Tested: 35's and No Lift for the Jeep Wrangler JK

[@jamesdunphy6262]

I perfer lift up. Make the jeep look even better. 35" and 2.5 lift is best. For both road and off road. Make jeep look bigger , tough look.

[@yoegster]

35", 18" Wheels, 3"lift - just did and that is the perfect set-up. May do a video....

[@CD-lw6fl]

I threw on 33” on a 2017 jk and the front wheel rubbed at full tilt. Had to install 1 1/2” spacers on all four, problem solved and it brought it out just beyond the fender edge. Mint! Appreciate the video though

[@shanemacdonald1147]

This is a very good video for people that are wanting to buy wheels for their jeep but don’t know sizes well I have a 37s now with shock upgrades but not a full lift

[@ed0985587]

Speaking from experience with a 2015 2 Door and 35x12.50, off-road tilt works great. You’re going to hate anything other than bouncing around town. Long treks on the turnpike etc, you definitely want to accommodate different gears.

[@bobbymulwee7641]

My favorite journalist on one of my favorite channel.... thanks! Whats Ali's Twitter?

[@DrivingLine]

He doesn't have a Twitter. He's old school that way!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I LEARNED A BLOT!!!!!!!

[@gingerw7284]

Kudos for covering all the tires! Thinking of getting bigger tires without a lift. Thank you for sharing.

[@ucnhtmenow1]

A tune and set of gears should be done on every jeep anyway since jeeps are some of the slowest vehicles on earth. The new turbo Diesel isn't too bad when tuned.

[@nicholasbaldwin1674]

If you ran BFGs you could lower it because they are barely over 34" 🤦‍♂️😂🤣

[@ntsms69]

I currently have 33s, I think 35s might be too much, so 34s would be perfect (I think!).

[@LaRuta.Ovrland]

Planning on going 3.5 inch lift kit with 35s R17 what you guys think??

[@coreydw1]

Did you do this? Did you extend brake lines?

[@misaelcastro8890]

Well 4wheeparts said I couldn't run 35s on my jk impossible

[@MindyTunnell]

Guys at the shop said I couldn't do 235s on my patriot a few years ago either. I told him, yea, I've done my research. Put em on. Had a slight rub, but Once I got some moab rims I didn't have any at all.

[@AustinH7]

You can! It’s just really really not a good idea, unless you chop the fenders

[@yndiradiazlopez6806]

Great video ! It is technically possible to have the 35 without a lift, but the conclusion of the video is that lifting is the right thing to do !

[@markwilletts1252]

I have that exact car, am I going to be fucked if I don’t lift it and I put 35’s on?

[@kevro1976]

Thanks for the info! I have a 2.5” lift and wanted to upgrade from the 35” tire to a 37” and you answered that for me. And yes I do have the Rubicon model. Has anyone else done this? Would like to hear the thoughts!

[@DrivingLine]

You can see our JK with 2.5'' and 37s here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6i5Y6lmqpp1rqc

[@MrJoshcc600]

Ill do that too as soon as my 33s are kaput. They have about 10k miles left maybe. Got a sport so I'm going to get a built front Axel same time too. Plan on keeping the 2.5 lift if I can

[@wesduchon2077]

This was very informative for me

[@coreydw1]

When going 35s and then to 37s people need to consider bigger brakes as well.

[@DrivingLine]

You are correct. We've covered this in the past. You can see our video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH3JnamXZ5uHbNU

[@nugegaming676]

much help!!

[@LeandroFTW]

Nasty!

[@alhamedi66]

What about the scrub reduce angle not effect the handling, to go from stock 28.9" to 35" without any effect on handling or billing. To go to 35" without any problems what the recommended procedures in all 4x4 brands vehicles.

[@ar7067]

I would have done the same but qould have had to regear 😭

[@twosnjuk]

This was great ... Thank you

[@rezamota2848]

Great video! I'm planning to have a 4 inch life with 35s tire on my Procamp 17 wheels! what do you all think about the set up?

[@DrivingLine]

That lift and tire size will work fine. I don’t have much experience with ProComp lifts on the JK. So, I can’t speak to the ride/performance.

[@khaosdaly566]

Forgive me because I'm a bit dumb when it comes to anything gear/engine related. Do you have to regear? Or is it okay to just kiss your gas mileage goodbye and stay on pavement? Sounds like that calibration is really important for accurate speedometer though

[@DrivingLine]

Installing numerically higher differential gears when moving up tire sizes is the right move for sure. However, it’s not cheap. Depending on what gear ratio your Jeep came with from the factory and the size tire you’re going with will play a big role here. Also, where you drive your Jeep makes a difference as well. This Jeep lives in the coastal plains and rarely sees speeds over 55 mph. While differential gears would definitely improve the performance and help with the fuel economy, it’s not as critical. If you’re getting on the highway frequently, that’s a completely different story. And the calibration model is very important for shift points and making your speedometer read correctly.

[@jeffrentsch4318]

​@Driving Line shift point is where I push the clutch and move the stick...

[@4HI-4LOW]

What part of NC are you from I’m ablitrle west of Raleigh, looked like you were out at fort fisher, love going out there for the weekend.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

I’m based out of Wilmington.

[@alfa8822]

I was planing on using 35" tires with a 1.75" spacer lift on my 2017 JK Unlimited Rubicon. I'm changing out all my fenders as well. I have heard that Rubicons have a 1" factory lift over the Sport and Safari. Is that true? If so, that would give me 2.75" lift total. If not, is 1.75" enough and still be able to use my sway bar release?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

There are different spring rates between the Rubicon and other models in the JK lineup, but I would not bank on that giving you extra lift. If you are swapping out your fenders to something more similar to a flat-style fender, you will probably be fine out back. However, you still may rub up front with the sway bar disconnected. A lot of this will depend if you extend the bump stop and what type of backspacing your wheels have.

[@casper3130]

My 2017 JKU with 20" wheels and 295/75's no lift yet rubs a little on real hard turns

[@DrivingLine]

Without knowing the exact wheel, my guess is that your rubbing issue is most likely due to the offset and width of the wheel. I see that a lot with guys running 20x10's.

[@casper3130]

@@DrivingLine mine are 20x9 w/295 75's

[@JayCeeRod1]

Great video thanks brother

[@2muchtalk173]

Recommendation for speedometer calibrator?

[@DrivingLine]

AEV ProCal works great for that.

[@jorgevega4541]

Hello, looking for advice. I want to slap on some patagonia Mt on my unlimited high altitude wrangler with no lift. JL. For the most part I will drive in city, and want to stick with super light off road. Nothing crazy. Is this a good setup ?

[@jorgevega4541]

35sx12.5x17

[@DrivingLine]

@@jorgevega4541 We haven't tested that setup, so we don't want to steer you wrong. You would likely be better of sticking with something like a 33x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler with your setup. You need highline flares that come on the Rubicon to clear a 35 with no lift. Even then, to reduce rub with the stock wheel, a 35x11.50R17 is recommended.

[@bethelhemyitbarek6839]

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[@achavesbarrantes]

So far all videos talk about size fitting, almost none talk about stress on axles shafts. Specially if we refer a stock jeep as the sport (or rubicon?) I still run 33s even with a lift

[@DrivingLine]

That's a great point. This particular JK has the Dana 30 front and Dana 44 rear. Both of those axles are more than capable of running the 35's without issue. If it was a Rubicon, I would have no worries running a 37.

[@achavesbarrantes]

@@DrivingLine Thanks for the reply! Good to know

[@caravandee734]

I have 35in tires+Bilstein Shocks with spacers on my 08 Jeep and drive around town with no problem nice a smooth but as for going off road to play you need a lift kit you will rub even with my set up.

[@khaosdaly566]

Did you regear yours? I'm so new to all this. I don't want to break my jeep, but I have to choose my mods carefully with my budget

[@caravandee734]

@Khaos Daly if it for show don't waste your time and money. After having my jeep for 14 years I ended up selling the 35in tires... MPG HWY 15 City 12😅..Happy you got a Jeep

[@khaosdaly566]

@@caravandee734 I love my jeep. I love the look of bigger tires! Just wondering if I really need to regear for just pavement driving. I don't even really get to see gravel roads, much less any sort of wheeling

[@caravandee734]

@Khaos Daly Reasearch "Superchips" for your Jeep wrangler. But realize that cost of replacement of the tires you get once they wear out..Same tires I got are around $350 each...But if you decide that your going to get them I would go to a Jeep specialist type of store.

[@scottt1651]

Did you have any rub at full lock ?

[@DrivingLine]

no.

[@xv9dl]

JKs with these wide and big tires are silly. I run 255/80/17 KM2s on stock wheels. Guys have nothing on my Rubicon with these. These wide wheels/tires just sling mud everywhere. The rest of the jeep herd has these wide tires, I am in the 1-3% who understands how "pizza cutters" work in snow and mud.

[@erockshabazz9282]

Mickey Thompson just came out with a 255/85/17 think ima try going with those and then save up for some flat fenders

[@dannywilson4876]

What is the offset on those 4.5 backspaced wheels

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

-6 offset. Also, I misspoke. They have 4.75 inches of backspacing.

[@heathersrecon3125]

What wheels are those?

[@DrivingLine]

They are a Venom Rex VR-501 venomrex.com/collections/wheels/products/vr-501-highland-bronze?variant=34124829163658

[@kaylajohnson5056]

is it possible to use the stock jeep rims wit 35s?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

It really depends on the wheel mostly. In my experience, you’ll need wheel spacers at the very least if you were going to keep stock wheels. I ran Rubicon JK wheels in the past with a 35 and a 37. All I needed was a set of standard wheel spacers to make it work.

[@xiiis2caturpande813]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor so we need wheels spacers if i want to use 35 tires?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

@@xiiis2caturpande813 If you are going to run the stock wheels, I would recommend them. If not, you will likely run into rubbing issues.

[@emmareos2805]

I just got 35s on my stock rims, you will need spacers or else it will rub on your sway bar

[@jeepercreepers54]

Great but it looks ridiculous.

[@MindyTunnell]

It was primarily a test. Chill out, bro.

[@michaelv9201]

You said these wheels were 4.5 back space. Would aftermarket wheels with a 4.75 backspace rub?

[@JimmyDickens1]

Your 35”s would have rubbed the splash guard, but what about 34”s? Will they fit stock without rubbing, or will it require a leveling kit or lift? I’m looking at BFG KO2 285 75R17, which are 33.8” tires. I’m using stock wheels without spacers.

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

The would likely still rub the splash guard at full lock. It's pretty easy to trim if you want to keep it on there. A small budget boost would help prevent contact for sure. The bigger issue is that you'll still rub on the fenders pretty heavily off-road with the sway bar disconnected.

[@adamant7146]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor i have a 2017 jku rubicon with a leveling kit which raised it 2" n the front and 1" n the rear although i do have aftermarket bumpers with a winch...i'm looking to move into a 34" tire...thinking about 1.5" wheel spacers and flat fenders...i have the metalcloak durospring bumper stops and more than likely will add 2" bumper stop extensions...do u think i'll have any issues with rubbing either at full turn or off road with this set up?

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

adam ant If you’re going with flat fenders, you shouldn’t have any problems with that setup. I ran a flat fender setup with 2.5 inches lift and 37’s for years on my JK for years.

[@adamant7146]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor very good, thanks for the reply

[@greyfoxadventures4625]

Dude straight up called the jeep a truck...

[@baykkarl9541]

This is what im waiting for ! Could you do 33s as well? So i can compare please

[@Ali_Mansour_Editor]

Karl Freedom I’ll see what I can do. No promises!

[@steve123261]

I have a totally stock 2012 sport 2 door with 285 70 17 duratrack on stock wheels. At full flex disconected the tire just tucks up the stock fender and just to say it dosen't rub. U would need to cut or remove the air dam but who needs that anyways

[@dmacko]

@@Ali_Mansour_Editor I have 33's on my 2016 JK sport and no issues. However, I do have a 2" spacer lift.

[@512TXSDIY]

I have Nitto 33 on my stock height 07 Jk 4 door. Only rubs on sharp turns... wheels spacers would probably correct this but I don’t really care so haven’t really paid it much attention.