New here & Two questions

[Heater]

Hello All,

I’m new here, but not new to Jeep. I started with a CJ-7, then moved to a late 90’s, had some in between, and now I have a 2024 2-Door Sport soft top with only one option. The automatic. These new ones are way nicer than my old ones, but I still like the older ones better

I don’t do any major off roading. Usually, camping, fire roads, beach, and light rocks.

Questions:

I have the stock Sport wheels. I don’t know much about the proper size, but I would like to get a more off-road tire. About the same size. Will a 265/70/17 fit the stock wheels or should I stick with the244/75/17.

Any suggestions on which tires are better? KO2, General Grabber, Nitto, etc.

Finally, does anyone make a secure trunk for the 2-door while still being able to use the back seats? Or how do you all keep your stuff secure with the top down?

Thank you.

For storage, I got the Tuffy rear enclosure for my four-door. It is Excellent, can be used as a platform for cargo and the front piece comes off or stays attached dependent on how much room you need and with the rear seats folded, also the top piece comes off for more room. I didn’t purchase the Tuffy rubber to line the top but used the 12” x 12” rubber sticky back diamond plate sold at Harbor Freight and it works perfect. I also added some cargo rails to the sides to put adjustable tie down rings A bit expensive but totally worth it to me.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/tuffy/s...MIx9yOkNq1hgMVy9HCBB14DAtCEAAYAiAAEgJLkfD_BwE

This may help as well:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/tuffy-security-enclosure-in-a-2-door.88586/

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[John VonJeep]

I am going to answer without reading the questions, because I bet I can guess them:

1. Caster

2. @Remorseless isn’t so bad once you get to know him

 

[PT's19Rubi]

This cargo cover works with rear seat in, and top on or off (doesn't use window tracks). It's not the greatest, but for $70 it'll do. It sags a little at the tail gate. Next time I have the windows out I'm going to try putting velcro on the window bar to give the cover something to hold on to.

I got the Freedom Pack, which includes a vertical storage panel that either goes behind the rear seat, or takes the place of the rear seat back if the seat is removed. Also, If you have the soft top, T- handle fasteners are needed to attach the D-rings to the hard top mounting points.

 

[Ratbert]

A tire that's great in mud won't be so great in snow. A tire that's great in snow won't be so great in mud. There are a ton of variables depending on what you're looking for in a tire.

p.s. congrats on referring to wheels as wheels and not rims!

 

[TheRaven]

I am going to answer without reading the questions, because I bet I can guess them:

1. Caster

2. @Remorseless isn’t so bad once you get to know him

Those should be 2 and 3. You forgot number 1:

1. You need to drive both and decide for yourself.

 

[TopWright]

IMO the best/cheapest way to get a set of all terrain tires is to find a set of Rubicon wheels and tires for sale. You can use them to upgrade your sport wheels as well or just use the tires and then sell the Rubicon wheels.

Very true. I just sold my Rubicon wheels and BFG tires and stock Rubicon suspension I removed when I added my 2.5" JKS lift. All for $700. Went fast. Deals for tire/wheel combo are out there. I just threw the suspension parts in for free.

 

[Shibadog]

Hello All,

I’m new here, but not new to Jeep. I started with a CJ-7, then moved to a late 90’s, had some in between, and now I have a 2024 2-Door Sport soft top with only one option. The automatic. These new ones are way nicer than my old ones, but I still like the older ones better

I don’t do any major off roading. Usually, camping, fire roads, beach, and light rocks.

Questions:

I have the stock Sport wheels. I don’t know much about the proper size, but I would like to get a more off-road tire. About the same size. Will a 265/70/17 fit the stock wheels or should I stick with the244/75/17.

Any suggestions on which tires are better? KO2, General Grabber, Nitto, etc.

Finally, does anyone make a secure trunk for the 2-door while still being able to use the back seats? Or how do you all keep your stuff secure with the top down?

Thank you.

Check out a set of Rubicon take off wheels and tires-that’ll get you the more aggressive rubber AND nicer rims for what a set of tires alone will run ya. They fit perfect, no rubbing issues off road. For security I’ve got a Tuffy safe in the console. Works great

 

[GearWhore]

Welcome back to a much more expensive hobby than you remember!

Rubicon OEM take-off wheel AND tires around here go for ~$500-$1200. I sold mine with <2k miles for $1200 with TPMS.

I've liked the Falkens (Wildpeak AT3 on a JT, JK, and WK2; RT01 on my JL now). I'm not a fan of the KO2, and haven't driven the KO3.

 

[JEEPCINEMA]

Welcome back to a much more expensive hobby than you remember!

Rubicon OEM take-off wheel AND tires around here go for ~$500-$1200. I sold mine with <2k miles for $1200 with TPMS.

I've liked the Falkens (Wildpeak AT3 on a JT, JK, and WK2; RT01 on my JL now). I'm not a fan of the KO2, and haven't driven the KO3.

Yes! Way more expensive than before

But it’s good to be back.

 

[AndySpill]

does anyone make a secure trunk for the 2-door while still being able to use the back seats? Or how do you all keep your stuff secure with the top down?

Thank you.

https://ez4x4.com/product/ez4x4-jl-2-door-eztrunk-2018-up/

 

[ORACLE Terry]

As for keeping my stuff secure with the top down, its not secure with the top up so I dont bother. I just dont keep stuff in the Jeep that Im not willing to replace tomorrow.

I feel exactly the same. I just don't keep anything of value in my Jeep AT ALL.

 

[agpr2016]

There are probably others

https://www.extremeterrain.com/ez-4x4-jeep-wrangler-ez-trunk-1918-0029.html?utm_content=XTInterior-Storage|EZ4x4&T5_Var4=J170558&intl=0&utm_campaign=XTW+Wrangler+Vehicle+Medium+LTVTop&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwx-CyBhAqEiwAeOcTddd1v0MwB2c30PDAsLO_tMksmpWpZPTzErc2isWrOoZdj9gJSUqkrxoC1T4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the second MOD I'd buy after buying a two door soon...

 

[yokramer]

I feel exactly the same. I just don't keep anything of value in my Jeep AT ALL.

Most expensive thing I keep in there is my recovery stuff, cause you never know when itll come in handy. My tools/jack go in and out when I decide to go off roading, otherwise there are some hair ties from when my hair was long (that I should probably take out lol) and my GMRS radio but if someone wants to cut that out more power to them I guess.

 

[AndySpill]

https://ez4x4.com/product/ez4x4-jl-2-door-eztrunk-2018-up/

If you are looking to spend less, there's this. https://gpca.com/products/gpca-jeep-wrangler-jl-2dr-cargo-cover

You'll get less physical protection but equal visibility protection to the EZ Trunk in that thieves are less likely to risk getting caught when the extent of valuables under an opaque cover is unknown.

These two solutions aren't mutually exclusive. I have a cargo enclosure I made out of wood (as opposed to the EZ TRunk) and the 4 door version of the GPCA cargo cover above it. The cover gives its owner the choice of two looks, one on each side, and I run with the side of the cargo cover with attachment points.

My cargo box below gives rigidity to putting relatively heavy items above the cover, not that this cover is made of anything but very very tough material capable of storing some load above it all on its own.

 

[flahrgunnstow]

These guys' enclosures are pricey but tough to break into. Haven't pulled the trigger myself yet, will probably go with the 1st one:
https://shop.diabolicalinc.com/products/locker-security-enclosure-jl-2-door
https://shop.diabolicalinc.com/products/slipstream-jeep-security-enclosure-jl

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