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Originally Posted by Jimjensen
Scott,
Would you mind giving some information on your choice of tire and wheel replacements?
Just purchased a 2016 and would like something similar.
I'm also a Havasupian
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Hey Jimjensen,
Well, not to distract from the OPs original intent of this thread, this type of info does apply based on the type of vehicles and how they're equipped and, the fact that they're being considered for a daily driver. I'll make this short. The ad/link below, represents the EXACT SET of tires and wheels the OP of this thread is going to get on his HR edition.
2016 17" Jeep JK Rubicon Wrangler X Wheels and BF Goodrich tires NEW!!
As I stated earlier and in many other posts, there are dozens and dozens of these sets of tires and wheels for sale, on a constant basis when folks buy either new or used Jeep Rubicons or Hard Rock editions, and don't want or need this type of tire. It's real simple, MUD tires are for MUD, PERIOD.
Just how many folks that purchase either brand new or, moderately used Rubis or Hardrocks, delve into mud, recreationally, I suspect is very, very minuscule. So, if a person likes them for what ever reason, then by all means, keep them and enjoy them.
But, for us that have no thought or, ever plan to enter the mud zone, we want nice, quiet and effective tires for our Rubis. And the answer is, ALL TERRAINS. There's a zillion opinions on tires, types, sizes, effects, wear patterns, terrain specific, and a whole lot more.
But, in general, All Terrains are made by just about any leading manufacturer. The ones I chose are Hancook. I chose them because, I've been running them on my GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab for about 2.5 years now and they are still ultra quiet, have outstanding traction and are wearing flawlessly. I outfitted my last Jeep with them and sold it. I wanted the same outstanding performance/quietness/handling/road manors/off road manors and more, for this new Jeep.
So, to answer your question, (sorry it took so long), I chose the Hancook Dynapro 315 70 17 (D-rated) All Terrains and, they're mounted on American Racing Hanson Off Road, 17"x 8" x 4.25" back spaced wheels. That combo is to us, an outstanding setup, looks great, rides very, very smooth and comfortable, has the same manors as the truck, very quiet, and with some regular rotations, I'm pretty sure I'll get in the neighborhood of around 40K miles or so, maybe more, hard to predict for a Jeep that will experience some mild to moderate off roading every once in a while.
The factory Rubi and Hardrock wheels have a 6" back spacing. That means, (if you don't know) that the wheels are really tucked into the fender wells. They do that so that there's absolutely no possible chance of contact between the 255 75 17 B.F. Goodrich Mud terrains and any portion of any fender or any other part of those fenderwells while off roading and extreme articulation.
But, if just about any larger tires are placed onto the factory wheels, you run the potential chance of having contact with the inside of the larger tires with certain components during full turns and full articulation. It all depends on just how large you go, up from the 255 size that's factory. So, hence the reason for a wheel change and, the back spacing I chose. The smaller the number for back spacing, the farther the wheel sticks out from it's mounting position on the hub.
As far as what wheels, wow, a person could type for pages and pages on that one. Ours are pictured below. What each individual sees in a wheel design is just that, individual. So, here's what I'd do if I were you. I'd cruise on into Discount Tires website and, look up wheels for your Jeep. They have an application that, once you choose a set of wheels, you input your particular Jeep, EVEN THE COLOR, and, you'll see just what those wheels look like on your Jeep.
I hope I've answered you accurately and, I most certainly apologize to the OP for any deviation from his original topic although, like stated, I think this info would apply to his thoughts too.
Scott
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