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Getting lifted + new wheels and tires, is a bit out of my budget at the moment. No matter how I spec it, it will be 7-8k+ for the total package. My 4xe Rubi came with 33s. I am leaning towards the Mopar 35 Beadlock wheels and a 2-inch lift max (maybe Mopar, too?). Should I get a lift first, then upgrade the wheels and tires? Or go with bigger wheels and tires now, and lift later?


(picture is I-90 in Washington by Snoqualmie pass)
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How new is your Jeep? I would say if it’s still new and under warranty, stick to a mopar 2 inch lift and keep your warranty. I have the mopar lift w 35s and it’s perfect. Enough street manners and good for off-roading
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I planned to new wheels, tires, and a mild lift all at the same time. Circumstances resulted in me getting the wheel and 315s on yesterday and I have to wait a couple months for the lift install. Here is my interim look…

Jeep Wrangler JL Which first, lift, or bigger tires? C001D2D6-A2F2-42BA-8434-4F0424C9D796


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....If it’s one or the other, I’d do tires first. Gonna look funny with the lift and stock 33s.
Nah, they look just fine with the 33's. I did my lift first and plan to get tires (probably 35's) later. You can't get squat for used tires so I might as well get some miles on them instead of trying to sell them with almost no wear (under 3,000 miles). You can get a little more by selling the wheels to, but I'm keeping those so I'd basically be throwing money away if I swap the tires.

If it is out of your budget, I'd say do neither.

Alternatively, you could do a spacer lift and save a ton of money.
That's exactly what I did. It really depends on what the purpose of the lift is. For me the stock Rubicon suspension is perfectly capable for everything I'll ever do with it. The lift was just because I like they way lifted Jeeps (and trucks) look. So for me, paying for all new suspension components is unnecessary.

I put a Daystar 2" kit on my Jeep (and the last one too) which even comes with longer LCA's to correct the caster after lifting. It's a small thing, but it keeps it from being twitchy on the road. If you do the work yourself you'll be under $400 for the lift. These JL's are by far the easiest vehicles I've ever lifted. I have a how-to thread on the install if you're interested.

In the meantime here's 2" on stock 33's. Sure 35's will look better but I don't think they look ridiculously small. Certainly not so small that I feel the need to take off brand new tires.
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Nah, they look just fine with the 33's. I did my lift first and plan to get tires (probably 35's) later. You can't get squat for used tires so I might as well get some miles on them instead of trying to sell them with almost no wear (under 3,000 miles). You can get a little more by selling the wheels to, but I'm keeping those so I'd basically be throwing money away if I swap the tires.

That's exactly what I did. It really depends on what the purpose of the lift is. For me the stock Rubicon suspension is perfectly capable for everything I'll ever do with it. The lift was just because I like they way lifted Jeeps (and trucks) look. So for me, paying for all new suspension components is unnecessary.

I put a Daystar 2" kit on my Jeep (and the last one too) which even comes with longer LCA's to correct the caster after lifting. It's a small thing, but it keeps it from being twitchy on the road. If you do the work yourself you'll be under $400 for the lift. These JL's are by far the easiest vehicles I've ever lifted. I have a how-to thread on the install if you're interested.

In the meantime here's 2" on stock 33's. Sure 35's will look better but I don't think they look ridiculously small. Certainly not so small that I feel the need to take off brand new tires.
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Looks funny. :devil:?
 

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I planned to new wheels, tires, and a mild lift all at the same time. Circumstances resulted in me getting the wheel and 315s on yesterday and I have to wait a couple months for the lift install. Here is my interim look…

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That looks beautiful the way it is…
 

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Getting lifted + new wheels and tires, is a bit out of my budget at the moment. No matter how I spec it, it will be 7-8k+ for the total package. My 4xe Rubi came with 33s. I am leaning towards the Mopar 35 Beadlock wheels and a 2-inch lift max (maybe Mopar, too?). Should I get a lift first, then upgrade the wheels and tires? Or go with bigger wheels and tires now, and lift later?


(picture is I-90 in Washington by Snoqualmie pass)
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Maybe this will help you decide: You don't need a lift to run the size tires you mentioned. 35s fit OEM Jeep JL most models. that I know of. This would dictate getting your lift first would be my guess.

Your Jeep, your wallet do as feel and I will back you 100%.
 

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Your Jeep, your wallet do as feel and I will back you 100%.
You know, that's actually a very popular opinion on this forum. I've been on others where you get nothing but hate if you don't bow to the status quo. I don't stay on those forums long. There's a reason I've been here for years.
Good people, good info, lots of varied opinions and view points. Just all around good forum we've got here.
 

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Yeah I caught that. :giggle:
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Will the 35s make it ride better than 33s or some other reason?
 

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Do the tires and get a spacer lift for now. Do mopar lift later
 

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It appears the OP is doing this for appearence purposes. Therefore I think he would be fine with doing wheels/tires first. If I'm wrong and this Jeep will be going offroad, do the lift first.
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