wheel size, sidewall & load rating

[MyDaughters20JL]

currently running the stock 285's on stock rubi wheels on my '20 rubi & have several thoughts running through my mind:
1) assuming the same tire (BFG KO2), if I were to go to an 18" wheel (8.5" wide, +35 offset), obvioulsy there is going to be less sidewall:
how much difference in handling & traction is the difference in sidewall going to create?
2) The KO2's in 35x12.5/18 are only available in load range E:
How much difference in handling & traction is the difference in load range going to create?
3) if I were to go "all the marbles" and upgrade to an 18" wheel AND the Load range E 35's,
is there really going to be a noticeable difference in handling & traction?

I'd really like to go all the marbles & upgrade to an 18" wheel AND the 35 BFG's, but if it will affect handling & traction too much, I"m going to stick with the load range C BFG's that are on it now & forego the 35's

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[40”JLURD]

You do not want 18” wheels tire options suck. What’s 1” going to do for looks vs 17” anyways? Almost nothing...

If you must have a bigger wheel then I suggest you go to 20” which has the second best choices available for off-road tires. 18” will be a severe handicap in choosing future tires.

That being said I suggest you stick with 17” wheels in 8.5” or 9” width.

The stock BFG’s on a rubicon are load rating C

Save yourself the headache and get 17” wheels and go with the metric 35” BFG KO2 which measures 34.4” (according to them) and is also C LOAD RATED just like the stock ones are.

 

[blnewt]

You do not want 18” wheels tire options suck. What’s 1” going to do for looks vs 17” anyways? Almost nothing...

If you must have a bigger wheel then I suggest you go to 20” which has the second best choices available for off-road tires. 18” will be a severe handicap in choosing future tires.

That being said I suggest you stick with 17” wheels in 8.5” or 9” width.

The stock BFG’s on a rubicon are load rating C

Save yourself the headache and get 17” wheels and go with the metric 35” BFG KO2 which measures 34.4” (according to them) and is also C LOAD RATED just like the stock ones are.

Yep, stick w/ 17s

 

[Headbarcode]

3rd vote for sticking with 17's. 1st vote for sticking with standard color typing.

 

[Kreepin1]

2nd vote for sticking with one font.

I know you were looking at the Method Double Standard. Which wheel are you looking at now?

In the other thread, you were focused on not having any "poke." You should be aware that the reason wider wheels have less offset is to keep the tires from rubbing on the frame, control arms and fender liner. So, you might like a taller skinnier tire. I'd consider running 285/75R18 (about 35x11.5) tires on those +35 wheels you've found.

You don't really tell us what you mean by "traction." Since you are looking at BFG KO2's I assume off road traction is not a concern and you want good wet pavement and light snow traction. I'd suggest the Nitto Terra Grappler G2.

Generally speaking, 18" wheel/tire combos are heavier than 17" wheel/tire combos. There is also less tire selection and the tires you do find are for light trucks so they're mostly load range E. The thicker sidewall in E rated tires makes for a little rougher ride. However, the shorter stiffer sidewall improves handling. I think you would be pleased with the look and find the traction/handling acceptable.

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