Any alignment changes required - Rubicon wheels/tyres on stock Sport

[Rwc13]

Hi there, I’m from the UK but have a new Sport S in the Algarve. I’m a complete novice with Wranglers and modifications. I’ve just bought some stock Rubicon 17’ wheels and tyres to give it a more aggressive look. Will I need to make any changes to alignment considering I believe the wheels are same size and tyres are only about 1” taller? Will they just be a straight swap?

I appreciate might have been covered elsewhere, but finding the threads on this subject all very confusing for a novice.

Thanks

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[Arterius2]

Hi there, I’m from the UK but have a new Sport S in the Algarve. I’m a complete novice with Wranglers and modifications. I’ve just bought some stock Rubicon 17’ wheels and tyres to give it a more aggressive look. Will I need to make any changes to alignment considering I believe the wheels are same size and tyres are only about 1” taller? Will they just be a straight swap?

I appreciate might have been covered elsewhere, but finding the threads on this subject all very confusing for a novice.

Thanks

you don’t need an alignment for tire/wheel swap, however if you bought your Jeep new from the dealer it’s likely not aligned properly out of factory and probably could use a free alignment if you report wandering or pulling to one side when driving.

After this, the only other time you will need alignment again is if you made modifications to the suspension system such as a lift or swapped out steering components. Or if you hit a large bump or pothole at high speed and knocked your axles out of alignment.

 

[blnewt]

Welcome to the site! How are you liking the Diesel?

 

[Rwc13]

Thanks for the confirmation Arterius2. The car drives straight and true so hopefully the swap will not alter this.

I’m generally not a huge fan of diesels, unless it’s the diesel V8 in a Range Rover. But it was all that was available in Portugal earlier this year. But actually it drives very well, has lots of torque, and is reasonably economical considering the Wrangler has the aerodynamics of a brick......averaging 35 European MPG. So actually very happy.

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