Turbotbird83

Yes... another thread on tire options, so I apologize in advance :-)

I have a 2010 Sahara 2-door with stock rims/tires. I really want to upgrade to 35s for that more aggressive look and was wondering what was all involved. I have heard that tires for 18" rims can be pretty pricey, but when I shopped around, the price of 35 /12.50R18s didn't seem much different to the price of 35 /12.50R17s. I think Nitto G2s were going for $291.00. Also, I understand that with the Sahara wheels, you need 1.5 inch spacers. Is this because the backspacing is different between wheels?

I guess I just want to know whats all involved and whats the best route to go. I really love the look of my current rims and prefer not to change them out, unless I need to swap them out with Rubi wheels. I do little offroading and when I do, Its nothing outrageous like rock climbing.

I appreciate the feedback! The snow is starting to fall and I want to be prepared out here in the woods!

Saharaunlmtd

Yes, the spacers are because the stock rims do not have enough backspacing to clear the air dam, control arms, and sway bars when u jump to a 12.5" tire.

When I had a Sahara, I sold the rims as soon as I wore out the stockers in favor if 17s bc the tires were about $50 cheaper for the same size in 18.

I have since dropped to 15" for the se cost per tire reason.

TheNoob

Do you plan on lifting the Jeep? Planning on running stock fenders, or trimming them? You'll need bump stops, size depending on the answer for the first 2 questions.