First Jeep Wagoneer on 30-Inch Wheels in the Midwest Celebrates Internet Debut

Rivaling the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade, the Jeep Wagoneer builds on the same platform as the Ram 1500. The four-wheel drive system is an option, and the powertrain family comprises a straight-six, a V8, and a smaller displacement V8 with mild-hybrid assistance.

The 2024 lineup kicks off from $62,945 with the base model, which can also be ordered with 4WD for an extra $3,000. The Carbide and Series II start at $73,520 and $69,825, respectively, and the 4WD system is also a $3,000 option on these models. The Series III comes with standard four-wheel drive from $86,320. All feature a straight-six with 420 hp and an 8sp auto.

Now that we've reminded ourselves about the latest Jeep Wagoneer, it is time to take a look at a slightly modified copy. The vehicle in question forgot what common sense means and rocks a set of massive alloys. They came from Forgiato's portfolio, have a silver look, new center caps with the wheelmaker's logo on them, and fill the arches perfectly.

However, it's their size that makes this car controversial, as the new alloys measure 30 inches in diameter. They were wrapped in ultra-thin rubber, so you can wave goodbye to OEM comfort. This modification also affected the turning radius. On a more positive aspect, this Jeep Wagoneer looks very good with its black paint finish, occasional shiny accent, and those silver alloys, and it is apparently the first of its kind on 30s in the Midwest.

We may be fans of the design, especially with the extra tinted windows all around and the chrome appointments, yet we think this ride would look best under the spotlight at a dedicated car show. It would turn more heads there than it probably does on the open road, regardless of what vehicles surround it. We'd use a flatbed to take it to the event, as driving there could be very tiring in a vehicle that sits on massive wheels, regardless of how smooth the road would be.