Raptor tires on Rubicon?

[cwadle]

Just curious, is there any difference between a (35x12.5/r17) and a (LT315/70R17)? I was planning on installing 35x12.5s on my rubi, but found a good deal on raptor take offs (LT315/70R17 113/110S Load Range: C). Thanks!

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[aml]

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc

 

[aml]

looks like .67” difference in height

 

[mwilk012]

Biggest difference is you’ll only find 35x12.50R17 in a load range E for the KO2’s. You may be able to find a D rated in another tire, but I haven’t seen one. The JL/JLU just isn’t heavy enough for those stiff tires.

 

[Digger70]

I had the C rated 315/70R17 KO2 on my JK and they were nice but heavy at 65lbs and weighed the same as the E rated version. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...eModel=All-Terrain+T/A+KO2&partnum=17SR7KO2V2

 

[Carlton]

BFG ko2 35x12.50r17

E rated
34.5" tall
Approx 12.1" wide on 9" wheel
66.34 pounds

BFG ko2 315x70r17

C rated
34.4" tall
Approx 12.5" wide on 9" wheel
64.4 pounds

315 is .1 inch shorter, .4 inches wider, and 2 pounds lighter. I'd go that route as the tire is C rated.

 

[cwadle]

BFG ko2 35x12.50r17

E rated
34.5" tall
Approx 12.1" wide on 9" wheel
66.34 pounds

BFG ko2 315x70r17

C rated
34.4" tall
Approx 12.5" wide on 9" wheel
64.4 pounds

315 is .1 inch shorter, .4 inches wider, and 2 pounds lighter. I'd go that route as the tire is C rated.

Thanks for all the information, actually very helpful! I’m going with the 315s

 

[Carlton]

Thanks for all the information, actually very helpful! I’m going with the 315s

Solid choice. The C rated tires ride really nice on the jeep.

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