Newbie could use some guidance

[Barbadoe]

Hello,

I am a proud to say that I am a new owner of a JLU-Sport (waiting for it to arrive from the factory), this would be my first wrangler. Instead of just buying products blindly I wanted to check in with some more seasoned jeep owners, all of you.

This will be my daily driver and because I live in Philadelphia and have to travel some distance to get it muddy, for now, I will be doing some light off-roading (nothing extreme). My goal is to get some good 35's for daily driving and some low key side off-roading, the question is which make and model of tire would be a good fit.

I could use to guidance on choosing some good 35's that would be good for daily driving and some side off-roading, im planning on keeping the stock wheels for now.

Thank you all.

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[Spdu4ia]

I really like my Toyo Open Country A/T for daily , street 80%/offroad 20% driving. Also do really well in the snow.

 

[KrzybonesJLU]

my two cents—
if you’re not rock crawling and doing dirt roads, ruts, snow and some mud then the K02s would be enough and won’t break the back. My rig is my daily and I take up to big bear alol the time with no issues.

 

[blnewt]

I wouldn't run 35s w/ stock suspension, might look into the Rubicon suspension swap, then go up to 35s (or a 315/70/17)
Here's my install thread on those if you are the DIY type.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

 

[Barbadoe]

I wouldn't run 35s w/ stock suspension, might look into the Rubicon suspension swap, then go up to 35s (or a 315/70/17)
Here's my install thread on those if you are the DIY type.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

That would be my next question, but I did create a post in the section dedicated to suspension and lifts. Trying to put a all well rounded build will take some time im guessing. Thank you for the DIY thread, seems very detailed.

 

[KrzybonesJLU]

I wouldn't run 35s w/ stock suspension, might look into the Rubicon suspension swap, then go up to 35s (or a 315/70/17)
Here's my install thread on those if you are the DIY type.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

I also second this! Out of all the research I’ve done 35s will work best with a suspension upgrade. Going the rubicon route will bethe easiest way to upgrade and the cost will be low.

 

[MonopoliJLUR]

I also second this! Out of all the research I’ve done 35s will work best with a spension upgrade. Going the rubicon route will the easiest way to upgrade and the most cost will be low.

remember that the rubicon fenders are higher than the sport and some rubi owners with 35s have had rubbing while off-road depending on the wheel setup, I would suggest that you put some sort of lift on a sport or change the fenders if you were to do just the rubicon suspension

 

[jludave]

I could use to guidance on choosing some good 35's that would be good for daily driving and some side off-roading, im planning on keeping the stock wheels for now.

Run it stock for a while. Don’t jump right in to new tires, wheels etc., until you know for sure you need them. If you’re not wheeling that often, 35s may not be the way to go.

 

[blnewt]

Run it stock for a while. Don’t jump right in to new tires, wheels etc., until you know for sure you need them. If you’re not wheeling that often, 35s may not be the way to go.

Yeah, there's some good compromise sizes, like my current 295/70s or a 285/75, that are over 33" but no taller than 34", and not as wide as most 35s so not as many issues w/ contact. Also a bit easier on the stock 3:45 gearing.

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