Winter Tires on Rubicon Wheels

[LSU_Illini]

I have a nice set of Rubicon take-off wheels and want to mount snow tires for the winter on my 2022 JLU Rubicon. I know there's some debate over winter tire effectiveness vs the stock ATs, but I much prefer real winter tires.

That said, I'm a big Blizzak fan and plan to purchase the DM-V2 which does not come in the stock 285/70/17 size. I'd prefer a more narrow tire for the winter and the Blizzaks are available in:

245
255
265/70/17

Any issues with mounting the 255's or 265's on the stock Rubicon wheels?

Thanks-

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[AcesandEights]

Nope, no problem. Mount 'em up and drive on.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

You guys wouldnt happen to know what the largest size winter tire is available would you? I was thinking of doing the same. Maybe a skinny 35"?

 

[LSU_Illini]

You guys wouldnt happen to know what the largest size winter tire is available would you? I was thinking of doing the same. Maybe a skinny 35"?

Check out Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3, I think they have a 35 size.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

Check out Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3, I think they have a 35 size.

Thanks.

 

[AcesandEights]

Check out Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3, I think they have a 35 size.

Ditto

 

[Reinen]

I run the Hakkapeliitta LT3s in 285/70R17. Excellent winter tire, huge improvement over AT tires. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what a winter tire is and thinks sliding is a normal part of winter driving (it's not). The Hakkas are as good or better than Blizzaks in performance but have longer lasting tread.

 

[sailscall]

I have a nice set of Rubicon take-off wheels and want to mount snow tires for the winter on my 2022 JLU Rubicon. I know there's some debate over winter tire effectiveness vs the stock ATs, but I much prefer real winter tires.

That said, I'm a big Blizzak fan and plan to purchase the DM-V2 which does not come in the stock 285/70/17 size. I'd prefer a more narrow tire for the winter and the Blizzaks are available in:

245
255
265/70/17

Any issues with mounting the 255's or 265's on the stock Rubicon wheels?

Thanks-

I’d get a set of take off rims and mount the snows to those. It’s going to cost at a minimum $25 / tire to takeoff your “summer” tires, mount your snows, and balance each tire. Then you repeat in the spring. Do that for 2-3 winters and you’re ahead of the game. If you’re really energetic buy yourself a nice jack from Harbor Fright and some Jack stands at do it at your leisure.

 

[LSU_Illini]

That's the idea. I'll have the snows mounted on my extra set of wheels and swap them over every fall/spring.

 

[Discount Tire]

You can fit a Blizzak DMV2 safely on a wheel from 6.5 to 9.0 inches wide.

We have that size in stock, let us know if we can help.

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