Thank you for the advice! I think that’s probably the best plan to go for the 285/70-17 I think I’ll contact my local discount tire today and get them on order. I’ll put up some photos when it’s done.
I have 315/70/17 on stock Rubicon wheels and there have been no fit issues. I do have a slight rub at full steering lock but that’s only after I swapped to some larger aftermarket front sway bar end links. They barely rub at full lock, but yours won’t unless you change to the SteerSmarts links too. As far as the tire fitment on the wheel 285 or 295 are totally within spec.
Unfortunately, I have't been able to get them on the Jeep yet. They're mounted. I just need to get the front fender chop done this weekend and then get them up to Discount Tire for balancing. Next weekend for sure.
Nice! Love those wheels. What lift are you running? Did you regear?Unfortunately, I have't been able to get them on the Jeep yet. They're mounted. I just need to get the front fender chop done this weekend and then get them up to Discount Tire for balancing. Next weekend for sure.
Thanks. I'm on the Dynatrac 2" lift. I haven't regeared but I am seriously considering it. Still not sure if I should do 4.88's or 5.13's.
I love the white wheel! Never even considered that color, it looks awesome.Unfortunately, I have't been able to get them on the Jeep yet. They're mounted. I just need to get the front fender chop done this weekend and then get them up to Discount Tire for balancing. Next weekend for sure.
Thanks. They look awesome in person. Hard to capture at least in that light. They are definitely different.
The 38's are surprisingly not wide at all. I'm very disappointed by that, honestly. I was hoping for more. They are only about 13.25" wide mounted on a 9" wheel. You may be fine with the 4.75" BS.
Those look so BADASS!Unfortunately, I have't been able to get them on the Jeep yet. They're mounted. I just need to get the front fender chop done this weekend and then get them up to Discount Tire for balancing. Next weekend for sure.
Are these shots with the stock suspension?I didn't see a lot of non-Rubi's or 33's, so I figured I'd jump on the bandwagon here and share my experience with my JL Sahara. I tired to hit the common themes in the thread as well.
I picked up 5 Milestar Patagonia MT in 275/70r18 with Vision Manx 398 wheels, 18x9 +18 offset (roughly 5.7in backspace). I got the whole set at a steal; $148 each for the tires, $160 each for the wheels, $1800 out the door installed. Thank you Discount Tire!!!
I was skeptical about the Pat's, but between this thread, a lot of research and reading of other reviews, I was convinced to give them a shot. In spirit of honesty, my only concern was tread life. I ran 35in Kelly Safari TSR's on my JK and projected about 50k on those, so hearing that these would net 35k ish miles worried me. But... at $148 per tire, I couldn't find a proper argument for lower tread life. My first impressions and before/after pictures are below.
Tires: I've run several sets of mud tires in the past, I knew what I was getting into when I bought an E load LT tire. That's a big jump from the squishy, and quite frankly, terrible stock Bridgestones that came on the Jeep. No knock to Bridgestone, they have some good tires, but the stock set I had were terrible. I went through 3 tires in 12 months because of punctures from road debris. Purchasing the Mopar wheel/tire replacement program when I got the Jeep was the best purchase I've ever made. They replaced all 3 at no cost, but hell, I don't want to be in the dealer every few months replacing tires. This program will carry over to the new wheels and tires. Win-Win.
Noise: Anyway, these are a significant departure from stock. Yes, they are loud. I'd say louder than most people are letting on. I am OK with that though, I like the sound of a mud tire. However, they are not obnoxiously loud and probably on par with a ko2 or Duratrac. Definitely quieter than my TSR's were.
Ride: Being an E load, they are much more stiff than stock. Even at 34psi they ride stiff. I am OK with this though, it doesn't bother me and appreciate that quality. One thing that I noticed is, there is a bit of vibration from the lugs at low speed. When you roll at idle and the first few MPH's, you can feel the lugs. That goes away at speed, comes back when you decelerate to low speeds. I don't mind it, it's actually kind of neat.
Tracking: These have a tendency to wonder if not aired properly. If they are over inflated, like any mud or aggressive tire, they will lead your Jeep to wonder. I aired down to 34, still a bit high, but corrected most of that.
MPG's: Fuel efficiency, going from a 255 to 275 series, is not significantly impacted. I've noticed about a 0.5mpg drop in fuel economy.
Speedo: Not really effected. The speedo is off by 1mph over 50mph, and about 2mph over 70 mph. Keeping in mind, I only increased the size of the tire about 1.5 inches, I was not expecting a huge difference in the speedo readings.
Looks: Badass. I've had big Jeeps in the past, and given this gal will be taking many long road trips, I did not want to go too big. Just enough to be more capable than stock and have a proper stance. I'll be adding a Rubi takeoff suspension and front spacers soon, so that will add about 1in lift and level it out. I think this tire/wheel combo is a great compliment to that look.
That it. Any questions, let me know.
Full stock suspension.
Nice. I've got a Rubi takeoff suspension on mine. I've been looking at this size for the Patagonias and I was hoping everything looked proportinate. This proves it, thanks!
