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The Jeep Gladiator combines the Wrangler JL platform with a pickup bed. That combo makes it uniquely capable, and uniquely tire-demanding. The Rubicon's off-road hardware is factory-ready for serious trail use straight from the dealer. Here are the best tires for every Gladiator build.
Common Jeep Gladiator tire sizes
Gladiator Sport: 245/75R17 (31.5-inch). Gladiator Overland: 255/70R18.
Gladiator Rubicon: LT285/70R17 (32.8-inch), with front and rear lockers and Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires standard.
Gladiator Mojave: LT285/70R17, built for desert running with Fox internal-bypass shocks and hydraulic jounce bumpers.
The Rubicon comes ready for 33-inch tires stock. With a 2-inch lift and wheel spacers, 35-inch tires fit without major modifications.
Best tires: Gladiator Sport and Overland
Falken Wildpeak AT3W in LT245/75R17 (Sport) or LT255/70R18 (Overland): a solid upgrade from the OEM all-season. It carries the 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) winter rating, an industry-standard snow-traction certification, plus better off-road grip, with only a minor bump in highway noise.
BF Goodrich KO2 in LT245/75R17 (Sport) or LT255/70R18 (Overland): the benchmark A/T for owners who trail frequently. It grips rock better than the Wildpeak, but it's louder on the highway.
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Best tires: Gladiator Rubicon (33-inch stock)
BF Goodrich KO2 in LT285/70R17: the most popular Rubicon upgrade. It beats the factory Falken AT3W for traction in rock and clay.
Toyo Open Country M/T in LT285/70R17: built for Rubicon owners doing regular rock crawling and technical trail use. The M/T tread pattern excels in exactly the conditions the Rubicon was designed for.
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro in LT285/70R17: an underrated M/T option with excellent mud and clay performance. It's well-suited to West Georgia's red-clay off-road terrain.
35-inch builds on the Gladiator Rubicon
With a 2-inch lift and 1.25-inch wheel spacers, the Gladiator Rubicon accommodates LT315/70R17 (35-inch equivalent) tires without extensive trimming.
BF Goodrich KM3 in LT315/70R17: the most popular 35-inch Gladiator build tire for technical trail use.
Toyo Open Country MT in LT315/70R17: quieter alternative to the KM3 for Gladiator owners who daily-drive significant highway miles.
Best Jeep Gladiator tires by build
| Build | Tire | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sport / Overland | Falken Wildpeak AT3W | Solid upgrade from the OEM all-season; 3PMSF rating plus better off-road grip, only a minor bump in highway noise |
| Sport / Overland | BF Goodrich KO2 | Benchmark A/T for owners who trail frequently; grips rock better than the Wildpeak, louder on the highway |
| Rubicon (33-inch stock) | BF Goodrich KO2 | Most popular Rubicon upgrade; beats the factory Falken AT3W for traction in rock and clay, in LT285/70R17 |
| Rubicon (33-inch stock) | Toyo Open Country M/T | For owners doing regular rock crawling and technical trail use, in LT285/70R17 |
| Rubicon (33-inch stock) | Cooper Discoverer STT Pro | Underrated M/T option with excellent mud and clay performance; well-suited to West Georgia red-clay terrain, in LT285/70R17 |
| 35-inch Rubicon build | BF Goodrich KM3 | Most popular 35-inch Gladiator build tire for technical trail use, in LT315/70R17 |
| 35-inch Rubicon build | Toyo Open Country MT | Quieter alternative to the KM3 for owners who daily-drive significant highway miles, in LT315/70R17 |
Frequently asked
What tires come on the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon?
The Gladiator Rubicon comes with Falken Wildpeak AT3W in LT285/70R17 from the factory, a capable A/T built specifically for the Rubicon platform. The BF Goodrich KO2 is the most popular first upgrade.
How much do Jeep Gladiator tires cost?
LT245/75R17 A/T tires (Sport): $140–200 per tire. LT285/70R17 (Rubicon and Mojave size): $160–230 per tire. 35-inch LT315/70R17: $200–280 per tire. A set of four installed: $560–800 for Sport size.
What's the difference between all-terrain and mud-terrain for a Gladiator?
All-terrains are the do-everything choice — quiet enough to daily drive, grippy enough for trails, and usually snow-rated. Mud-terrains trade highway manners and tread life for serious bite in deep mud and rock. If your Gladiator is a daily that sees weekend trails, all-terrain is the smart default; go mud-terrain only if you're genuinely in the rough often.
Should I replace all four tires on my Gladiator at once?
On a four-wheel-drive rig like the Gladiator, yes — matched tread across all four keeps the drivetrain happy and the handling predictable. If one tire gets destroyed on a trail and the others are near-new, a shop can sometimes shave a new one to match. Otherwise buy the set together and rotate it faithfully to make it last.
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Last updated 2026-07-24. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.