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Best Tires for Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator combines the Wrangler JL platform with a pickup bed — making it uniquely capable and uniquely tire-demanding. The Rubicon's off-road hardware is factory-ready for serious trail use. Here are the best tires for every Gladiator build.

Common Jeep Gladiator tire sizes

Gladiator Sport, Overland: LT255/75R17 (30.1-inch).

Gladiator Rubicon: LT285/70R17 (32.7-inch) — factory lift, lockers, and Falken Wildpeak AT Trail tires.

Gladiator Mojave: LT255/75R17 — desert-racing-focused with Fox shocks and high-clearance 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 LT255/75R17: excellent upgrade from the OEM all-season — 3PMSF winter rating, better off-road grip, minimal highway noise increase.

BF Goodrich KO2 in LT255/75R17: the benchmark A/T for Gladiator owners who trail frequently — better rock traction than the Wildpeak at the cost of more highway noise.

Best tires — Gladiator Rubicon (33-inch stock)

BF Goodrich KO2 in LT285/70R17: the most popular Rubicon upgrade — better traction in rock and clay than the factory Falken AT Trail.

Toyo Open Country M/T in LT285/70R17: for Rubicon owners who do regular rock crawling and technical trail use — the M/T tread pattern excels in the conditions the Rubicon is built for.

Cooper Discoverer STT Pro in LT285/70R17: an underrated M/T option with excellent mud and clay performance — well-suited to West Georgia 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.

Frequently asked

What tires come on the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon?

The Gladiator Rubicon comes with Falken Wildpeak AT Trail in LT285/70R17 from the factory — a capable A/T specifically designed for the Rubicon platform. The BF Goodrich KO2 is the most popular first upgrade.

How much do Jeep Gladiator tires cost?

LT255/75R17 A/T tires: $140–200 per tire. LT285/70R17 (Rubicon size): $160–230 per tire. 35-inch LT315/70R17: $200–280 per tire. A set of four installed: $560–800 for Sport/Overland size.

Last updated 2026-06-27. General guidance only — confirm specifics with a local shop for your exact vehicle.

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