2027 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition Brings Factory 35-Inch Tires for the First Time
One of the most popular upgrades Jeep Gladiator owners make is now coming straight from the factory. Jeep is launching the 2027 Jeep Gladiator 35-inch Tire Launch Edition, a limited-production pickup with factory-installed 35-inch all-terrain tires. It also adds a 1-inch suspension lift and bronze styling to Willys, Rubicon, and Rubicon X models.
That matters because plenty of Gladiator owners have paid aftermarket shops to do this work for years. Now, you can order the bigger tires with the supporting hardware already engineered around them. Best of all, Jeep is taking orders now in North America.
Factory 35-Inch Tires on Three Gladiator Trims
First, Jeep offers the Launch Edition on three versions of what it calls the only open-air pickup in America:
- Gladiator Willys
- Gladiator Rubicon
- Gladiator Rubicon X
Each one rides on 35-inch all-terrain tires mounted on bronze-painted 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. Highline fender flares and wheel-flare extensions make room for the extra rubber. As a result, the truck looks taller and wider, with a lot more presence in the school pickup line.
Jeep CEO Branden Coté said 35-inch tires have consistently been one of the most popular modifications among Gladiator customers. In other words, this package is Jeep answering the people who were already lifting their trucks.
More Ground Clearance and Better Trail Angles
Of course, bigger tires only help off road when the rest of the truck can keep up, and Jeep took care of that here. The factory-engineered 35-inch Tire Package gives the Gladiator 12.9 inches of ground clearance along with these trail angles:
- Approach angle: 46.7 degrees
- Breakover angle: 23.3 degrees
- Departure angle: 26.7 degrees
Underneath, the package also pairs the tires with hardware that supports them:
- A 1-inch factory suspension lift and 35-inch Suspension Package
- A 4.56 final-drive ratio
- Heavy-duty Dana axles
- A full-time 4:1 transfer case
- Performance brakes
The 4.56 gearing is the detail enthusiasts will appreciate most. Taller tires can make a truck feel lazy and dull its low-speed crawling. That is why regearing is usually the expensive second step after a tire upgrade. Here, Jeep handles that work at the factory, and it says the package enhances Gladiator Trail Rated capability instead of compromising it.
Bronze Accents and Launch Edition Graphics
In addition, Jeep gives the Launch Edition its own look, so nobody mistakes it for a Gladiator with aftermarket tires. Exterior details include:
- Bronze-painted 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels
- Bronze Jeep badging and accents
- Bronze tow hooks
- Exclusive hood, side, and tailgate graphics
- A performance hood on specific models
On top of that, Rubicon and Rubicon X trucks add extra hood and vent graphics. Meanwhile, the Rubicon X Package goes a step further with an exclusive side-door graphic and a Jeep performance hood wearing its own unique decal.
V6 Power and Gladiator Towing
However, the Launch Edition does not change what sits under the hood. Every 2027 Gladiator uses a 3.6-liter V6 rated at 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Across the lineup, Jeep rates the 2027 Gladiator for up to 7,700 pounds of towing and up to 1,720 pounds of payload. It can also ford up to 34 inches of water. Still, Jeep has not published towing or payload figures for the 35-inch Tire Launch Edition yet. So, check the final numbers for this package before you hitch up a camper for a weekend at the lake.
Finally, Jeep builds every Gladiator at its Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio.
Pricing and Availability
You can order the 2027 Jeep Gladiator 35-inch Tire Launch Edition now in North America, but production will be limited. Meanwhile, Jeep has not announced pricing yet, so talk with your dealer early if you want one.
Also, the timing makes sense for the Gladiator. As we reported in our look at Stellantis third-quarter sales, Gladiator sales slipped 9% to 11,911 trucks in the quarter. A factory version of the most common owner upgrade gives shoppers a fresh reason to take a look.
You can build your own on Jeep.com.
Our Take on the 2027 Jeep Gladiator Launch Edition
Personally, I wheeled a doors-off Gladiator through the dust back at my first Texas Truck Rodeo, and this Launch Edition takes that recipe a big step further. Adding 35-inch tires, a lift, and matching gears is exactly the path a lot of owners take on their own. Now, you can skip the separate shop bill and the guesswork about whether the parts play nicely together.
My one big question is price. A factory-engineered package deserves a premium over a parts-bin build. Even so, the price will decide whether this is a smart buy or a collector piece. Either way, I already know the bronze wheels would win over the car-crazy kid in our house before I even opened the door.
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