315/70/17 tires on my stock Rubi wheels

[WalkingJL]

Heck I wish I'd bought a rubicon at this point, but oh well. Now I know for next time.

I'm kind of nervous about spacers, but really am not about to shell out $1600 for new rims right now.

I purchased a Smittybilt tire relocator and have a Superchips flashcal. I honestly think it drives better than with the 285 tires. It feels more planted on the road. I'm sure it would struggle offroad with these larger tires.

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[55WillysWagon]

No rubbing, nor on the spare.

Really nice Jeep. I'm seriously thinking I'd like to add the Sahara running boards to my Rubicon, mostly for splash and rock guards. I'm not a rock crawler but plan plenty of beach and wood trail running. Wish the 315s came with a OWL option. How do you like them for getting in an out of the jeep? I do recall they always rub on your lower leg getting out.

 

[ChattVol]

Heck I wish I'd bought a rubicon at this point, but oh well. Now I know for next time.

I'm kind of nervous about spacers, but really am not about to shell out $1600 for new rims right now.

I purchased a Smittybilt tire relocator and have a Superchips flashcal. I honestly think it drives better than with the 285 tires. It feels more planted on the road. I'm sure it would struggle offroad with these larger tires.

@Krondor knows...I wish I had bought a rubi initially, but after owning a sport for 6 months, it was more cost effective to build my sport. Was going to lose significant money spent on unique mods when I tried to trade for a rubi. it's ssentially going to be a RK lifted rubi on 35s with better than Alpine soundsystem...except I wont have the automatic sway bar disconnect or rubi badge.

 

[Arrowhead]

except I wont have the automatic sway bar disconnect or rubi badge.:like:

Or you could get this:
[URL]https://offroadonly.com/shop/steering/oro-swayloc-for-jeep-wrangler-jl-remote-control/[/URL]

 

[ChattVol]

Or you could get this:
[URL]https://offroadonly.com/shop/steering/oro-swayloc-for-jeep-wrangler-jl-remote-control/[/URL]

Haha...does that thing come with a back massager and auto espresso maker?

 

[Krondor]

I'd recommend a more tried and true solution:

https://www.currieenterprises.com/jl-antirock-front-sway-bar-kit

They are even cheaper.

 

[Solidaxle]

Any reason not to get the 35-12.50 17 BFG all-terrain KO2 versus the 315 bfg KO2 that’s on back order.

 

[WranglerMan]

I believe the 35 is a true 35 versus the 315 is like 34 1/4”

 

[ormandj]

Any reason not to get the 35-12.50 17 BFG all-terrain KO2 versus the 315 bfg KO2 that’s on back order.

Discount tire won't mount the 35x12.50 on stock Rubicon (7.5" width) wheels.

 

[Vermillion]

There are differences on the BFG KO2:
- 35 you can only get in E load. The 315 you can get in C or E. C is better for daily driver. E is better for off road due to thicker sidewalls. E will weigh more (almost 2 pounds a tire).
- 35 will cost more even if you get both in E.
- 35 you can get in raised white lettering. 315 you can not.
- The differences between 35 and 315 in height are negligible. 35 is a 34.5 diameter and the 315 is 34.4.
- Technically both are out of spec to mount on the stock rubicon rims (315 is 1/2 inch, 35 is 1 inch). Discount Tire wouldn't mount a 315 or a 35 where I live. Your mileage may vary.

 

[JIMBOX]

As much as I admire BFG--I can't condone the KO2 tread design for jeeps--

It grabs a definite size small gravel and throws --causing damage to the doors/rear fenders and-

I've got RAISED WHITE LETERS on my LT315/75Rx16 tires-

Just depends on the MFG !

W.E.

JIMBO

 

[KarlG]

As much as I admire BFG--I can't condone the KO2 tread design for jeeps--

It grabs a definite size small gravel and throws --causing damage to the doors/rear fenders and-

I've got RAISED WHITE LETERS on my LT315/75Rx16 tires-

Just depends on the MFG !

W.E.

JIMBO

Although I like the AEV Savegre black look myself, I am old enough to appreciate the classic rims/OWL look. Bravo sir!

 

[JIMBOX]

Thanks Karl--

Good day

JIMBO

 

[twisty]

As much as I admire BFG--I can't condone the KO2 tread design for jeeps--

It grabs a definite size small gravel and throws --causing damage to the doors/rear fenders and-

I've got RAISED WHITE LETERS on my LT315/75Rx16 tires-

Just depends on the MFG !

W.E.

JIMBO

I agree. My stock 33's seem to pick and throw everything, mostly at my rear flares and are pockmarked as a result. But thus far the 315's arent doing it. Guessing the spacing on the lugs are wider and pick up less?? Regardless I will be getting rocker guards that will stop any pebble thrown action.

 

[ds4888]

This might be a stupid question, but i'm new to the Rubicon world. I DON'T want a lift, I just want to run 35's on my stock rims. I never plan on off roading (I know, I'm one of those guys.. ) Also, I want my tires to stick out past the fenders a bit, can i achieve this with spaces? Again, I want the stock rims.

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