Slaphitter
Caught the Bug
My Sahara 4xe has the stock 20” rims, 275/55r20, with the factory all-season rubber. The look is obviously not classic Jeep, although I don’t dislike the look. But I am considering changing it to 17” rims and all-terrain rubber both for the looks and for the practical benefits when I occasionally go off-road. But here is the question.
Compared to the TJ I had 25 years ago, I am really, really impressed with the road manners of this Jeep. I am pretty sure that thin (ish) sidewalls and street tires play a meaningful role in that. Has anyone made the change from 20s to 17s, and what affect did you notice at highway speeds? Significantly more squishy or wobbly? Steering less precise?
Compared to the TJ I had 25 years ago, I am really, really impressed with the road manners of this Jeep. I am pretty sure that thin (ish) sidewalls and street tires play a meaningful role in that. Has anyone made the change from 20s to 17s, and what affect did you notice at highway speeds? Significantly more squishy or wobbly? Steering less precise?