Tires 265/70/R17 on stock wheels no lift 2018 Jeep JL 2Door is good or no?

[jcdalman]

I am planning of replacing (upgrading) my tires with a wider 265/70/R17 M/T or A/T (BFG K02 or KM3) is it going to rub or I need new set if wheels with offset? currently is a stock 245/75/R17 All season lots of slippage on my first offroad in a washboard and fire road.

 

[Darthwj913]

@jcdalman Sounds like you going for the same size. A 245/75r17 is 31.5inch and a 265/70r17 is a 31.6. If your only looking to go up a little in size say almost a inch. Go for a 255/75r17 that would put you at a 32.1 and popular size due to it being a JK Rubi stock size. Or go 33s and with a 285/70r17. The only reason I would say no for me on the 245 vs 265s you are sacrificing side wall height for width. If it was me and wanted to stay relatively stock 255/75r17s , best of both worlds wider and taller but will clear nicely on stockers. I hope this helps!

 

[SubeeBen]

New jeeps can do up to 285’s bone stock no rubbing etc. rubicons come stock with 285’s

 

[jcdalman]

how about 33x12.5 what kind of rim specs am looking at (offsets and backspace) do i have to lift my jeep or a leveling kit will do or just bum stop

 

[Desert Runner]

Staying with a 17 inch rim and tire combo is the correct thing to do. OEM direction is more and more a standard 20 inch wheel, which is exactly what you do not want in a off-road vehicle. You get decent air down ability with a 17". Some models out there offer a 18 inch wheel which is probably the limit for practicability when airing down. I like my older 16 inch wheel size, good foot print, and good sidewall protection.

 

[jcdalman]

new update of my jeep finally upgraded tires to Milestar patagonia 33x12.5x17 with American Racing offroad rim with 4.50 BS also installed a stubby front bumper and stealth 10s quadratec winch

 

[Rolando]

View attachment 86073 new update of my jeep finally upgraded tires to Milestar patagonia 33x12.5x17 with American Racing offroad rim with 4.50 BS also installed a stubby front bumper and stealth 10s quadratec winch

Looks good.