The 2027 Jeep Gladiator 35-inch Tire Launch Edition puts factory 35-inch all-terrain tires on Jeep’s pickup. It pairs them with a 1-inch suspension lift and a 4.56 final-drive ratio. Jeep offers it on the Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X.
Jeep announced the package on October 26, 2026, from Auburn Hills, Michigan. Customers in North America can order it now. However, Jeep calls production limited and hasn’t said how many trucks it will build.
Jeep says 35-inch tires have consistently been one of the most popular modifications Gladiator owners make. So this package puts that upgrade on the window sticker, with the gearing and clearance to match.
What the Jeep Gladiator 35-inch package includes
According to Jeep’s release, the tires ride on 17-inch bronze-painted, beadlock-capable wheels. The 1-inch factory lift makes room for them. Meanwhile, the 4.56 final-drive ratio is there to help the engine turn the bigger, heavier tires.
The hardware underneath is serious, too. Jeep lists heavy-duty Dana axles, a 4:1 transfer case and performance brakes. Outside, the truck also gets highline fender flares with wheel flare extensions. Bronze Jeep badging and bronze tow hooks finish the look.
Each trim gets its own details as well. For example, the Rubicon and Rubicon X add hood and vent graphics. On top of that, the Rubicon X adds an exclusive side-door graphic. It also gets a Jeep performance hood with its own decal. Finally, every truck carries Launch Edition graphics on the hood, sides and tailgate.
The off-road numbers
Jeep quotes 12.9 inches of ground clearance for the Launch Edition. It also lists a 46.7-degree approach angle and a 23.3-degree breakover angle. The departure angle comes in at 26.7 degrees.
Those figures match the best numbers in Jeep’s wider 2027 Gladiator press kit. In addition, that kit lists up to 34 inches of water fording and a crawl ratio of up to 86:1. It also counts four 4×4 systems across the lineup.
Likewise, Jeep’s consumer site calls the 12.9-inch figure best-in-class available ground clearance. It says the package adds water fording depth. Still, it gives no fording number for the package itself.
For context, the departure angle is the smallest of the three. That’s because the Gladiator carries a pickup bed behind the cab. Even so, a 46.7-degree approach angle is a big number for a pickup in our book.
What powers the 2027 Gladiator
The press kit lists one engine for 2027: a 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It pairs only with an eight-speed automatic. Jeep builds the truck at its Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio.
The Gladiator keeps its work numbers, too. On its site, Jeep claims a maximum gas towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. It also lists an available maximum payload of 1,720 pounds. However, Jeep doesn’t say how the 35-inch package changes those numbers. Our advice: check the spec sheet for the exact truck before you hitch up a trailer.
Other changes to the 2027 Gladiator
The Launch Edition isn’t the only news for 2027. According to the press kit, the Sport S now gets a 7-inch TFT cluster, passive entry, all-terrain tires and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Meanwhile, the Rubicon and Mojave pick up body-color fender flares, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and embedded navigation.
The Rubicon X and Mojave X add a cargo management group and a 115-volt bed outlet. They also get a roll-up tonneau cover and a Trail Rail System. Beyond that, Willys and Rubicon trucks now come with a black hardtop as standard.
How it compares with the Wrangler’s factory 35s
The Wrangler got a similar idea first. In 2021, Jeep launched the Wrangler Xtreme Recon package with factory 35-inch BFGoodrich KO2 tires, The Drive reported at the time. That package also brought 17-inch beadlock wheels and a 1.5-inch lift. The Drive also said a 4.88 axle ratio would follow later that year with the six-speed manual.
By comparison, the Gladiator package uses a smaller 1-inch lift and the 4.56 ratio. Jeep’s release doesn’t name the tire brand, either. In our view, the 4.56 gears are the best part of the package. That’s because a factory gear change saves you from planning a separate regear after the tires go on.
What Jeep’s CEO says, and what it costs
“Gladiator customers continue to personalize their vehicles to tackle bigger adventures,” Jeep CEO Branden Coté said in the release. He added that “35-inch tires have consistently been one of the most popular modifications.”
Jeep hasn’t announced a price for the Launch Edition. For reference, Jeep’s site lists the 2027 Gladiator from $43,895 before destination. Keep in mind that’s the base truck, not a Willys or Rubicon with 35s.
If you want one, start with your dealer now. Jeep’s release says the Launch Edition is open for orders in North America. It comes in limited production on the Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X.
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