enough and likely even more fun given the "challenge"
5. Leave it stock unless you can and plan on doing the majority of your own "wrenching". Stock you can roll in anywhere for repairs. Modified it's always a question. Stock parts are available anywhere. Modified not so much.
6. I would have had a whole lot more money in my pocket left stock, but no less fun or memories.

The fact that I can get a wrangler rubicon with lockers, 33's, etc.. from the factory all engineered as a package from Jeep and can be worked on at any Jeep dealer in the country.. Sign me up.

Definitely something to be said about leaving it stock as far as warranty. I plan on doing the same. BTW..you drive the zamboni for the Hawks?

 

[smithrd65]

Keeping the stock. They are paid for

 

[Austin TX Jeep Rubicon]

I'm keeping mine stock! Love the look!!

 

[Zazoh]

...
4. The Jeep was FAR more capable that I was ever willing to drive it. Stock would have been more than enough and likely even more fun given the "challenge"
...

This. So much this.

The Jeeps are so capable right off the lot. I saw a discussion on FB where folks were discussing doing some trails in Big Bend Texas. The trails are rated about a 2. I've done them in a two wheel drive 1993 ish Toyota Pick up. One of the gents was recommending to some folks to get a 3-inch lift.

I get the culture of modification and bigger is better. And, to each their own, but is all that required? Nope.

 

[wvgasguy]

I hear ya. All along I’ve said I wanted to go to 35s. But now I think maybe I should be thinking of saving more for retirement lol

LOL, this (2019 JLUR) is what I'm buying for my retirement

 

[Vawildjeep]

To add to leaving it stock, I actually like the stock, non-upgraded Rubi wheels better than the ones you upgrade to for extra $$. I thought for the longest time that the more expensive upgrade wheels were the cheaper ones. Bonus

 

[Mousehunter]

Not changing them was one of the reasons I went Rubicon

 

[zamboniman]

From a wheeling capability the "downgrade" to the Moab package is still an extremely capable rig and certainly more user friendly for the Mrs. to drive in bad weather. However, the stock tire offered makes it a non starter. When it comes to tire noise, pretty much all tires are "reasonably" quiet when new. It's how they are after a year, some wear and hardening that separates them.

 

[GordonZoo]

I like my stock so MUCH that I bought another set. Got the Wheels, Tires, TPS and Lugs for cheaper than buying just the K02's. Took the air down to 10psig, Put them each in a 95 gallon garbage bags, Sucked the air out of the bag and mounted them on the garage wall. I remember having to replace my wife's Navigator wheels as they went bad over the years. That was $1500 just to replace those. I love the looks of our Rubi wheels and KO2's. I get compliments on them as much as the rest of the Wrangler.

 

[ERIXJLUR]

So after a week of aftermarket wheels and 315/70/17 tires, I have decided to go back to stock.

There's a definite difference in acceleration and MPGs.

I will keep the 35s for UT/AZ trips, however, for 90% of my driving, I prefer the stock setup.

 

[Agent47]

I had the dealer install Rubicon wheels and tires on my Sahara pre-delivery. They look great and the KO2s are a massive upgrade. Best tire in its class. Good-to-go for winter as well.

 

[Megsxr750]

To add to leaving it stock, I actually like the stock, non-upgraded Rubi wheels better than the ones you upgrade to for extra $$. I thought for the longest time that the more expensive upgrade wheels were the cheaper ones. Bonus

I thought the same thing when I first starting looking at the JL. I was also very happy that the wheels I liked much better were the standard ones on the Rubicon.

 

[ketjupiter]

Changing out my 33" rubi tires/rims for the following combination:

Hostile 20" Predator rims in brushed black
35" x 12.5 R 20 AT-S
2" Lift kit
Front/Rear Dirt logic shocks

Cant wait, install on November 13th.

Someone is buying my stock wheels/rims for $1,000 which I am using toward the new goodies....

 

[RubenZ]

I've actually always felt the Rubicon Wheels were the best looking rims for our JEEPS in any generation. I'd even put JK Wheels before any other aftermarket rim. They just look good. I probably will be buy a set of used Rubicon Rims in about 6 months. By then there should be way more on the used market and almost give away prices. In my area you can almost find older JK Rubicon rims for like 250 bucks for all 5. Yes they go that cheap here.

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