Best Wheel and Tire Packages for Jeep Wrangler: Save Money and Hassle

Buying wheels and tires separately means paying for the products, then paying separately for mounting, balancing, TPMS sensor installation, and potentially valve stems. A typical tire shop charges $25-$40 per tire for mounting and balancing, $10-$15 per TPMS sensor kit, and $5-$10 per valve stem. For five tires (including the spare), that adds $200-$325 in labor costs on top of the product prices.

Wheel and tire packages from online retailers arrive pre-mounted, balanced, and often include TPMS sensors already installed. You receive a complete set of wheels with tires ready to bolt on. The only labor required is the actual wheel swap on your Jeep, which takes 30 minutes in your driveway with a jack and lug wrench.

The cost savings extend beyond installation labor. Package deals from retailers like Discount Tire, Tire Rack, and 4 Wheel Parts typically offer 10-20% discounts compared to buying the same wheels and tires individually. This can translate to $200-$500 in savings on a 5-piece set. Some retailers also offer free shipping on packages that would otherwise cost $50-$100 per item to ship individually.

Perhaps most importantly, packages eliminate fitment guesswork. When a retailer sells a wheel-and-tire combo for a specific vehicle, they have already verified that the wheel offset, tire size, and overall diameter work together and fit the vehicle. This removes the risk of ordering a wheel and tire separately only to discover they do not pair well or rub on your Jeep.

For Jeep owners who want to run 35-inch tires without breaking the bank, several package combinations deliver reliable performance at entry-level pricing.

A Pro Comp 7069 steel wheel (17x9, -6mm offset) paired with Ironman All Country MT tires (35x12.50R17) runs approximately $1,400-$1,600 for a set of five, mounted and balanced. The Pro Comp steel wheel is a proven, durable wheel with correct Jeep fitment, and the Ironman MT provides acceptable mud performance for recreational trail use. This is the go-to budget build for Jeeps that see regular trail abuse where wheels and tires take a beating.

Stepping up slightly, a Vision Turbine 353 alloy wheel (17x9, -12mm offset) with Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires (35x12.50R17) packages around $1,800-$2,000 for five. The Vision wheel offers a clean, modern look with proper Jeep fitment, and the Falken Wildpeak is widely considered the best value all-terrain tire on the market. This combination excels for daily-driven Jeeps that see weekend trail use.

The key consideration with budget packages is the spare. Many buyers purchase four tires and one bare wheel, then run their existing factory spare as a temporary solution. This works in emergencies but creates the mismatched-tire-size problem discussed in our spare tire carrier article. Spending the extra $250-$400 for a matching fifth tire is worthwhile if you can stretch the budget.

The mid-range segment offers the best combination of quality, aesthetics, and value for most Jeep owners. At this price point, you get wheels and tires from established brands with real engineering behind them.

The Fuel Shok (17x9, -12mm offset) with BFGoodrich KO2 (35x12.50R17) is one of the most popular combinations in the Jeep community. The Fuel Shok is a clean, understated wheel that lets the tire be the visual star, and the KO2 needs no introduction. Packaged, this runs $2,400-$2,800 for five. It is the safe, proven choice that photographs well and performs reliably.

For a more aggressive aesthetic, the KMC Grenade (17x9, -12mm offset) with Nitto Ridge Grappler (35x12.50R17) packages at $2,600-$3,000 for five. The Grenade is one of KMC's best-selling Jeep wheels with its faux beadlock ring detail, and the Ridge Grappler provides an excellent balance between AT and MT capability.

The Method MR305 NV (17x8.5, 0mm offset) with Toyo Open Country RT Trail (35x12.50R17) is the enthusiast choice, running $2,800-$3,200 for five. Method wheels are forged in the USA and carry a lifetime structural warranty. Combined with the versatile RT Trail tire, this package suits everything from daily commuting to moderate trail work.

Even with pre-configured packages, verify several details before placing your order to avoid expensive surprises.

Confirm your Jeep's bolt pattern. All JK and JL Wranglers and Gladiators use a 5x5 (5x127mm) bolt pattern. However, TJ Wranglers (1997-2006) and older models use a 5x4.5 (5x114.3mm) bolt pattern. Ordering the wrong bolt pattern means the wheels physically will not mount.

Verify the hub bore. The JK and JL hub bore is 71.5mm. Wheels with a larger bore require hub-centric rings to center the wheel properly. Most Jeep-specific wheels are manufactured with the correct bore, but universal-fit wheels may have a larger bore and should include rings.

Confirm TPMS sensor compatibility. JK Wranglers (2007-2018) and JL Wranglers (2018-present) use different TPMS sensor protocols. If the package includes pre-installed sensors, ensure they match your model year. Some packages ship without sensors, requiring you to transfer your factory sensors or purchase new ones.

Check the total mounted diameter against your lift and fender clearance. A 35x12.50R17 tire on a 17x9 wheel with -12mm offset is the most common and well-validated combination. Deviations from these specifications (wider wheels, more negative offset, wider tires) should be verified against your specific lift and fender setup.

Ask about the return policy for mounted tires. Some retailers will accept returns on unmounted tires but not on tires that have been mounted on wheels. If you are unsure about fitment, confirm the return policy before the tires are mounted.