Best tire for stock JKU Sahara? 275/65R18?
 

I'm looking to upgrade the tires on my JKU Sahara to something more aggressive until down the road when I upgrade the suspension, wheels, tires, bumpers, etc.

I'm thinking about the BFG A/T's or Duratracs. 275/65R18 seems like the best choice to avoid rubbing and power loss.

Anyone have any experience, recommendations or pictures?

Appreciate the help!

My recommendation is to buy a set of someone's rubi takeoffs. The stock bf Goodrich tires are much more aggressive looking. Cost is also attractive. I bought my set of five wheels/tires for $850. You will then be left with your set of five which you can sell or keep around for an extra set. I sold mine for $600 so it only cost me $250 to upgrade to the Goodrich ones.

I had the 275/65R18 Duratracs for 3 years before I went to a lift and 33x12.5x15. I thought it was great and a big improvement over the stock tires. Here it is before the lift.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y...5/P1020055.jpg

I would go for the 285/65r18, it will look much better than 275/65r18.

I have the bfg at ko in this size and the ride is very good, much better than the 285/70r18 tires I had but that was because of the heavy black steelies.

Will post some poser shots once I have the Jeep cleaned.

285 or 275 you will still need some spacers, not for rubbing but just to make it look really cool.
Will order mine next month, if the wife gives her approval...(yeah i know i am a w..s)

definitely considering this as an option. for $250 you did great!

i think i'd prefer an a/t though for now, and might as well keep with the 18's until i go for the lift/bigger tires. in which case i think i'll move to a 17.

that looks great! any more pics? and, did you have any issues with rubbing?

thanks!

thanks for the reply. i'll wait for those shots!

Here's a few more after a 2.5" lift with the 275/65R18's. There was no rubbing before the lift other than on the swaybar at full lock. After the lift I put on spacers and now I have wheels with 3.5" offset so no more spacers.

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y.../jeepback1.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/y.../jeepback2.jpg

My pictures, started a new thread with the 285/65r18

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...99#post2960299

I'm running 285/70R17 Duratracs on stock wheels with 1.5" spidertracs wheel spacers. Spacers are needed.

Does this prevent wheel rub entirely? Mind posting some pictures? I'm assuming stock suspension. Thanks!

im running 275/65/18s on my sahara with 1.5" spidertrax..looks good enough for me..for now!

should also mention mine are the duratracs..great tires

Yes stock suspension, need spacers only for turning wheel all the way left n right. Hope these pics help.

Not to hijack the thread but any opinions of Falken Wild Peak
in the same size?

Not familiar about that tire, go to www.jpmagazine.com and check out thier tire ratings.

I'd go with the Duratracs. They just seems to keep going in the mud and have been great in the snow and rain. You're going to lose some gas mileage with them as you'll only get them in 10 ply but not enough to fuss over I think. Definitely get some 1.5" spacers as they will rub at full turn.

Spacers look better anyways, but again they add more unsprung weight and will lower your gas mileage a bit more.

still researching this option.

did anyone try using the washer method mentioned in the project JK write-ups as a solution to rubbing on the sway bar, instead of going with spacers?

and if so, did they still have rub with articulation?

so many questions... :thinking:

where did you buy them from?