Suggested Wheel/Tire Specs to Order; Top Speed; Running Boards

[Stealth7]

Greetings All!

If you do not mind, I would like some suggestions on completing my order for a 2022 392. Most of my use will be on road in Southern California so I do not want the ride to be absolutely horrible. On the other hand I want the 392 look bad a@@! Which tire/wheel selection (OEM) do you suggest? It does not matter to me whether it is bronze or black. Also on the most extreme selection, I note that it indicates that top speed is limited to 110 mph. What is the top speed limitation as to the other OEM wheel/tire packages? The same? Higher?

In addition, do you have any advice regarding running boards to add? I would like something that is durable, functional and good looking, but not electronic. Should this be ordered OEM as an accessory from the Dealer/Jeep or purchased aftermarket?

Thank you very much for your thoughts!

 

[Viking Jeeper]

I like the regular and XR stock wheels very much and plan to keep them. In my opinion the 33 inch tires on the regular 392 look too small, it needs 35's to be proportionate. The XR package comes with 35 inch tires but if that is all you want from the package aftermarket larger tires are much cheaper. I do believe the 99 mph rating is tire related. The XR has different tires and gets 110. I believe BFG introduced upgraded tires so the XR could be limited at the higher speed. I have BFG KO2 tires (stock tires on both 392 versions) on my 2006 LJR and am very happy with them.

 

[PlumCrazy392]

Greetings All!

If you do not mind, I would like some suggestions on completing my order for a 2022 392. Most of my use will be on road in Southern California so I do not want the ride to be absolutely horrible. On the other hand I want the 392 look bad a@@! Which tire/wheel selection (OEM) do you suggest? It does not matter to me whether it is bronze or black. Also on the most extreme selection, I note that it indicates that top speed is limited to 110 mph. What is the top speed limitation as to the other OEM wheel/tire packages? The same? Higher?

In addition, do you have any advice regarding running boards to add? I would like something that is durable, functional and good looking, but not electronic. Should this be ordered OEM as an accessory from the Dealer/Jeep or purchased aftermarket?

Thank you very much for your thoughts!

I will toss in my 0.02 worth on the running board search. No need to get an OEM part unless that is the style and function you desire. I just went through a very extensive running board search, and I can suggest things to consider. First is function, and you want to add running boards as a step I suppose? I wanted a running board/slider that was a step, that minimized the rocks that fly off the front tires and pit the rear fenders, that kept mud off the side of the Jeep, and I do off-road so my choice had to be beefy (meaning take a hit on the rock trails and protect the rig). You doing only on-road travel can focus on appearance (important to me too) and function as a step (how large a step do you want?).
Consider if you want aluminum or steel. Weight and corrosion resistance will play into this. If steel, bare, powder coated, or painted?
If installing yourself, how easy or hard to install? Does it require drilling more holes or welding? (Not likely if you want a simple step.)
Do you want a lower step to aid getting in the Jeep (but hurts clearance on a trail) or a higher one (that can actually make it a little harder to get in, but is more handy for trail protection and getting to that roof rack)?
Lastly, you will find pricing all over the place. This will usually depend on materials used, coatings, design, and precision of build. Happy shopping!

 

[Stealth7]

Wow-- that is a lot to think about. Your use is definitely more intense than my use would be. We live by the beach in orange county California and will occasionally go off road, but mostly on-road with just some highway. When I do go off road it would be nice to have some protection, but I do not anticipate going off road where the vehicle slides on rocks. So the running board would be for looks, some protection and definitely some ease of entry into the vehicle without drastically hurting ground clearance. It should be durable and should not rust or corrode.

With respect to the OEM Tire/Wheel choice, it appears that most preferred to have the 35 inch tires. Which of the OEM choices would be best to have a combination of off-road and bearable on – road performance? As noted in my original post, do the choices other than the most – extreme choice permit a top speed above 110 miles per hour or are all situations limited to 110mph?In

Thank you again for your efforts!

 

[PlumCrazy392]

Wow-- that is a lot to think about. Your use is definitely more intense than my use would be. We live by the beach in orange county California and will occasionally go off road, but mostly on-road with just some highway. When I do go off road it would be nice to have some protection, but I do not anticipate going off road where the vehicle slides on rocks. So the running board would be for looks, some protection and definitely some ease of entry into the vehicle without drastically hurting ground clearance. It should be durable and should not rust or corrode.

With respect to the OEM Tire/Wheel choice, it appears that most preferred to have the 35 inch tires. Which of the OEM choices would be best to have a combination of off-road and bearable on – road performance? As noted in my original post, do the choices other than the most – extreme choice permit a top speed above 110 miles per hour or are all situations limited to 110mph?In

Thank you again for your efforts!

The OEM wheels for the 392 are awesome, in my opinion. As far as tires, the 33 inch BFG All Terrains they come with are perfectly fine (I have used them for years as my top choice), especially for on road use (but they are fantastic in most off road conditions). Going to 35's will make it look a little tougher, will gain some ground clearance and make it tougher to get in), will accelerate a little slower, and will stop a little slower (but probably so little you will not notice). An All Terrain tire will be quieter and wear better, and perform better on road compared to a mud terrain tire which will look tougher, be noisier, not wear as well, but will perform better in muddy conditions. If you go with 35"s, make sure the width of the tire is designed for the width of the wheel. Me personally, I am going to stick with the 33's until I wear them out (which will be years). Then I will likely go to 35's, and will have to adjust my speedometer accordingly.

 

[byhumba]

The OEM wheels for the 392 are awesome, in my opinion. As far as tires, the 33 inch BFG All Terrains they come with are perfectly fine (I have used them for years as my top choice), especially for on road use (but they are fantastic in most off road conditions). Going to 35's will make it look a little tougher, will gain some ground clearance and make it tougher to get in), will accelerate a little slower, and will stop a little slower (but probably so little you will not notice). An All Terrain tire will be quieter and wear better, and perform better on road compared to a mud terrain tire which will look tougher, be noisier, not wear as well, but will perform better in muddy conditions. If you go with 35"s, make sure the width of the tire is designed for the width of the wheel. Me personally, I am going to stick with the 33's until I wear them out (which will be years). Then I will likely go to 35's, and will have to adjust my speedometer accordingly.

I'm doing the same...wearing the stock tires down before I replace them with 35s. I prefer the Good Year Duratracs. I have them in my other Wrangler (second set) and clear gravel much better than the KO2s. I've had KOs also and still prefer the Duratracs, even though grip is similar in those three tires. My belief is that here is not a best tire overall, but there is a best tire for your needs/lifestyle/region.

 

[Smess]

Greetings All!

If you do not mind, I would like some suggestions on completing my order for a 2022 392. Most of my use will be on road in Southern California so I do not want the ride to be absolutely horrible. On the other hand I want the 392 look bad a@@! Which tire/wheel selection (OEM) do you suggest? It does not matter to me whether it is bronze or black. Also on the most extreme selection, I note that it indicates that top speed is limited to 110 mph. What is the top speed limitation as to the other OEM wheel/tire packages? The same? Higher?

In addition, do you have any advice regarding running boards to add? I would like something that is durable, functional and good looking, but not electronic. Should this be ordered OEM as an accessory from the Dealer/Jeep or purchased aftermarket?

Thank you very much for your thoughts!

Ace Industries for a side step or the Mopar Performance one if you want factory

Stock wheel is 8 wide and Mickey Thompson Baja Boss is rated to fit on an 8 wide if you want a 37" tire.

If you go aftermarket, I would do a 17x8.5 or if you have to have larger then a 20x9 but the 17 rides like a caddy and the 20 will give you so mild kidney punches.

If you only want a 35 then the Toyo Open COuntry III they make in a 11.5 or 12.5 which both work on Stock wheel.

Mopar Grill Guard and a set of Rigid AP Extremes, Tazer mini, and Banks Powermonster and you are all set.

I have all these accessories on one of my Jeeps if you want to see pics.

I have a 392 Recon with the Mopar Sport Rails and mIckeys, first 392 was regular with 35 toyos

Ko2's are OEM tires and a 392 is hardly an OEM Jeep. Mickeys and Toyos are in a different league. the formula I list below with the 37's is perfect with the XR

Final Answer

Stock Wheel with Mickey 37x12.5x17 Baja Boss

Mopar Performance Side Step

Mopar Grill Guard and a set of Rigid AP Extremes, Tazer mini, and Banks Powermonster and you are all set.

If I am wrong I owe you a steak dinner but I bet you will owe me one.

and you are never going to see 99 or more than 100 unless you stay on stock tread and I personally dont like that feeling of omg anything could happen any second, its a Jeep. You might push it to 90 but over that you wont be comfortable and its not the motor delivering its how high up you are and unless you are on wide open road every other car is an obstacle and one moron makes a mistake and you have to swerve to avoid, it is not going to end well.

if you have a screw loose you can set the tazerer to trick the computer and think the tires are the wrong size and it will do 110 but I can not see anyone doing 110 and feeling comfortable