Need Advice on Tires

[stoowie]

I have a 2018 Rubicon 2 dr and have the original rubber on would like to get a set but need help.
Would like ones with some body to them and aggressive but don't want to spend a fortune.
Please advise,

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[Camaroboi13]

All terrains are always going to be less aggressive but ride smoother and quieter while generally lasting longer. I’m running Toyo RT Trail 37s on mine and I love them, kind of a good balance between mud and all terrain. Mama has Milestar Patagonia MT 37s on hers and they certainly won’t last as long as mine but she only drives 7k miles per year vs my 20k miles per year.

 

[JEEP4U]

Check out Maxxis tires. I have been running Maxxis Razr AT for three years now.

 

[C.Sco]

Your best bet for getting inexpensive tires for your Rubicon is to just buy a set of Rubicon 33" KO2 takeoff tires. You can get them for dirt cheap with super low miles, because so many of us go get new bigger tires right away as soon as we got our new jeeps.

You can find them regularly here on this forum for like $1200 for a set of 5 wheels with 5 tires, with 500 miles on them. Or just the five tires alone for like $800. Which is absurdly cheap, considering just my 37" tires alone cost like 3x that much. And the 33" KO2's are pretty good tires, and look nice. It might be what you already have though, so it might not feel like a huge upgrade other than they'll look nice and new.

 

[Camaroboi13]

Your best bet for getting inexpensive tires for your Rubicon is to just buy a set of Rubicon 33" KO2 takeoff tires. You can get them for dirt cheap with super low miles, because so many of us go get new bigger tires right away as soon as we got our new jeeps.

You can find them regularly here on this forum for like $1200 for a set of 5 wheels with 5 tires, with 500 miles on them. Or just the five tires alone for like $800. Which is absurdly cheap, considering just my 37" tires alone cost like 3x that much. And the 33" KO2's are pretty good tires, and look nice. It might be what you already have though, so it might not feel like a huge upgrade other than they'll look nice and new.

He already has a Rubicon and wants beefier tires than what the Rubicon has.

 

[double0762]

Check out Maxxis tires. I have been running Maxxis Razr AT for three years now.

I agree, I'm running Maxxis AT811 and love them. Quiet beyond belief and smooth ride.

 

[4xFUN]

Lot's of new JL's with XR packages being sold which come with KO2 35's (315's) and you often see these as takeoff's being sold on this forum, Facebook and Craigslist.

 

[Eyeball]

@stoowie how do you plan on using these tires? Street only, sandy beach, mud, snow, rocks? Knowing that might help in getting the right type of tire that meets your requirement of “with some body to them and aggressive but don't want to spend a fortune.”

 

[jadmt]

while not for everybody the Micky Thompson 255/85-17 fits on the stock wheel and is taller than the 315/70-17 rides super smooth and is pretty aggressive looking yet quiet. again not the look everyone wants but if you don't mind the look it is an awesome tire.

 

[stoowie]

@stoowie how do you plan on using these tires? Street only, sandy beach, mud, snow, rocks? Knowing that might help in getting the right type of tire that meets your requirement of “with some body to them and aggressive but don't want to spend a fortune.”

Thanks for your reply. I will use them mostly for street, some sand no snow. I have KO2's now with 25K miles on them but looking for some tire with a little balls.

 

[TheRaven]

Lot's of new JL's with XR packages being sold which come with KO2 35's (315's) and you often see these as takeoff's being sold on this forum, Facebook and Craigslist.

Yes these and also the Bronco Sasquatch tires - GY Territory MT, which are starting to catch on with other automakers now. I got a set of four for my JL for $800 shipped, and then picked up used one on ebay for $70 to use as a spare. I now have them on both my JLU80 and Silverado TB and I like them actually more than the Duratrac. Same traction but lighter and quieter.

 

[Eyeball]

Thanks for your reply. I will use them mostly for street, some sand no snow. I have KO2's now with 25K miles on them but looking for some tire with a little balls.

If they are primarily for street and looks, buy whatever pleases us aesthetically and your ears are willing to put up with. Those KO2 you have are actually pretty good all around tires.

 

[Punkn89]

Thanks for your reply. I will use them mostly for street, some sand no snow. I have KO2's now with 25K miles on them but looking for some tire with a little balls.

Michelin Defender m/s2 - reviews speak for themselves. No, they aren't going to make your Jeep look rough and rugged, but they will ride better and have longer tread life than most A/T tires. Since you said you don't off-road, mostly street and maybe some sandy beaches, the Michelins are fantastic on sand and won't dig like some A/T or M/T tires do (of course, always air down), best tire for wet traction IMO and are very quiet. I prefer function over looks any day, but your money, your call!

 

[BetOnBlack]

If you are going for looks, you'll be spending money.
On tires and gas. Do you want to go bigger? You should have "33's" so going up to 35s would be the next step up and you can do it on stock suspension, you'll have to find a "skinny" tire to fit the stock wheels. Most places won't mount a 12.5 wide tire on the stock wheels. And if you go bigger you'll need to recalibrate your speedometer so it's showing correct and transmission shift points are adjusted.
It's not as simple as just putting new tires on. It takes some planning, and you bought a Jeep (Just Empty Every Pocket) nothing is cheap.

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