33's on a Sport/Sahara?

[TrailTorque]

I know I’m gonna get flamed for the look I went but I decided to go with 24x11 fuel assault wheels on Amp Mud Terrain tires. My tires are 35x13.50x24. I have no lift but I do plan to get the Mopar lift once they correct the bowing problem. Their is no rubbing inside the wheel well or against the bumper. The offset on my wheel is a -24.

No person here should flame you for doing your thing man. While it’s not my “style” I still like the look. You do you man and enjoy that nice Jeep!!

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[easterr]

I realize this thread is primarily related to 33s. However I thought this might be a good thread to ask about 35s on a Sahara. I have done a lot or reading and am confused about whether a lift is needed, or if there will adverse results with 35s. Thanks in advance

 

[Gobi gil]

JGrand48219 love your ride. What size/brand tires are you rolling? are those 20s on 33? lift?

 

[Gobi gil]

33x12,50 Yokohama R18 Rhino Black arsenal 18 offset not. Lift

 

[fatmat]

305/65 24-25 mpg 2.0L A8. Speedo re calibrated.

Perfect look for the 2-door! Thanks for the post!

I've had many lifted trucks and jeeps in the past and while they look cool the trade-off in ride quality, MPG and acceleration has put me off on the lift and bigger tires route. However the stock Sport wheels and tires just look too lame and I do enough off-road to need more tread. The Rubi is actually pretty perfect for me but the extra $10k is hard to swallow since I don't need all that capability. blah blah blah .. analysis paralysis

I've been looking for the right balance of not having to modify the suspension, but getting a more aggressive tread and look on a 2-door. Was thinking of going with take off Rubi shocks, springs and wheels/tires but this looks just how I wanted.

What wheels are those? I assume they are 17" that makes it a about 32.5" x 12" x 17" tire.

So no rubbing? No lift? and not much change in acceleration? and MPG? sign me up!

 

[Uhdinator]

Perfect look for the 2-door! Thanks for the post!

I've had many lifted trucks and jeeps in the past and while they look cool the trade-off in ride quality, MPG and acceleration has put me off on the lift and bigger tires route. However the stock Sport wheels and tires just look too lame and I do enough off-road to need more tread. The Rubi is actually pretty perfect for me but the extra $10k is hard to swallow since I don't need all that capability. blah blah blah .. analysis paralysis

I've been looking for the right balance of not having to modify the suspension, but getting a more aggressive tread and look on a 2-door. Was thinking of going with take off Rubi shocks, springs and wheels/tires but this looks just how I wanted.

What wheels are those? I assume they are 17" that makes it a about 32.5" x 12" x 17" tire.

So no rubbing? No lift? and not much change in acceleration? and MPG? sign me up!

2" tuff country spacers (shock bushings with kit not needed)
Mopar Gladiator wheels
RS5000X 2" longer shocks
Falcon 2.2 EF steering Stabilizer
Only been on the trails once, no issues so far.
Likely the 2" higher Rubi fenders would get you the same clearance without messing with suspension.
Better shocks and stab is a must with bigger tires.
305/65/17 Mickey Thompson Baja mz3 are pretty close to 32" measured at 30 psi.
295/70/17 would prob be fine also. I got plenty of zip with the turbo and 8 speed. Never drove it with skinny tires.....dealer added mods except for the shocks and steering stab. i got shocks free after pointing out the spacer kit states it requires longer shocks and they messed up and didn't upgrade them as they should have..

 

[ChattVol]

I realize this thread is primarily related to 33s. However I thought this might be a good thread to ask about 35s on a Sahara. I have done a lot or reading and am confused about whether a lift is needed, or if there will adverse results with 35s. Thanks in advance

I just put 315/70/17 ko2's on my sport with takeoff rubi 7.5" width wheels/suspension. It rubs on the front control arm pretty bad when getting close to full lock turning into parking spaces. Because the sport & sahara have equal width axles, and the stock wheels have 6.2" of backspacing, you'll need spacers or a wheel that is backspaced an inch or more than stock to clear. If you go the spacer route, the wheel studs stick out 1.5", so get 1.5" or larger spacers unless you dont mind grinding the studs down. Here it is without spacers and the last pic shows the front rub at close to full lock.

 

[Jessicon]

We have a JLU Sahara with 35’s and 24x11 wheels with a -44 offset, no lift, rides good with no rubbing, lost maybe 1 mpg, still has good power

 

[Broclirob]

Very helpful tread! Just put these wheels on yesturday. Nito ridge grappler 33/12.5 r20. Fuel coupler machined black 20×9 +1 offset. No rubbing

 

[edzel14k]

How satisfied are you with the ride comfort noise and tire performance on these Falken Wild Peak AT3Ws?

So far so good, quiet just a little drop on milage other than that is like a stock ride

 

[punknking]

How satisfied are you with the ride comfort noise and tire performance on these Falken Wild Peak AT3Ws?

I had them on a JKU and they were literally amazing. They were the best AT tire I've ever had. They were light as a feather compared to my previous 35's as well. Quiet, aggressive looking and great in rain and snow

 

[maranom232]

I had them on a JKU and they were literally amazing. They were the best AT tire I've ever had. They were light as a feather compared to my previous 35's as well. Quiet, aggressive looking and great in rain and snow

Awesome, thanks for your perspective. Appreciate the feedback

 

[Vedder]

I realize this thread is primarily related to 33s. However I thought this might be a good thread to ask about 35s on a Sahara. I have done a lot or reading and am confused about whether a lift is needed, or if there will adverse results with 35s. Thanks in advance

285/75/18 which are 35 inches.. no rubbing on road or light Offroad but you need to use the oem wheels.

 

[MiamiHurricane]

Hey New JL Sport S owner here, I've read about 33 inch tires fitting with no lift, I dont want to put a lift on my new jeep but the wheels I want are Black Rhino Fury and they are 20" but they are 11.5" wide (20x11.5) I want to put these on 33 12.5 20 Toyo Open country tires. Would i need a lift for the Jeep becaue the wheels are 11.5 " wide and not 9" wide like most of the owners on this thread?

 

[easterr]

285/75/18 which are 35 inches.. no rubbing on road or light Offroad but you need to use the oem wheels.

Thank you

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