Putting Rubicon wheels and tires on a Sport S - what do I need to know?

[JLNOLA]

I'm close to placing an order for a 2021 JL Sport S and I'm leaning towards getting the standard no charge wheel and tire package and then buying some Rubicon take offs. What do I need to know about going down that road? Is it a straight swap at a tire shop, or is there anything that needs to be done or purchased to change the wheels and tires to the factory Rubicon package? Will the TPS from the Sport S wheels work with the Rubi wheels and tires if they don't come along with the purchase? Don't think it matters, but I'll be getting the six speed manual. Just trying to get a handle on what kind of costs I'll incur, aside from buying the wheels and tires of course. Thanks.

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[DaltonGang]

I did it. Just put them on, with no worries. . But, for it to look and offroad correctly, add the Rubicon takeoff suspension. I did this, and it looks and wheels great. Not expensive either. Look on the BST section.

 

[InsulinMan]

I did it recently with no problem. I definitely want to get an upgraded suspension next and a 1" leveling for the front end. The tire shop replaced the TPMS for about $5/wheel.

 

[JLNOLA]

I did it recently with no problem. I definitely want to get an upgraded suspension next and a 1" leveling for the front end. The tire shop replaced the TPMS for about $5/wheel.

Thanks and great pics!

 

[Thegrants82]

Just do some kind of lift. 33’s look silly on sports without lifts.

I'm close to placing an order for a 2021 JL Sport S and I'm leaning towards getting the standard no charge wheel and tire package and then buying some Rubicon take offs. What do I need to know about going down that road? Is it a straight swap at a tire shop, or is there anything that needs to be done or purchased to change the wheels and tires to the factory Rubicon package? Will the TPS from the Sport S wheels work with the Rubi wheels and tires if they don't come along with the purchase? Don't think it matters, but I'll be getting the six speed manual. Just trying to get a handle on what kind of costs I'll incur, aside from buying the wheels and tires of course. Thanks.

 

[nostatic]

what you need to know is that you're taking the first step down a slippery slope...

Well, actually second step. First was buying the Jeep in the first place.

 

[BWWJL]

You may want to have speedo recalibrated too.

as mentioned, looks a little squished with stock suspension. Add rubi suspension ($250 used and $400 install) for a 1-2” lift.

see#448 for my before / after on rubi suspension vs sport stock: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/black-wrangler-jl-club.1754/page-30#post-444112

 

[JLNOLA]

You may want to have speedo recalibrated too.

as mentioned, looks a little squished with stock suspension. Add rubi suspension ($250 used and $400 install) for a 1-2” lift.

see#448 for my before / after on rubi suspension vs sport stock: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/black-wrangler-jl-club.1754/page-30#post-444112

Perfect, great to see the before and after too. Thanks! I guess I need to start shopping.

 

[DaltonGang]

You may want to have speedo recalibrated too.

as mentioned, looks a little squished with stock suspension. Add rubi suspension ($250 used and $400 install) for a 1-2” lift.

see#448 for my before / after on rubi suspension vs sport stock: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/black-wrangler-jl-club.1754/page-30#post-444112

I think it only reads 2 mph slower than it should. Not enough to worry me.
As for adding the Rubi suspension. $250-300 for good used ones. Installation was under $200. I did have to get a front end alignment though. All worth it. Looks better, and those 2.75-3.0 inches gained, was worth it off road.

 

[blnewt]

Here's my install thread if you don't mind doing your own auto work, and that Rubi suspension works great w/ that tire set.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

 

[Notorious]

Well, actually second step. First was buying the Jeep in the first place.

It’s only a matter of time before his sport ends up like this...

 

[Djhyper66]

My 1 month old 2020 Jeep jl sport has 2019 rubicon take off wheels .. that I got off of offerup , had a local shop swap my stock sensors to work on the wheels.. super cheap to do.

 

[aljammer]

Before and after. 2019 2 Door JL. Bought new in June 2020. Rubicon takeoffs with no lift.

 

[JLNOLA]

It’s only a matter of time before his sport ends up like this...

Great, another expensive habit.

 

[rustyshakelford]

One word of caution with the 6 speed. We had one so I feel i can give some insight...with the sport gearing and rubicon wheels coupled with the manual transmission, you will loose some performance. i would seriously consider the auto, it’s an incredible transmission and makes these so much fun to drive. They can compensate better for the larger tires. I know they add to the cost, but you’ll recoup it when you sell down the road. I was beat up on the trade because mine was a manual. I was just leary from the JK auto and would rather have the simplicity.

for the rubicon take offs, they just bolt up. No big deal. For the full on sporticon, it’s coils and shocks, rock rails and rear tire carrier. No alignment is needed at all.

brett

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