--- title: "Jeep Won’t Say if 35-Inch Tires Fit on the Recon EV" date: "2025-11-19" modified: "2025-11-19" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/jeep-wont-say-if-35-inch-tires-fit-on-the-recon-ev" categories: - "Jeep News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" --- # Jeep Won’t Say if 35-Inch Tires Fit on the Recon EV ![2026 Jeep Recon]() The second electric Jeep has arrived and its name is Recon. The headlines, and Jeep talking points, scream about the 650 horsepower, 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds, a price of $67,000, and up to 250 miles of range. But this is a Jeep that is inspired by the Wrangler and XJ, I've been told. What about upgrading the off-road capability? At the debut of the [2026 Jeep Recon]() Global Head of Off-Road and EV’s at the automaker, Aamir Ahmed, told *The Drive* "that is gonna be what the aftermarket's gonna tell us" when asked if 35s will fit on the EV. ![2026 Jeep Recon]() ![2026 Jeep Recon]() Ahmed was quick to note that the Moab-trim Recons at the debut were rolling on 33-inch rubber. That rubber on the debut vehicles was Nexen Roadian ATX that measured in at 235/70/R18. The Overland trim shown rolled on street-oriented Goodyear rubber that measured in at 265/70R20. "Our cars have always been designed to be upfit. They've always been designed to be customized," Ahmed said. While Ahmed would not give up what is the largest tire that will fit on the Recon, our eyes say 33s seem to fill those wells. But Jeep knows. "So I can come out here and give you a number, but I'm gonna wait till early next year till they get delivered, and our partners, like AEVs and others, will start to modify them, and the sky's the limit from there," Ahmed said. We'll find out soon enough as the 2026 Jeep Recon arrives early next year. *Got a tip? Hit us up at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()