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Choosing the Best Jeep Wrangler Tires for Off-Road & On-Road

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Having the right tires for the terrain is vitally important to successful wheeling. Plan ahead and equip your Jeep Wrangler with the tires it needs to get the job done.

There’s no doubt about it; off-road driving is an absolute necessity for any outdoor enthusiast. You can’t get into those secret fishing holes or that prime spot for ultimate wind-surfing without knowing which trails lead you there. When looking for these spots, remember to stay on the beaten path and only travel in areas open to four-wheel drive vehicles. If you’ve just purchased a Jeep and your head is full of off-road dreams, you’re also probably wondering if the tires on your Jeep are the best ones for your plans.

What’s the Purpose of Your Wrangler?

The tires you use are one of the most significant aspects of your Jeep’s performance. It can make the difference between a rock climbing monster and what you perceive to be a gutless wonder. Those Jeep engines are die-hards you’ll have to beat to death with a two-by-four. If your Jeep isn’t pushing up the three-hundred-foot climb over Suicide Hill, chances are you don’t have the right tires.

With all the options to choose from, the task of choosing the right tires for your Jeep can seem overwhelming, but there are really some rather simple rules to play by that all relate to the number one big question—exactly how do you plan to use your Jeep? Knowing how you’re going to use your Jeep will assist you in choosing the correct tires which is not only good for you and the upkeep of your Jeep, but for the trails you travel and your vehicle’s efficiency. Selecting tires geared towards the trails you most frequently travel will provide grip and traction without tearing up the trail to the point of unsatisfactory conditions.

What’s Airing Down & Why It’s Important

A common subject for a lot of the off-roading situations presented below is called airing down. This involves adjusting your air pressure to the terrain you’re tackling. It can make a huge difference when done correctly. Lowering your tire pressure allows your tire of choice to flex more, meaning better grip on slipperier surfaces. This is especially true when you’re rolling with tires with meaty side lugs. Be sure not to lower your air pressure too much, and to have a way to reinflate your tires before you hit the blacktop again.

• When driving on pavement air up tires to manufacturer spec
• Low tire pressure when driving on paved roads will cause your tires to wear faster
• Too high tire pressure can also cause your tires to wear faster
• When airing down, do not lower your tire pressure too much.,You may damage your tire or pop the bead out
• If you plan to run low tire pressure often, beadlocks can help prevent it from popping the bead out
• Don’t drive too fast with aired down tires
• Air tires back up before returning to pavement

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Stock Jeep Wrangler Tire Sizes

Knowing what you have to work with is vital to knowing if the tires you plan on purchasing are indeed an upgrade, especially if you’re going for a taller tire/lift combo. Refer to the chart below to see the stock Jeep tire sizes by year and submodel.

2018 JL Tire Sizes
Rubicon	285/70R17
Sport	245/74R17
Sport S
2007-2017 JK Tire Sizes
Rubicon	255/75/R17
Sahara	255/70R18
Sport (2010-2017)	225/75R16 (2010-2017) or 245/75R16 (2015-2017) or 255/75R17 (2010-2017)
Sport S (2016-2017)	255/75R17
75th Anniversary (2016)	245/75R17
Black Bear (2016)
Willys Wheeler (2016, 2014)	255/75R17
Freedom (2013-2014)	255/75R17
Polar (2014)	255/70R18
MOAB (2013)	255/75R17
Rubicon 10th Anniversary (2013)	265/70R17
Arctic (2012)	255/75R17
70th Anniversary (2011)	255/70R18
Islander (2010)	255/75R17
Mountain (2010)
X (2007-2009)	225/75R16 or 245/75R16 or 255/75R17
1996-2006 TJ Tire Sizes
Rubicon (2003-2006)	245/75R16
SE	205/75R15 (1997-2004) or 215/75R15 (1997-2006) or 225/75R15 (1997-2004)
Sport	215/75R15 (1997-2004) or 225/75R15 (1997-2006) or 30X9.50R15 (1997-2006)
X (2002-2006)	215/75R15 (2002-2004) or 225/75R15 (2005-2006)
Rocky Mountain (2005)	30X9.50R15
Sahara (1997-2004)	225/75R15 or 30X9.50R15
Base Model (1996)	205/75R15 or 215/75R15 or 225/75R15
1987-1995 YJ Tire Sizes
Rio Grande (1995)	215/75R15 or 225/75R15
S (1988, 1991-1995)	205/75R15 (1988, 1991-1995) or 215/75R15 (1988, 1991-1995) or 225/75R15 (1988, 1994-1995)
Sahara (1988-1995)	205/75R15 (1988-1989) or 215/75R15 (1988-1995) or 225/75R15 (1988-1989, 1992-1995)
SE (1994-1995)	225/75R15
SE Sport (1995)	215/75R15 or 225/75R15
Renegade (1991-1994)	29X9.50R15
Base Model (1987-1993)	205/75R15 (1987-1990) or 215/75R15 (1987-1993) or 225/75R15 (1987-1988, 1992-1993)
Islander (1988-1993)	205/75R15 (1988) or 215/75R15 (1988-1993) or 225/75R15 (1988)
Sport (1987-1988, 1993)	205/75R15 (1987-1988) or 215/75R15 (1987-1988, 1993) or 225/75R15 (1987-1988, 1993)
Laredo (1987-1991)	205/75R15 (1987-1989) or 215/75R15 (1987-1991) or 225/75R15 (1987-1989)

Lift Kits and Jeep Wrangler Tire Sizes

You simply may be wondering how tall of tires you can fit under your Jeep with your chosen lift kit. The charts below will provide a good breakdown to refer to, so you can properly match your tires and lift heights.

JK Wranglers

33″ Tires	35″ Tires	37″ Tires	38 » Tires
1.25 in	2.5 in	4.0 in	5.5 in
1.5 in	3.0 in	4.5 in w/ fender flares	6 in
1.75 in	3.25 in	5.0 in
2 in	3.5 in
4.0 in

Note: The JK came with three tire sizes: 225/75/16 or 29×9, 255/75/17 or 32×10, and 255/70/18 or 32×10. The backspacing for the stock rims is 6.25″ which means the mounting surface of the wheel is 3.25″ from the rear lip of the wheel. The less backspacing you have, the more the wheel and tire will be tucked into the wheel well.

The largest tire you can comfortably (for the most part) run on a stock JK is a 33×10. Road going Wranglers won’t see a difference. Off-roaders, however, will want to pay attention to how much flex they experience on the trails. Disconnecting your sway bars with 33×10 tires will result in the tires contacting the fenders.

If you decide to run 33×11 tires, you may run into issues with your tires contacting suspension components. Jeep wheel spacers will fix this issue.

VIDEO: How to Fit 35 Inch Tires on Your Jeep JK

TJ Wranglers

31″ Tires	33″ Tires	35″ Tires	35 » Tires
1.5 in	2.5 in	4.0 in	5.0 in
1.75 in	3.0 in	4.5 in	5.5 in
2 in	3.25 in	*Depends on Kit*	6 in
3.5 in
3.75 in
4.0 in

YJ Wranglers

31×10.5″ Tires	33×12.5″ Tires	35″ Tires	35 » Tires
2.5 in	3.5 in	5.5 in	5.0 in
4.0 in	6 in	5.5 in
4.5 in	6 in
5.0 in

Metric to Standard Tire Calculator

As a community, we also frequently refer to tires with the standard system, but not all manufacturers will list their Jeep tires with standard measurements. The metric tire conversion calculator converts metric tire sizes (285/75R16) to standard tire sizes (31×10.50R15) and standard tires back to metric. This easy to use metric conversion tire calculator is the fastest way to get the tire width, section height, and overall diameter of your Jeep rims and tires so you can get the right wheels for your rig without the guess work .

Best Tires for the Daily Driven Jeep

You’ll need studs, chains, or good all-season tires to navigate off-road, but you also want a tire that can handle being driven on the pavement as well. It can make the difference between sliding sideways down the road until you bury yourself in drifts past your hood and getting to your destination safely. Bald tires are also always an issue you want to address as soon as possible. Use all-terrain radials with plenty of tread when you’re driving in dangerous winter climates.

Take for example a good dedicated mud tire. Said tire can perform great in mud, light dirt, and rocky terrain, but can suffer excessive wear and noisy performance on the highway. A big reason why is because what makes a mud tire great is a soft sidewall. This contrast makes it horrible on the highway where it leads to a bogged down feel in acceleration and poor handling due to sidewall flexing. In addition, the large knobby aggressive tread pattern that contributes to ideal traction on the trail could be problematic on the highway during the rain.

Overall, a tire like the Goodyear Duratrac or BFGoodrich K02, do a great job of maintaining a reasonable balance between the dueling environments. Firm but pliable sidewalls offer great highway performance and when deflated offer very pliable traction on the trail. The tread pattern still offers a good amount of traction, while on the trail, but not too aggressive to cause noise or issues with the rain while on the highway.

• Good compromise between on and off-road
• Low noise levels
• More tread-life than typical mud tires

VIDEO: BF Goodrich All-Terrain Jeep Tire Review

What are Jeep All-Terrain Tires?

All-Terrain (AT) tires are commonly the standard factory tire on entry-level to Sahara model Wranglers and other SUV and truck platforms. These tires are designed for mostly paved road use, but still offer good traction during adverse weather conditions along with light off-road use. The tires follow a traditionally channeled tread pattern found on most sedan vehicles which makes them very efficient at dispersing and channeling water out of the treads to prevent any type of hydroplaning on paved roads.

It’s important to note unlike traditional road tires found on most passenger vehicles, all-terrain tires have slightly larger tread blocks and spacing. This could result in tread “cupping” which is uneven wear or “balding” on only some spots of a tire. This in turn causes the tire to oscillate or bounce slightly. Cupping is sometimes caused by wheel imbalance or bad suspension/steering components. The larger tread pattern of an all-terrain tire makes the tread more prone to cupping and requires special attention to suspension/steering components and more importantly, tire rotation schedules.

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