You’ve just bought your Jeep Wrangler: Congratulations! With decades of history behind it, the Wrangler is an American automotive icon, priding itself on its ability to tackle on- and off-road terrain of all kinds and conditions.
But to make the most of your Wrangler, you need the best tires to match your needs. With a huge aftermarket supporting this iconic vehicle, it can be too easy to get lost while shopping for tire. Keep in mind the type of driving you expect to do, the specific model Wrangler you’re shopping for and the effects of any lift kits or other mods that may affect which tires will fit.
For more information on how to shop for off-road tires, read our primer. For more recommendations, read our roundups of the best off-road tires, truck tires, and SUV/crossover tires.
- BF Goodrich T/A KO2 : Best All-Terrain Jeep Tire
- Falken Wildpeak A/T3W : Best Stock Jeep Tire for the Rubicon
- Michelin Defender LTX M/S : Best Highway Truck Tire
- Nitto Trail Grappler M/T : Best Jeep Tire for the Rubicon Xtreme Recon
- Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 Radial : Best Extreme Lift All-Terrain Jeep Tire
Featured Products
- Treadlife: 50,000 miles
- All season, all-terrain, light-truck tire
- Clean footprint prevents stone retention
- Durable compound and equal pressure distribution
- Load Capacity - 3417 Pounds per tire
- Universal Fit
- Year-round use, except in the winter
- UTQG 800-A-A
- Improved wet / dry handling
- Load capacity - 1929 pounds per tire
- On/Off road all terrain tire
- Smart Traffic Technology
- UTQG 640AB
- Radial construction
- Load Capacity - 2679 Pounds per tire
Editorial Picks
The BF Goodrich T/A KO2 is a go-to tire for Wrangler owners with good reason. Well-mannered on the road and highly capable on a trail, the KO2 comes in a wide enough range of sizes to fit nearly every Wrangler. Depending on the compound of the KO2 set you get, they can come with a 50,000-mile tread warranty or a winter rating.
- Great on- or off-road
- Available in many sizes
- Long tread life
- Can have issues in sand
- Some have had noise issues
- Heavy
The Rubicon comes from the factory with greater off-road capability than the base Wrangler, so the deep tread and durability of the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W make it a great option for those looking to make the most of it. Sizing gives you options for how big you want to go – some owners go as high as 33 inches.
- Great looking
- Delivers performance on/off road
- 55,000-mile warranty
- Good, not great in sand/gravelly terrain
- Not recommended for towing
- Deep tread collects stones, debris easily
Highway truck tires are specifically developed for superior higher-speed performance, long wear, low noise and ride comfort. Michelin’s Defender LTX M/S is a standout in this category. Developed specifically for pickups, vans and SUVs with long tread life and all-season capability in mind, the Defender LTX M/S gets high marks from drivers for durability and ride quality, though noise levels seem to very depending on the state of the road. Complaints about the Defender LTX M/S usually note how much more expensive it is than other highway tires, though many put it in the “you get what you pay for” category. Performance-wise, some drivers wish it were a bit more capable in wintry conditions. Just as noise is dependent on the road, some report a noticeably harsher ride on bumpy pavement.
- High ride quality
- Long tread life
- Great in rain/wet
- Expensive
- Not as good in snow/mud as rain
- Can get harsh/loud on bumpier roads
Those opting for the Rubicon’s Xtreme Recon package can fit tires up to 35 inches to go a little more hardcore with their off-roading. The Nitto Trail Grappler M/T does just about everything while still retaining enough manners to behave well enough on the road. The deep tread of the Trail Grappler M/Ts isn’t the best choice for sand or ice, but rocks, dirt and snow get handled with aplomb. They’re reportedly good in the wet, too.
- Great dirt/mud tire
- Surprisingly quiet
- Look awesome
- Tread not great for sand or ice
- Heavy
- Larger sizes get expensive quickly
If you can’t get enough lift in your lift kit and want to take your Wrangler just about anywhere, the Pro Comp Xtreme MT2 is here for you. Bigger is better on the MT2 with sizes up to 40 inches tall. With triple-ply construction in the upper sidewall and silica-reinforced rubber tread, the MT2 is a rugged, durable mud and dirt tire that gives enough of a nod to on-road driving to justify the expense.
- Off-road capability
- Rugged construction
- Surprisingly good on the road
- Expensive, especially at larger diameters
- Noisy on pavement
Featured Products
- Treadlife: 50,000 miles
- All season, all-terrain, light-truck tire
- Clean footprint prevents stone retention
- Durable compound and equal pressure distribution
- Load Capacity - 3417 Pounds per tire
- Universal Fit
- Year-round use, except in the winter
- UTQG 800-A-A
- Improved wet / dry handling
- Load capacity - 1929 pounds per tire
- On/Off road all terrain tire
- Smart Traffic Technology
- UTQG 640AB
- Radial construction
- Load Capacity - 2679 Pounds per tire
METHODOLOGY
In order to determine the best tires for your Jeep Wrangler, we considered the products most accessible to the widest swath of consumers in the U.S., which also includes performance, price and value. We also considered a broad range of end-user ratings and evaluations by multiple testers.