Hello from The Twin Cities, MN

RetroRobb · **Posted:** Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:23 pm

Hi Everybody!

Just purchased a low milage 2011 "70th Anniversary" Jeep Liberty from my local dealer. I'm loving it so far! They installed brand new tires, so I'm stuck with these 18" all seasons for awhile. I'll say this, it makes for a smooth-riding Jeep!

My first mod was getting the windows tinted. Next upgrade will be finding 16" wheels so I can mount some BF Goodrich A/T.....

I wish I could just buy a 235/60R-18 all-terrain tire. Out of the 302,145 Jeep Liberty KK's sold, I wonder how many have 18" wheels???

Gageraid · **Posted:** Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:53 pm

Welcome!
Sounds like you did some homework and you know it's a smart move to get 16 inch wheels. I'm currently running the BFG's you're looking to install.
I don't see the 18 inch wheels often. They look good, but offer less sidewall.
If you can't find OEM 16 inch wheels, you can get some aftermarket rims for a great deal. Just research what will fit, and won't.
All those answers can be found here.
How about a picture of this beauty?

RetroRobb · **Posted:** Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:24 pm

Here she is:

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:40 am

Looks great! Black is the best color!

Two Jeeps in the family?

RetroRobb · **Posted:** Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:32 pm

Yes! Two Jeeps in the family! Wife drives 2011 4wd Jeep Compass. She loves it, but wishes it had the Nav Radio.

The thing goes through the snow really well, even with the stock tires.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 10, 2014 12:54 pm

Which transmission does hers have?

RetroRobb · **Posted:** Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:49 pm

It has the continuously variable automatic (CVT2) with Freedom Drive 1 (active full-time four-wheel drive with selectable 4WD LOCK Mode).

I personally don't care for the CVT. It feels weird driving in a vehicle that doesn't shift. I usually use the AutoStick, so I can manually shift 6 times.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:18 pm

RetroRobb wrote:

It has the continuously variable automatic (CVT2) with Freedom Drive 1 (active full-time four-wheel drive with selectable 4WD LOCK Mode).

I personally don't care for the CVT. It feels weird driving in a vehicle that doesn't shift. I usually use the AutoStick, so I can manually shift 6 times.

I've heard you can greatly improve the mpg with those when you manually upshift early with them. :wink:

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