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epriev

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35 x 12.5 R17 need an 8 inch wide wheel, but I'm seeing these on the stock Rubicon 17x7.5 wheels on FB marketplace. Not sure if they were on off roaders or road posers.

What do the experts say here? Pick up set or not for off roading until I research and go 37s.

Thanks.

2025 JLU Rubicon with 2.5" evo stage 4 lift.
 
epriev said:
35 x 12.5 R17 need an 8 inch wide wheel, but I'm seeing these on the stock Rubicon 17x7.5 wheels on FB marketplace. Not sure if they were on off roaders or road posers.

What do the experts say here? Pick up set or not for off roading until I research and go 37s.

Thanks.

2025 JLU Rubicon with 2.5" evo stage 4 lift.
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The answer would depend on the tire manufacturer's specifications. Some will officially fit while others will not.
 
epriev said:
35 x 12.5 R17 need an 8 inch wide wheel, but I'm seeing these on the stock Rubicon 17x7.5 wheels on FB marketplace. Not sure if they were on off roaders or road posers.

What do the experts say here? Pick up set or not for off roading until I research and go 37s.

Thanks.

2025 JLU Rubicon with 2.5" evo stage 4 lift.
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Ran 35x12.5x17 on my stock JLU Rubicon wheels with AEV 2.5" lift no issues
 
Man, should I just bite the bullet and skip 35s and get 37s? New wheels plus 37. I have 2.5 inch full lift. Steelie wheels.

How bad would it be with the stock gearing for the summer with 37s? Not daily driven.
 
epriev said:
Man, should I just bite the bullet and skip 35s and get 37s? New wheels plus 37. I have 2.5 inch full lift. Steelie wheels.

How bad would it be with the stock gearing for the summer with 37s? Not daily driven.
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I've never heard someone say "I wish I stayed with the smaller tire". That said, 37's are a great size and work great on the Rubicon with a 2.5" lift. You can get by with 4.10 gears but certainly plan on re-gearing in the future to something like a 4.88 or 5.13 ratio.
 
Disciple Off Road said:
I've never heard someone say "I wish I stayed with the smaller tire". That said, 37's are a great size and work great on the Rubicon with a 2.5" lift. You can get by with 4.10 gears but certainly plan on re-gearing in the future to something like a 4.88 or 5.13 ratio.
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That's the plan to re-gear. It just doubles the cost of tires to do both now. The difference between 35 and 37 is a lot more digestible.
 
epriev said:
That's the plan to re-gear. It just doubles the cost of tires to do both now. The difference between 35 and 37 is a lot more digestible.
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Yup, I was in-between going with 35's and 37's. Went with 37's and could not be happier. I have the 4.10's now and daily drive my Jeep sometimes. It's doable but can be annoying sometimes especially getting on the freeway. Hoping to get a regear done here in a few months or sooner. lol Pricing things out and saving right now.
 
So doing more research...

7.5 inch wide rims can be used with the Nitto Ridge Grappler and BFG Mud Terrain KM3 37x12.5 R17 tires.

So keep the stock wheels. Or will wheel spacers be needed?

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