Upgrading Willys Firestone Tires

[Dg1615]

For me, not a problem.... I detest mud ?

Yup. I avoid it all costs.

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[agclifto]

Relocation bracket of the spare tire carrier? Im sorry, I’m not understanding what you mean. Can you elaborate for me??

My apologies. A spare tire relocation kit. Did you have to change your spare tire carrier to keep the new tire off of your bumper?

 

[agclifto]

Just put 5 BFG KO2 285/70 17's on my 21 Willys. Love them!!

G.

Looks good. I am a fan of the white lettering.

 

[2nd 392]

My apologies. A spare tire relocation kit. Did you have to change your spare tire carrier to keep the new tire off of your bumper?

With 35’s some do some don’t ??‍ mine did need relocation . If you keep the weight down to not need reinforcement the featherweight aluminum Teraflex relocation brackets ~ $150 are a simple install that raise the stock carrier. I got 59lb 35/12.50/C Toyo AT3’s that are lighter than the factory 285/70 Falken MT. I previously ordered a RC relocation plate that ended up ~15 lbs and was too heavy. It’s in the garage with other wasted money parts BTW— I didn’t even unplug the wires from the carrier as per directions, just set it on a trash can, or raise with the 3’rd brake light. Took it off and used a QT PNP light ring.

 

[ScotM]

My apologies. A spare tire relocation kit. Did you have to change your spare tire carrier to keep the new tire off of your bumper?

Yes. I got the the teraflex adjustable spare tire kit, along with their tailgate

 

[SoK66]

Needing new tires for Jeep Wrangler Willys 2020. Would like to keep same stock wheels. Looking to upgrade from stock Firestones to a 33" or 35" tire. Jeep is a daily driver and will not be used for rock climbing just dirt trails but looking an all season or mud terrain tire. Recommendations? Pictures are a bonus.

I just acquired a new '23 Willys Gladiator that came stock with 255/75 R17 BFG KM2 MTs, the worst wet weather tires I've ever had the misfortune to experience. Not only were they potentially deadly in snow & ice, they weren't all that good on the trails, either. I couldn't get them off of the new Jeep fast enough. Swapped them out for BFG KO2s in LT285/70 R17 size (essentially 33" x 11" 17"). The KO2 is about as good as you can get for a primarily street driven rig, excellent snow & ice manners and good on the trail. I've used them for years on trucks and mostly street Jeeps with great manners and good lifespan. There's plenty of clearance under a stock JL/JT to handle the slightly larger size.

 

[Old Jeeper]

Needing new tires for Jeep Wrangler Willys 2020. Would like to keep same stock wheels. Looking to upgrade from stock Firestones to a 33" or 35" tire. Jeep is a daily driver and will not be used for rock climbing just dirt trails but looking an all season or mud terrain tire. Recommendations? Pictures are a bonus.

Never had ANYTHING but problems with Firestones...

I run 35 Goodyear Duratrac's on my 2024JL R-X

Found them to the best all-around tire I have ever run, Dirt, Rocks, Trails, Wet highways, you name it and they perform and step up to the plate. I doubt I run them on 7++ trails, they are NOT BFG KMs but for every day they are GREAT!

 

[ColoradoWino]

Hey Tncdrew, what type of lift did you do to your Willys to fit the Toyo 34"? Just curious as I like that option. Is there any rubbing?

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