P500 26" or 27" ??

[Wallace]

Looking to upgrade tires and wheels. I think I want to stay with 12" rims. any thoughts?

 

[Admin]

 

[Bad_bowtie]

I went with 26" Bighorns. I'm happy with the tires but if I were to do it over again I'd probably go with 27s.

 

[Wallace]

I am leaning toward the Interco Reptile radial in 27x9 for front 27x11 for rear

 

[Twangin]

I too am in the same boat of choosing between 26’s and 27’s. Definitely staying with a 12” rim but I’m gonna go aluminum- something like the STI HD3. Then for tires I’m in between a 27/28” Zilla (heard they run short), or 26/27” Bighorns. Leaning towards going with 27” because a lot of the general consensus is that these are geared low enough and aren’t affected by larger tires, plus you never hear anyone say they want less ground clearance..


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[Wallace]

Yea heard the bighorn and ripsaw throw out some big clods and rocks

 

[trigger]

Big Horns were said to be the best all around tire and haven't let me down yet, I've got the 2.0's.

 

[Shadesmn]

I am leaning toward the Interco Reptile radial in 27x9 for front 27x11 for rear

I run those in a 26" on mine and they have been great so far.

 

[lwhite571]

On the right the 24" tire that came on it. The left is the 26" that I put on it. Next time I'll find some 27"'s to put on it.

 

[Twangin]

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On the right the 24" tire that came on it. The left is the 26" that I put on it. Next time I'll find some 27"'s to put on it.

Thanks for sharing that comparison. Just curious, What makes you want to go up to 27” vs sticking with your 26” setup?


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[Shadesmn]

Heres pics of the reptiles next to stock for you too. Keep in mind these are 26 not 27

 

[Wallace]

Heres pics of the reptiles next to stock for you too. Keep in mind these are 26 not 27

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Thanks for the input. I might just go with the 26". I can upgrade taller next round if i need.

 

[Shadesmn]

Ive been very happy with the 26s so far. They fill the wheel wells enough to look right and not tiny, and add a bit of height as well. Much better than stock either way

 

[906UP]

27" Tusk Terrabite radials on 4+3 ITPs here, we ride a lot of hard trails & sand, these do perform better than I expected in the mud.

 

[906UP]

 

[Vondy]

Here is mine with 26 or 27" Reptiles (Can't remember), Aftermarket rims and 1.5" spacers. I myself would like to upgrade to 30"
I checked mine tonight and they are 27x9x14 front and 27x11x14 rear.

 

[Twangin]

Here is mine with 26 or 27" Reptiles (Can't remember), Aftermarket rims and 1.5" spacers. I myself would like to upgrade to 30"

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Looks great! Amazing how much meaner and more capable these look with bigger tires. Wow, if you’re considering 30’s you really must not notice any difference in power with your current upgraded 26/27” tires. My dealership had a P5 decked out that had 28” mega mayhems.. man it looked bada$$! I’d really like a setup like that but just don’t want to take away what little bit of pep it has.


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[Wallace]

Ok I ordered me some tires 27" Reptiles. Probably will need spacers now. It really never ends .

 

[lwhite571]

Thanks for sharing that comparison. Just curious, What makes you want to go up to 27” vs sticking with your 26” setup?


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The 26" tires are ok but, I think some 27" will fit good with the rims I have.

 

[Wallace]

Here is mine with 26 or 27" Reptiles (Can't remember), Aftermarket rims and 1.5" spacers. I myself would like to upgrade to 30"

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Where did the solid doors come from?

 

[trigger]

Here is mine with 26 or 27" Reptiles (Can't remember), Aftermarket rims and 1.5" spacers. I myself would like to upgrade to 30"

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That's a good looking P5 right there, nice work Jeep!