Jeep Wrangler with its off-road prowess has left trailblazers awestruck as they no longer need to look beyond to quench their appetite for adventure. Wrangler is an off-roading vehicle that performs seamlessly on treacherous roads; the chassis is designed to be sturdy, the lower gearbox makes the SUV glide across stones easily, and the suspension, locking system, and solid axles are devised to take care of the control aspects of the wheels. So, the tyres of Wrangler are significant to drive on boulders, mud, hills, dangerous and tricky roads.
In this article, we will review the Jeep Wrangler tyres including the price ranges, sizes, warranty, features and other aspects that one must look into before making a purchase.
Jeep Wrangler Tyres – Overview
Jeep Wrangler is available in three variants – Jeep Wrangler Overland Wagon MY20, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Overland Wagon MY20, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Wagon MY20. The front and rear wheels of Jeep Wrangler Overland Wagon My20 wear 255/70 R18 tyres, the Unlimited Overland has a tyre size of 255/70 R18 and Unlimited Rubicon wears 255/75 R17 tyre.
As Jeep Wrangler is a sport-utility vehicle; its tyres should have larger tyre patterns that will help glide over snow, dirt, gravel, sand and wet surfaces. In short, Jeep Wrangler wears all-season tyres that facilitate easy navigation. All-terrain tyres with a wider tread are also apt for Jeep Wrangler.
The following table shows the types of wheel and tyre used in the variants of Jeep Wrangler, including all the available sizes.
CAR VARIANT | AVAILABLE TYRE SIZE | WHEEL TYPE |
Jeep Wrangler Overland Wagon | 255/70 R18 | Alloy |
Unlimited Overland | 255/70 R18 | Alloy |
Unlimited Rubicon | 255/75 R17 | Alloy |
Jeep Wrangler has eye-pleasing, comfortable and functioning interiors; black leather-wrapped white-stitch-pattern laid out seats, a 7-inch TFT LED display, an 8.4-inch high-resolution touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The built-in navigation system has a certain section called Off-Road Page which showcases data regarding the rolling angles, steering and pitch. In the centre console, Wrangler has power window switches, and the dual-zone climate, cruise control, and a punchy audio system.
Wrangler has safety features including rear parking sensors with camera, ABS with Brake Assist, and ESC with Electronic Roll Mitigation.
When it comes to the engine, Wrangler 272-hp 2.0-L petrol and the diesel engine version has 200-hp 2.2-L turbocharged engine.
In the following table, you can find the key features and specifications of Jeep Wrangler.
FEATURE | SPECIFICATION |
Engine | 1998 cc |
Gearbox Type | 8 Speed |
Max. Power (PS) | 268bhp@5250rpm |
Max. Torque (Nm) | 400nm@3000rpm |
ARAI Mileage | 12.1 kmpl |
Available Tyre Brands For Jeep Wrangler
The following are some of the top tyre brands for Jeep Wrangler variants.
CAR VARIANT | TYRE SIZE | TYRE BRAND | TYRE MODEL | PRICE | WARRANTY | KEY FEATURE | TYRE TYPE |
WRANGLER OVERLAND WAGON, WRANGLER UNLIMITED OVERLAND | 255/70 R18 | Bridgestone | DUELER | 10230 – 15015 | 5 Years | Non-Directional Tread Pattern | Tubeless |
Yokohama | Geolandar AT G015 | 6570 – 16532 | 5 Years | Innovative and Durable Rubber Compound | Tubeless | ||
WRANGLER UNLIMITED RUBICON | 255/75 R17 | ||||||
Yokohama | GEOLANDAR M/T G003 | 15690 | 5 Years | Aggressive Tread Pattern | Tubeless |
Recommended Tyres For Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wrangler tyres are made for an extreme off-roading adventure. For this, Yokohama is offering incredible tyres in the models Geolander M/T G003 and Geolandar AT G015. These tyres can endure the wildest terrains, thanks to the reinforced casing that extends the tyres’ tread life by 8%. The triple polymer compound in Yokohama tyres provides exceptional performance. Aggressive sidewall armour provides off-road traction and shield from the damage. The geo-shield technology used in Yokohama tyres also delivers off-road traction and offers reliable protection. Yokohama tyres are built with an optimised blocking system for superior off-road grip and a shorter stopping distance on damp roads: mud and stone injectors clear the grooves and protect the tyres from stone drilling.
Bridgestone’s highway-terrain tyres Dueler H/T 840 offer versatile performance on daunting terrains. The tyre technology in Bridgestone helps it to deliver durability with a great tread life, reduces noise and provides a smooth, comfortable ride. Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 tyres also offer exceptional handling in tricky, wet surfaces. These tyres maintain a great balance between the duelling environments too. The firm and pliable sidewalls in Bridgestone offer optimum performance on highways and let the tyres roll in ease in such trails.
The traditionally channelled tread pattern in Bridgestone provides great traction on the trails, cuts down the noise, channels water out of the treads and results in longer tread life. Overall, Bridgestone Dueler H/T 840 tyres provide top-notch braking capability and take care of the safety aspects.
Conclusion
Jeep Wrangler is made to excel on tough roads and is built to withstand twisted and extreme conditions of driving. Good tyres can bring out all its abilities; whereas, substandard ones will degrade and compromise on its proficiency. The above-mentioned tyres are a great fit on a Jeep Wrangler that will let the off-roading enthusiast take Wrangler to cruise on unforgiving roads.
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