Easy / Affordable Wheel Upgrade?

[Pieper]

First time looking at all new tire/wheel setups for my 2019 JLU Sport. Everything is stock right now (no lift / no leveling) - and will probably stay that way for a while. Got a new kid who deserves a bit more money than my ride right now. Regardless - I desperately want some new tires (black or gray) and wheels to go with them. My current wheels are stock silver - and I just don't like 'em. I live in Western NC - so while there's a lot of small-level off-roading...I don't need (or want) anything too crazy. Anyone have suggestions on an easy size wheel/tire to modify my Wrangler a little bit? I just want a little beefier stance going on! Pretty sure wheels at the size I'm thinking won't need any sort of spare holder upgrades?

Also - any suggestions for where to sell my current (great condition) wheels and tires?

THANKS!

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[entropy]

The cheapest for your needs is to buy rubicon takeoff wheels and tires. I think we all hate the oem sport s wheels.

 

[nostatic]

Also - any suggestions for where to sell my current (great condition) wheels and tires?

THANKS!

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/forums/wheels-tires-brakes.53/

 

[limeade]

To save money, have you thought about just painting your stock wheels? Probably cost about $100 in paint, scuff pads, tape, etc.

I did this on my TJ Rubicon using Duplicolor wheel paint. It's fairly easy and takes about 2 days.

Just an idea to save yourself some money.

 

[Pieper]

To save money, have you thought about just painting your stock wheels? Probably cost about $100 in paint, scuff pads, tape, etc.

I did this on my TJ Rubicon using Duplicolor wheel paint. It's fairly easy and takes about 2 days.

Just an idea to save yourself some money.

Definitely thought about this - so thanks for mentioning. I think I also desire a slightly larger wheel - but I'm in exploration mode - so thanks again!

 

[Pieper]

The cheapest for your needs is to buy rubicon takeoff wheels and tires. I think we all hate the oem sport s wheels.

What does a 'takeoff' wheel mean? Assuming these are stock Rubicons that those owners immediately upgrade from...

 

[nostatic]

To save money, have you thought about just painting your stock wheels? Probably cost about $100 in paint, scuff pads, tape, etc.

I did this on my TJ Rubicon using Duplicolor wheel paint. It's fairly easy and takes about 2 days.

Just an idea to save yourself some money.

This or Plasti Dip is a related option.

 

[nostatic]

Definitely thought about this - so thanks for mentioning. I think I also desire a slightly larger wheel - but I'm in exploration mode - so thanks again!

There is a lot to explore depending on what you mean by "larger." Tons of threads about how large a diameter tire you can run without a lift. I personally think that Rubicon takeoffs (which should have 285/70-17) don't look quite right on a Sport without a small lift but others like it fine. If you're on all-season 245/75-17 tires now, you can go to a 265/70-17 with little/no impact on performance or rubbing, etc.

If you're changing wheels, you'll also need to sort through width and offset as they may be the same as stock but likely not.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

The cheapest for your needs is to buy rubicon takeoff wheels and tires. I think we all hate the oem sport s wheels.

Definitely agree with the Rubicon Take-Offs. You can usually find a set of 5 extremely low mileage Rubicon wheels and tires, for less than what you'd pay for just tires and installation.

 

[Sharky24]

Rubi take-offs with factory KO2s. Paid $600 for a full set of 5 with decent tread remaining

 

[Tank the Jeep]

Take a trip over to Rubitrux in Boone. They have tons takeoff wheels and aftermarket Wheels. Plus they have a lot full of Jeeps in many different configurations. So you can see how this wheel or that wheel fits. They close early on Saturday. I ordered my AEV wheels from them.
l have a set of JL Rubicon wheels if you are interested. I come up to Asheville pretty often because my family is in Weaverville.

 

[Rico1111]

Another option if you keep your wheels is vinyl, did mine in an hour and can always remove them when I get bored.
https://shinegraffix.com/product/jeep-wrangler-jl-rubicon-17-wheel-decal-overlays-2018/

 

[BlackGenesis]

Keep a look out for Rubicon wheels and Rubicon suspension
Suspension (springs and shocks) goes for a $100, wheels with tires close to 1k
Keep your stock for winter - narrow tires will do better. Or sell them to recoup some money.

Used aftermarket wheels with tires go for 1k - 1.5k, so I would not waist too much money on OEM Rubicon (as they don't have desired ofset)

 

[daveprice7]

The cheapest for your needs is to buy rubicon takeoff wheels and tires. I think we all hate the oem sport s wheels.

aww.. I like the S wheels. I painted mine black with Plasti-dip because the silver seemed a bit much against the black Jeep, but I recently put them on my Wife's Sarge Green and peeled the Plasti-dip off and I think they look sharp. It would be cool if they were two-tone, maybe if someone did some pre-cut vinyl to go into the insets.

There's also the wheel skin (ahem, hubcap) option if paint isn't your thing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Black-20...l-Skins-Hub-Caps-Full-Rim-Covers/224084426422

 

[Dkretden]

Another option if you keep your wheels is vinyl, did mine in an hour and can always remove them when I get bored.
https://shinegraffix.com/product/jeep-wrangler-jl-rubicon-17-wheel-decal-overlays-2018/

What “color” is this?

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