Jeep wrangler 35 inch tires 3 inch lift

I have a 2016 wrangler Unlimited Willys. I am getting ready to put on a 3.5 inch lift. Looking for tires for the stock rims (I know I will need wheel spacers). I have searched and it seems most days BFG KO2 or Goodyear Duratrac. Most of these posts seem to be a few years old though. When I call local places, most say they can’t even get Duratrac’s now. A few shops recommended Toyo AT2 or MT2. And one recommended Nitto Trail Grapplers. This will be a daily driver but I do off-road on weekends. Usually mud, dirt, and stuff like that. No rock crawling. What does everyone suggest? Thanks!

I just did 33" (285/70/17) Duratracs on my 2015 Willys. Absolutely love them...definitely still readily available.

I just took off a set of 285/70/17 Toyo AT2's...I thought they were excellent tires and would recomend them. The only reason I took them off was to go to a bigger size.

Since you are mounting to stock wheels, consider the 285/75r17 size as it is a better match for the narrow 7.5" wide stock wheels. They are only about 1/4" shorter than a typical 35. Or check out the Kenda RT in 35x10.5x17. There's a number of guys running them here and really like the tire. I'd look at the new Toyo ATIII in the 285/75r17 size.

If you expect more mud, you will give up a little on the street, that's just how mud terrains are... But the Milestar Patagonia in 315/70r17 is a really good tire, and it would be much better in mud... I've got multiple sets and they've been solid.

Do you have any Discount Tire shops in your area? They're my go to and many other forum members use them a lot too. Wide selection generally including KO2s and Duratracs, usually have about the best pricing you'll find, free rotations and balancing the life of the tires, etc. They may not have every tire in stock at all times, but if it's on their web site they can get it in pretty quick as they have a huge nationwide distribution network.

I have Nitto Ridge Grapplers on mine. They did real well rock crawling in Moab when we went and also do pretty decent on the slippery, muddy abandoned logging roads in the West Virginia mountains. So far after close to 30,000 miles on them they are wearing very evenly (5 tire rotation with every oil change) and are still pretty quiet.

I installed 35" Ridge Grapplers last week. Great look for a hybrid AT, very little tire roar and good in rain with standing water. Mine replaced 315 Pro Comp AT's and are definitely a big upgrade. Never could balance the Pro Comps but Nitto's were spot on at 80+ on the interstate.

"This will be a daily driver but I do off-road on weekends. Usually mud, dirt, and stuff like that. No rock crawling. What does everyone suggest? Thanks!"

I recommend nothing. Stay stock.

To an extent I agree with @redwolf4k, if you are using it as a daily driver, and not doing any hardcore wheeling, why put a 3.5" lift on it. That is way more than you need, even to run 35's. You can happily run 35's with a 2.5" lift, and a 2.5" lift is dramatically less expensive to do right. Also, why do you need 35's? That is a lot of tire. And it will dramatically change your gearing. You can regear to compensate, but that is more money (although it is often less money than the set of wheels and 35" tires). 33" tires and a leveling kit would probably be more than enough for a daily driver used like that. And would still ride nice.

Oh, and Kenda and Goodyear both make a 35" tire that is narrow enough to fit on the stock wheels properly. It is a 35x10.5-17. There is a thread on here about the Kenda.

Kenda's new KR601 R/T in 35x10.5R17 (280/80R17) is out!

Kenda has the new KR601 R/T in 35x10.5R17 out! Actual listed spec chart size of 34.7x11R17 converts to 280/80R17 And it's D rated !!! I've got a set of 5 coming Fed-Recks, we'll see how they look when they get here next week! .

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Yeah, 2.5” lift is plenty for 35s even with factory fenders. Ran that setup for several years and was great. 3.5” lift with 35s looks funny IMO, too much gap.

I just did 33" (285/70/17) Duratracs on my 2015 Willys. Absolutely love them...definitely still readily available.

I have heard good things on the duratracs. I will have to call some more places.

Since you are mounting to stock wheels, consider the 285/75r17 size as it is a better match for the narrow 7.5" wide stock wheels. They are only about 1/4" shorter than a typical 35. Or check out the Kenda RT in 35x10.5x17. There's a number of guys running them here and really like the tire. I'd look at the new Toyo ATIII in the 285/75r17 size.

If you expect more mud, you will give up a little on the street, that's just how mud terrains are... But the Milestar Patagonia in 315/70r17 is a really good tire, and it would be much better in mud... I've got multiple sets and they've been solid.

Thank you! Some great options here. I will check them out.

Do you have any Discount Tire shops in your area? They're my go to and many other forum members use them a lot too. Wide selection generally including KO2s and Duratracs, usually have about the best pricing you'll find, free rotations and balancing the life of the tires, etc. They may not have every tire in stock at all times, but if it's on their web site they can get it in pretty quick as they have a huge nationwide distribution network.

I checked and I do. I will give them a call today.

I run Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws. They are as good as Duratracs in the winter and better on the trail in the summer especially with the sharp rocky trails we have out here. Oh and I have 285/75R17 (34s) with a 3 1/2 inch AEV lift and flat fenders

To an extent I agree with @redwolf4k, if you are using it as a daily driver, and not doing any hardcore wheeling, why put a 3.5" lift on it. That is way more than you need, even to run 35's. You can happily run 35's with a 2.5" lift, and a 2.5" lift is dramatically less expensive to do right. Also, why do you need 35's? That is a lot of tire. And it will dramatically change your gearing. You can regear to compensate, but that is more money (although it is often less money than the set of wheels and 35" tires). 33" tires and a leveling kit would probably be more than enough for a daily driver used like that. And would still ride nice.

Oh, and Kenda and Goodyear both make a 35" tire that is narrow enough to fit on the stock wheels properly. It is a 35x10.5-17. There is a thread on here about the Kenda.

Kenda's new KR601 R/T in 35x10.5R17 (280/80R17) is out!

Kenda has the new KR601 R/T in 35x10.5R17 out! Actual listed spec chart size of 34.7x11R17 converts to 280/80R17 And it's D rated !!! I've got a set of 5 coming Fed-Recks, we'll see how they look when they get here next week! .

www.wranglerforum.com

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I have talked to people at the parks where I sometimes off-road. There are some tricky spots and they recommended a 3.5 lift. I am in TN and we don’t have a lot of rock crawling. Still, some of the trails are difficult and I am on them almost every weekend. I currently have 33s and a teraflex leveling kit. Also, when I say daily driver, I work from home and that consists of a taking my son to soccer practice 4 nights a week with a 15 minute drive. I actually spend more time off road probably. I should have been more specific.

I run Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws. They are as good as Duratracs in the winter and better on the trail in the summer especially with the sharp rocky trails we have out here. Oh and I have 285/75R17 (34s) with a 3 1/2 inch AEV lift and flat fenders

I saw those when I was looking on the discount tire website. I thought it was a good looking tire. Good to hear someone give support for it. Thanks!

I would not run M/Ts again for a daily driver. Too loud and others who run KOs say they are quiet on the road. Also I'm not doing anything that they can't do off road.

I just swapped from Falken Wildpeak MT's 35x12.5 to Wildpeak AT3W's 315/70. I didn't like the MT's, too loud, didn't handle well on the road. AT's are great for the road, smooth and quiet. Haven't gotten them offroad yet.

I just swapped from Falken Wildpeak MT's 35x12.5 to Wildpeak AT3W's 315/70. I didn't like the MT's, too loud, didn't handle well on the road. AT's are great for the road, smooth and quiet. Haven't gotten them offroad yet.

Got them off road this past weekend. The trails varied from gravel road, to dirt trail, sandy soil, muddy holes full of water, and sections that were mostly or all rock. I'm super impressed with the AT3W aired down to 15psi. They climbed over rocks with good grip, even big wet rocks in a creek. I didn't get into thick mud but the tread never packed with mud. They made climbs up fairly steep hills that were muddy with rocks and downed trees. I was the only guy with open diffs and I think I only bypassed the first climb because these were the most difficult trails I've been on and I wasn't yet confident with my (or the tires') ability. Aired back up to 29psi, it was a smooth drive home.

I decided to go with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. I have had them about a month and I love them. It is a great looking tire and performs well on and off road. I am also loving the lift. Thanks everyone for the advice.