I recently purchased a 2013 JKR and after 3 weeks, have ordered my lift kit from the local 4x4 shop. I decided on the Rock Krawler 2.5 Flex lift over the AEV 2.5 based on the shops recommendation and all of the great info I have read on this forum. It is going to take up to 2.5 weeks for the lift to be in stock so I have a little time to decide on wheels and tires. This will be my daily driver(although I only average around 4k miles per year) and will unfortuantely never see much off-road use.

Wheels - I really like the stock Rubi wheels and am considering keeping them and running spidertrax. My other option would be black Pintlers. If i factor in selling my wheels/tires it is only about a $500 decision. I know the stock wheels are quite polorizing, but I think they look good on my billet JK and differentiate it as a 2013. The pintlers are just sexy and would look good as well.

Tires - I orignally wanted KM2s but have been a bit turned off by the fact that they run small and are pricey. If I pay for 35s, I want something as close to 35 as possible. I am scared of MTR/Ks based on reviews I have read about balancing issues. The shop is really pushing Nitto Trail Grapplers. Thery are cheaper than the KM2s but heavier. I need to do some more research on this tire. I have also considerd Toyo MTs but the shop is not real high on these for some reason. Any thoughts on the Nittos in regards to actual size and on-road performance?

I have loved reading this forum and learning about my new Jeep.

 

The Nittos or Toyos are great tires. They're on the heavier end but are probably the most well balanced tire out there. I don't think you will see a bad review on either. If you're primarily using your rig for daily driving, you may want to look at an AT vs an MT, just something to think about.

 

I love my Toyo m/t's. They are quieter than most a/t's that I've owned in the past.

 

I'd take a look at the Goodyear Duratracs for a daily driver that's not going to see much offroad. They are better in rain and snow and are lighter than the Toyos or Nittos.

 

appreciate the feedback fellas. seems just like lifts, tires are six of one; half dozen of the other. After doing some research today Im leaning towards the Nitto TGs since they will be closer to 35" than the KM2. As little as I drive, the wear and extra weight shouldnt be much of an issue for me. I got the 4.10 auto/3.6 pentastar so i hope it will do ok with the bigger/heavier tires. No interest in a re-gear!

 

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