School me on new tires and wheels

[VenomJeepGal]

Need you to school me ! Looking to get new tires and wheels for my 2019 JL sport,not looking to lift just yet. I have a. 7ft clearance were I park for work will 285/70/17 Be a good route to go ? Any suggestions on brands. I’ve been stock since I got it in December and In need of new wheels . Are Nitto grappler hybrid tires a good choice for a daily driver ? Way to many questions but I need suggestions. Thanks ‍

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[Spank]

You don't need to worry about clearing 7ft. I've got 37s with a 2" lift and I fit under a 7ft. garage door just fine.

As far as tire selection goes, Nitto makes great tires. They tend to be a bit heavier than the rest, but the height of your Sport with a 285 only goes up a couple inches, if that, compared to stock.

 

[Wabujitsu]

I can vouch for 285/70/17s, Toyo Open Country AT2. That’s what I have on my 2018 Sport, no lift yet, and they are excellent on road and off road.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

If you’re looking at that size, OEM takeoff wheels and tires from a Rubicon are a good way to go and not expensive.

 

[Dkretden]

I park in a parking garage that is 7’ as well. I drive a Rubicon ........ no issues (other than initially feeling that I was ‘definitely going to hit that sprinkler pipe’.......)

 

[blnewt]

295/70/17 Milestar Patagonias w/ a Rubicon suspension swap, am very happy w/ the tires and the overall suspension setup, nice clearance but not too much lift. Tires used to be a decent deal but the price keeps going up, they are pretty quiet for the more aggressive tread and have been wearing well.

 

[wrangler005]

I have the unlimited sport S as well. I went with Rubicon wheels and Tires. No lift. Loving the look so far.

I got the take offs for $1k from one of the forum members, whereas just the 5 BFG KO2s would have been $1200+ at Costco.

 

[VenomJeepGal]

You don't need to worry about clearing 7ft. I've got 37s with a 2" lift and I fit under a 7ft. garage door just fine.

As far as tire selection goes, Nitto makes great tires. They tend to be a bit heavier than the rest, but the height of your Sport with a 285 only goes up a couple inches, if that, compared to stock.

Good to know ! So your saying It can possibly be lifted as well like and inch or two ?

 

[VenomJeepGal]

I can vouch for 285/70/17s, Toyo Open Country AT2. That’s what I have on my 2018 Sport, no lift yet, and they are excellent on road and off road.

Awesome thanks I’ll look into those too, still deciding.

 

[VenomJeepGal]

295/70/17 Milestar Patagonias w/ a Rubicon suspension swap, am very happy w/ the tires and the overall suspension setup, nice clearance but not too much lift. Tires used to be a decent deal but the price keeps going up, they are pretty quiet for the more aggressive tread and have been wearing well.

They look great Definitely need to get mine looking like this

 

[VenomJeepGal]

I have the unlimited sport S as well. I went with Rubicon wheels and Tires. No lift. Loving the look so far.

I got the take offs for $1k from one of the forum members, whereas just the 5 BFG KO2s would have been $1200+ at Costco.

What a difference, I love it. Is the bolt pattern 5.5 ?

 

[VenomJeepGal]

If you’re looking at that size, OEM takeoff wheels and tires from a Rubicon are a good way to go and not expensive.

I’ll look into it. Appreciate it

 

[VenomJeepGal]

If you’re thinking of doing a lift, you might consider waiting and do lift and tires/wheels together, that way you can better match tire size to lift height. Unless there’s a need to replace right away. And for a reference, I’m on a 3.5” lift and 37s, I’m 78” high at highest point of my hard top. Soft tops will be slightly higher do to the bows in the soft top.

I would love to get a lift but for some reason I thought with my parking situation it wasn’t an option ‍ Reading all your comments is an eye opener. Your set up would be ideal Now I have to back to the drawing board. Thanks

 

[VenomJeepGal]

I park in a parking garage that is 7’ as well. I drive a Rubicon ........ no issues (other than initially feeling that I was ‘definitely going to hit that sprinkler pipe’.......)

Yes , that’s the feeling I thought I’d have if I decided to go bigger than the stock tires. But seems like it shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks

 

[AZ Hella]

2020 JLUS with Rubicon suspension and 285 70 17 KO2’s.
I love it.

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