Got a question -
I have a 2013 JKU with stock steelies and the P225s - yea I know time for a upgrade.

I'm looking at two options - 265 General AT2's and keeping them on the stock 16' rims
Or
A guy up the road is selling 5 rubicon hard rock takeoffs (rims/tires) for $800.

My question is should I go brand new and bigger (265 v 255)??

Also, how much would it cost to have someone install the takeoffs? I suppose I'd need to balance them etc, too??

Thanks!

 

I liked the BFG KM's (Rubi take-offs) when I had them. You might offer a bit less, a lot of people take them off so there's a glut even though they're a great tire.

edit: Just noticed you're in NH -- I didn't think the KM was the best tire on icy roads.

 

The take off's should already be balanced. The problem would be the TPMS sensors from the Rubi would have to be paired to your Jeep which means you would have to take the tires off the wheel or you could get a AEV pro-cal and just turn them off. IMO Getting new tires for your 7" wheel is a good option for starters. 265's can be run on those wheels but they most likely have no or slight rubbing at full lock and forget about flexing more than a few inches with stock backspacing. I really recommend level 8 trackers they are $100 each and you can put the tire you want on them since they are 8.5 inches wide. Best part about level 8 trackers are they are $100. Mine have rock rash and torn up from trails and If I break them I'm only out $100. Bead Locks are nice but I have more mud here than rocks in costal Carolina so I can get away with 15 psi on a non bead lock wheel. Bead locks at $350 a piece are not worth it for me.

 

I like the idea of the takeoffs but only because I like the hard rock wheels, can't stand my steelies. But I suppose buying brand new tires (and maybe upgrading the wheels later) is a safer bet. I know you can run the 265s without rubbing but flexing may be a different story as you said.

 

265's were a stock option so you should not have any problems with them off-road. I bought a set of 265's for less than $800. IMO- if you're paying more than $500 for takeoffs then you're paying too much.

For comparison sake, I also located a set of 285's (minutely larger than stock) for just over $800.

 

Keep in mind that the selection in both tires and wheels is getting smaller and smaller for 16" 's

You don't have to worry about pairing up the TPMS from one Jeep to another although the frequencies can be different from some years to some years.

 

Are you certain 265's are a stock option? I thought Rubi's come with 255's?

 

The 265's are standard on the 10A and backcountry package. All of the jeeps use the same coil suspension, flares, and bumpstops so they shouldn't be an issue.

I had 265's myself for a little while, they're shorter and wider than the 255's if you do the math and conversions.

 

I totally agree with you stock steel wheels are ugly. I think 5 wheels. I'm assuming they are fairly new at $800 is ok. I guess it all comes down how much your willing to spend. He wants to unload them so why not talk him Down $150. Great part about NH is no sales tax if you do go to a shop. I lived in NH for a few years. Graduated class of 2000 concord high. "Go Tide!!!" Going up there this summer to hit some class 6 roads and trails this summer.

 

Do the take offs. Then in about 3-4 years you'll be ready for new tires and you'll already have the better wheels. I paid about $800 when I got my set of 5 take offs. I then sold my original wheels & tires for $600. So for $200 I got the rubi wheels & tires on my sport (original was 17", not steelies).