New Wheels and 35 inch Tires on my JLU Sport

[JL_MX]

Looks great!

Since I am new at the Jeep Wrangler world, can you please tell me the driving difference before and after? How's the speed and stability? Did you need to configure anything on the computer?

Thanks

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[simpleJL]

You go over a curb and you'll be rubbing. Hell a speed bump will make it rub at the bottom of the fender.

Hit a nice bump at speed and you'll likely rip those front fenders completely off.

 

[BoisetheCat]

You go over a curb and you'll be rubbing. Hell a speed bump will make it rub at the bottom of the fender.

Hit a nice bump at speed and you'll likely rip those front fenders completely off.

ok.

 

[TampaJL]

I'm going to try and throw 35s and new black 17" wheels on my JLU Sport S as well...so I'm interested in finding the widest wheels possible (with other specs, such as bolt pattern) that would work for the JL.
https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/wheels/searchBySize?boltPattern=5-127.0+mm/5-5"&diameter=17&width=9.0&cat=

So far, those XD's look like a good option. If you got them new, mind saying what you paid and where?

 

[TampaJL]

I got them from tire rack. I got them on a discount code through one of their suppliers so my price likely won't be yours.

But typically if you call them and speak to a sales rep they will put together a well priced package for you including wheels, tires, sensors, mounting and balancing, Etc.

 

[TampaJL]

Damn that looks sleek. Not too little, not too much. To achieve that look, did you only get wheels and tires? I always wondered how to get that "wider stance" look. Is it the simply just the width of the wheels/tires? Looks great!

It's the 12.50 inch tire plus the -12 offset which pushes the wheel outside the wheel well.

 

[TampaJL]

You go over a curb and you'll be rubbing. Hell a speed bump will make it rub at the bottom of the fender.

Hit a nice bump at speed and you'll likely rip those front fenders completely off.

Thanks for your opinion, but you're wrong. I went up a few curbs on purpose. I took speed bumps at 25 mpg and climbed up a good pile of dirt and no rubbing and fenders are intake.

 

[TampaJL]

Looks great!

Since I am new at the Jeep Wrangler world, can you please tell me the driving difference before and after? How's the speed and stability? Did you need to configure anything on the computer?

Thanks

The ride is definitely different. The tread pattern is more aggressive and you can feel it but not bad. The Speedo is off about 7%. The alignment seems good, but it's going on a rack next week.

 

[TampaJL]

Climbed this steep 5 ft elevated dirt pile at a pretty go speed and nothing rubbed or hit and the fenders are exactly where they are supposed to be.

I went back up at an angle the upper front wheel was close to the fender but no rubbing or hitting.

The only rubbing is on the lower outer edge of the ugly bumper insert on full radius turn. So I trimmed both and you can't tell it was trimmed and no more noise.

 

[BoisetheCat]

Climbed this steep 5 ft elevated dirt pile at a pretty go speed and nothing rubbed or hit and the fenders are exactly where they are supposed to be.

I went back up at an angle the upper front wheel was close to the fender but no rubbing or hitting.

The only rubbing is on the lower outer edge of the ugly bumper insert on full radius turn. So I trimmed both and you can't tell it was trimmed and no more noise.

Looks awesome bro. nice choice nice jl

 

[simpleJL]

Here's a stock JL Rubicon with 35's at full flex. It rubs on the top fender.

Be careful - you will get some serious rub if you actually flex that thing. The Rubi fenders are a good inch or so higher than your sport.

This guy has 4.5" backspace and KO2's, which aren't true 35's. They are a little bit smaller in fact.

 

[S207307]

Here's a stock JL Rubicon with 35's at full flex. It rubs on the top fender.

Be careful - you will get some serious rub if you actually flex that thing. The Rubi fenders are a good inch or so higher than your sport.

This guy has 4.5" backspace and KO2's, which aren't true 35's. They are a little bit smaller in fact.

Is this full flex on a Rubi with sway disconnected though? A JLUS doesn't disconnect, so if this on the Dana 44 and disconnected, it would definitely be more travel than possible on a JLUS if I am figuring correctly.

 

[simpleJL]

Is this full flex on a Rubi with sway disconnected though? A JLUS doesn't disconnect, so if this on the Dana 44 and disconnected, it would definitely be more travel than possible on a JLUS if I am figuring correctly.

Yeah that picture is disconnected

 

[JEEPJL]

I received my XD Rockstar in 17x9.5 with 35x12.50x17 KO2s.

They fit great. No rubbing with bumper insert removed. With the bumper insert in place There is mild rubbing on a full radius turn.

The spare tire also fits but extremely snuggly. I will be ordering the Ace Engineering tire carrier relocation brackets.

Thank you to everyone for answering my questions, especially Matt@Ace engineering and hardt2788.

Tailgate hold the spare alright or should we do an upgrade ? ............Very nice !!!!!

 

[Cov]

Climbed this steep 5 ft elevated dirt pile at a pretty go speed and nothing rubbed or hit and the fenders are exactly where they are supposed to be.

I went back up at an angle the upper front wheel was close to the fender but no rubbing or hitting.

The only rubbing is on the lower outer edge of the ugly bumper insert on full radius turn. So I trimmed both and you can't tell it was trimmed and no more noise.

So with sway bars still connected it will never hit the fenders? If so then that means there's no need to adjust bump stops. This is great news!

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