Ahh, ok. I have the Mopar lift, so I get no rubbing. I had the 35's on before the lift and didn't experience rubbing, either, but I didn't take it to the flex limit, either. If there was rubbing, it wouldn't have been something a little trimming couldn't have cured. Jeep owners have been trimming fenders and fender wells since cave men first discovered their "special purpose."
That doesn't prove it wrong, either. It is an opinion. I see no specifics in your description of what he told you, only that he convinced you. A 315 is not a massive difference over a 285. It just isn't. I haven't come across one single case of this causing a problem or a safety issue. Not one. Please enlighten me on what he said to expect, and I'll watch for it. I'll give an honest report, too, if I experience whatever issues he says they'll have. (Which again, you have not specified.) I've got 8k on them now, including a couple of long highway trips. There is absolutely no indicator of abnormal wear, on any part of the tread. It is the best driving/riding/handling Jeep I've ever driven with 35's (or anything else, for that matter.) Every single other Jeep with 35's on wider rims has wandered on the road MUCH more than this setup. Some are almost a wrestling match at any speed above 50. Sorry, I'm just not buying the idea that they are hazardous, in any way. I'm no daredevil, either. Everything in my mod vision screams moderation. Nothing extreme here. I'll be happy to report back any time, at any mileage, how they are doing. I'll provide photos of how they are wearing, too, if anyone asks. I look forward to checking in at 25k or more. If unusual wear doesn't occur by then, it won't occur at all.
No offense taken. I certainly respect your caution with This. Just remember, we're talking a very small difference...285's vs. 315's. I wouldn't have done it without reading/hearing/seeing about many, many who have run 35's on stock JK rims with good results. Btw, While I know guys with 37" KO2's on them, that's just too big a tire for me, on any rim, for a variety of personal reasons, from power loss to drive train wear. That said, the one's I've heard from and seen say they perform well. One thing that is absolutely not an issue for mine is rubbing. It isn't even close, so if that's a worry, it isn't there with the Mopar lift and KO2's.
Yes, zero issues whatsoever.
Looks great! I would have liked it if the C's had come with white lettering. I think it looks good on the Rubis, no matter the color.Pulled the trigger and had the 315/70/17 KO2’s put on today. Only hiccup was them installing 3 E’s and a C at first when I wanted all C’s. Amateur hour!
Seems to ride fine, no issues so far.
Before and afters:
Couldn’t agree more, wish it had the white lettering like the stockers. The E’s don’t have that option either.
It is kind of hit or miss. My stockers had black walls (on both sides.) But like you, I've seen some with them, too. Odd.
Can I ask what psi you run yours at? (Again I have C load range). My initial thoughts were 32-33 ish looking at the tables I found on the forum.
