For years, Gladiator owners who wanted 35-inch tires had to add them after the sale. Jeep noticed. For 2027, the brand will install 35-inch all-terrain tires at the factory, along with the lift, gearing and axles needed to run them the right way.
- The 2027 Jeep Gladiator 35-inch Tire Launch Edition is a limited-production package for Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X trims.
- A 1-inch suspension lift, 4.56 gearing, heavy-duty Dana axles and performance brakes come with the bigger tires.
- Ground clearance climbs to 12.9 inches, and Jeep hasn’t announced pricing yet.
Why Jeep Is Finally Doing This
Jeep says 35-inch tires have been one of the most requested upgrades among Gladiator owners. Until now, getting them meant a trip to an aftermarket shop or a weekend in the garage. The package changes that. You check a box, and the truck shows up ready to go.
Jeep CEO Branden Coté pointed straight at owner habits when explaining the move. He noted that Gladiator buyers keep personalizing their trucks for bigger adventures, and 35s have been one of the most popular changes. The new edition, he said, gives those buyers the capability and the look they want right from the factory.
That matters more than it sounds. Doing it yourself means sorting out a lift, wheels, gearing and brakes, then hoping all those parts work well together. With the Launch Edition, Jeep handles the whole setup and calibrates it at the factory, so you aren’t piecing it together from a parts catalog.
The Hardware Under Those Big Tires
The tires wrap around bronze-painted 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. A 1-inch factory suspension lift makes room for them, and Highline fender flares with wheel-flare extensions cover the extra rubber.
Bigger tires can make a truck feel lazy, so Jeep added a 4.56 final-drive ratio to go with them. Heavy-duty Dana axles and performance brakes help keep things in check, and a full-time 4:1 transfer case finishes the job. The goal is a truck that stays calm and controlled at low speeds over rocks and ruts.
The numbers back it up:
- Ground clearance: 12.9 inches
- Approach angle: 46.7 degrees
- Breakover angle: 23.3 degrees
- Departure angle: 26.7 degrees
- Final-drive ratio: 4.56
- Suspension lift: 1 inch
Bronze Details That Set It Apart
The Launch Edition doesn’t hide what it is. Bronze badging and bronze tow hooks join hood, side and tailgate graphics. Rubicon and Rubicon X models get extra hood and vent graphics. The Rubicon X goes a step further with its own side-door graphic and a performance hood with a special decal.
The best part of the Gladiator stays the same, too. You still get removable doors and the open-air layout, which no other midsize pickup offers right now. So you get a real pickup bed, convertible-style freedom and now factory 35s, all in one truck.
How It Stacks Up and What It Might Cost
Jeep hasn’t released pricing for the package or said how many it plans to build. The edition is open for order across North America, but it wasn’t yet listed on the online Gladiator configurator at launch. The cheapest way in is the Willys, which starts at $47,630. That figure is a $45,635 MSRP plus a $1,995 destination fee, before the package is added.
Offering it on the Willys is a smart move. The hardware and locker setup that makes this package work has mostly lived on Rubicon models in the past. Bringing it down the lineup gives budget-minded buyers the same off-road geometry as the flagship trim.
The clearance figure also gives Jeep bragging rights against its rivals. The Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison runs its own 35-inch tires and sits at 12.2 inches of ground clearance, a bit short of the Gladiator’s 12.9. The Ram 1500 BackCountry plays in the same off-road truck space. And if you’re cross-shopping lifted pickups of all sizes, maybe weighing a Gladiator against a Black Widow F-150, it’s worth checking how well each truck’s lift, gearing and axles are matched to its tires.
Plan Your Gladiator Order on 35s
If you’ve been holding off on a Gladiator until you could skip the aftermarket shuffle, now’s the time to start planning. Pick your trim first. The Willys keeps the entry price lowest, while the Rubicon and Rubicon X add more off-road gear and extra styling. Production is limited and pricing is still to come, so talk with your dealer early about placing an order and ask for updates as Jeep shares more details. Big tires, a factory lift and nearly 13 inches of clearance make a strong case for getting in line.
