Jeep Gladiator Wheels | Buyers Guide
Shopping Online for your New Jeep Gladiator Wheel and Tire Package
Buying wheels for your Jeep Gladiator can seem like a daunting process, with the wide variety of offsets, backspacing, added lift kits and factory trim levels available it can be a bit overwhelming. We are here to clear some things up and make buying your new wheels and tires for your Gladiator a painless, and confident process. In This Guide we will be covering choosing the correct aftermarket wheel size and offset for the Sport trim, along with the Rubicon, Mojave and more.
Jeep Gladiator Wheel and Tire Fitment With No Lift - Based on the Sport Model
The best fitment for a stock Jeep, in most cases is where the wheel and tire is sitting flush the fender flare, the chart below is sizes specifically for the wheel to sit at this position. Anything beyond these sizes will require special modifications such as a lift kit and fender modifications.
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Wheel Size |
Wheel Offset |
Tire Size |
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17x8.5 |
+0 |
35x12.5 |
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17x9 |
-12 |
35x12.5 |
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18x9 |
-12 |
35x12.5 |
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20x9 |
+0 or +1 |
35x12.5 |
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20x10 |
-18 to -25 |
35x12.5 |
Now keep in mind, The above guide is based on a factory "Sport" trim level model for a no rub, no tire interference fitment. With different trims offering more tire clearance, We have personally seen people stuffing 37" tires on the factory height Rubicon trim. a 35" tire will fit into a sport Gladiator, but when the axle flexes if you are off-road, it is likely to hit the inner fenders and suspension components. The image shown below is a factory suspension Gladiator with 18x9 Fuel Wheels and 35" Tires.
Jeep Gladiator Wheel and Tire Fitment : Leveling Kit or Lift up to 2.5”-Based on the Sport Model
Adding a leveling kit to your Gladiator will increase its ability to accept a 35” tire and still have room to flex, or articulate for those who may find themselves off the road occasionally. The offsets tend to stay the same with stock and lifted applications, adding a lift kit will solve clearance issues on larger tire setups.
While you can run up to a 37" tire on this setup if you find yourself off the beaten path and your axles are flexing, you are going to experience rubbing in your inner fenders.
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Wheel Size |
Wheel Offset |
Tire Size |
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17x8.5 |
+0 |
37x12.5 |
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17x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 |
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18x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 |
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20x9 |
+0 or +1 |
37x12.5 |
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20x10 |
-24 or -25 |
37x12.5 |
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20x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5 |
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22x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5 |
The Image shown below is a Jeep Gladiator With Fuel Wheels, and 35 inch tires on a 2.5" Lift and experiences no rubbing on offroad trails.
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Jeep Gladiator Wheel and Tire Fitment : 2.5" Lift kit and Higher- Based On The Sport Model
This is a general guide for wheel sizes that fit with a 2.5” kit or more. The best way to size up your wheels and tires is to look at your lift kit manufacturers specifications for what wheel and tire setups they tested with the lifts installed. If you bought your lift kit from us just visit the product page, your wheel and tire fitment specifications will be listed, you can also contact us and one of our Jeep experts can give you the appropriate answer.
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Wheel Size |
Wheel Offset |
Tire Size |
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17x8.5 |
+0 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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17x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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18x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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20x9 |
+0 or +1 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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20x10 |
-24 or -25 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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20x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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22x10 |
-24 or -25 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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22x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5 or larger |
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Rubicon and Mojave Fitments
Outside the Fender Fitments
Fitment Listed Below Puts the Wheel and Tire assembly 1-3" Past the Fenders and is considered an aggressive fitment and vehicle stance. Choosing a (negative) - Offset will result in having your wheel poke out farther towards the curb.
Example of a Fender Flush Size will be 17x8.5 with a +30 Offset.
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Wheel Size |
Wheel Offset |
Tire Size |
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17x8.5 |
+0 |
37x12.5 |
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17x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 |
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18x9 |
-12 |
37x12.5 |
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20x9 |
+0 or +1 |
37x12.5 |
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20x10 |
-24 or -25 |
37x12.5 |
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20x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5 |
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22x12 |
-44 |
37x12.5
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Flush Fender Fitments for the Rubicon/Mojave
If your looking to keep the rocks off your paint, avoid traffic tickets in some states then you may opt in for a fender flush wheel and tire fitment. This can be achieved with most wheels 17"-20" by choosing a + offset. The Chart below goes over some basic sizes, wheel offsets, and tire sizes to consider when you are not wanting an aggressive out of fender stance.
Example of a Fender Flush Size will be 17x8.5 with a +30 Offset.
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Wheel Size |
Wheel Offset |
Tire Size |
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17x8.5 |
+12 to +30 |
37x11.5 | 37x12.5 |
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17x9 |
+14 to +38 |
37x11.5 | 37x12.5 |
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18x9 |
+1 to +30 |
37x11.5 | 37x12.5 |
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20x9 |
+0 to +30 |
37x11.5 | 37x12.5 |
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Tire Width will play an important role in how far out they stick, Consider a smaller width tire to keep it flush and inside your fenders.
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If you are still stuck on what tire and wheel to choose, whether it be for your stock Jeep, or a dedicated offroad rig. Send us an email, or use the live chat in the corner of the website to be in contact with one of our team. We want you to be confident in your new purchase and we can't wait to see them on your ride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Factory Jeep Gladiator Wheel Dimensions and Offsets
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Jeep |
Wheel Diameter |
Wheel Width |
Wheel Offset |
Bolt Pattern |
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Gladiator |
17" to 20" |
7.5" to 9" |
+25 to +50 |
5x127 (5x5) |
The most common factory wheel diameter for the Jeep Gladiator is the 17" and is also the most common size replaced with an aftermarket wheel, due to it having the most options for tire choices, along with having more side wall in the tire to protect the rims when offroad.
What is the Jeep Gladiator Bolt Pattern?
If you own a Jeep Gladiator, Your bolt pattern is 5X127 (also known as 5X5 ) the same as the 2007- Present Wrangler. These wheels do interchange.