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2024 Jeep Gladiator Mojave — can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?

ShiftSellerCommunity StarterJul 18, 20262024 Jeep Gladiator MojaveMichigan
Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you verify before ordering? I'm in Michigan.
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DetailTech81Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 18, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Michigan only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Jeep Gladiator in Michigan. Was this after sitting overnight? Cold start is when I can actually reproduce it.
ShiftSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 18, 2026permalink
Following up on can i go one inch smaller for: still happening, but I have better notes now. Not driving it hard until I know more.
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If Michigan only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. That's my plan before I call anyone.
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Michigan only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator can be the saner daily. Then you'll know the next fork. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
ShiftSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink
Following up on can i go one inch smaller for: still happening, but I have better notes now. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink
Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator. I'd do that before spending real money. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. If that fails I'll eat the diagnostic fee.
ShiftSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink
I parked the 2024 Jeep Gladiator and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Trying not to diagnose from the couch.
ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 20, 2026permalink
This is a climate question as much as a tire question. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2024 Jeep Gladiator. That's where I'd start. The universe charges extra for guessing. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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