I want stock tire size- higher load rating- quiet- aggressive look
09-11-2014, 06:52 PM
#1
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
I want stock tire size- higher load rating- quiet- aggressive look
OK, maybe my wishes are not possible, but I thought I would ask. I am currently running stock BF goodrich Rubicon takeoffs on my 2012 JKU sport. The tires have 49,000 miles, so I want to do some research and start saving a tire fund. I tow a heavy trailer for vacations and want a good load rating. I want it to be quiet on the highway, but I don't want it to look like a street tire. It is easy to do research on tire performance, but it takes more digging to find higher than typical load ratings. Please only give a suggestion if you know the load ratings are equal to or greater than the BF goodrich tires. I'm not looking to go any bigger as I don't want to negatively affect my towing performance. Thank you.
09-11-2014, 08:30 PM
#3
JK Jedi
Toyo AT2 in 265/70-17 are pretty close to stock size and ride smooth as silk and are very good tires. I have a set and at 15000 miles have worn only 3/32 so far.
09-12-2014, 04:19 AM
#5
JK Junkie
Thread Starter
Some brands/types do not have the exact OEM size of 255/75/17. What is another size that I can use that is close enough to OEM.?
Looks like the duratracs have a decent load rating at 2679 pounds compared to the goodrich mud terrain at 2405. I loved the Grabber tires on my previous vehicle. Their load rating is 2469. Looks like the BFG AT KO is very high at 3195, running at 80psi, though they didn't list the exact size.
Looks like the duratracs have a decent load rating at 2679 pounds compared to the goodrich mud terrain at 2405. I loved the Grabber tires on my previous vehicle. Their load rating is 2469. Looks like the BFG AT KO is very high at 3195, running at 80psi, though they didn't list the exact size.
09-12-2014, 06:00 AM
#6
Nitto terra Grappler
Had them on my land rover (much heavier than a jeep) and pulled a 5000 lbs trailer trailer. Never had an issue, quiet, great in wet and snow and all the times off road, never had a sidewall cut or pinched. Oh, and the Landy weighted in at 6200 lbs by itself.
Had them on my land rover (much heavier than a jeep) and pulled a 5000 lbs trailer trailer. Never had an issue, quiet, great in wet and snow and all the times off road, never had a sidewall cut or pinched. Oh, and the Landy weighted in at 6200 lbs by itself.
09-12-2014, 02:13 PM
#7
Some brands/types do not have the exact OEM size of 255/75/17. What is another size that I can use that is close enough to OEM.?
Looks like the duratracs have a decent load rating at 2679 pounds compared to the goodrich mud terrain at 2405. I loved the Grabber tires on my previous vehicle. Their load rating is 2469. Looks like the BFG AT KO is very high at 3195, running at 80psi, though they didn't list the exact size.
Looks like the duratracs have a decent load rating at 2679 pounds compared to the goodrich mud terrain at 2405. I loved the Grabber tires on my previous vehicle. Their load rating is 2469. Looks like the BFG AT KO is very high at 3195, running at 80psi, though they didn't list the exact size.
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09-13-2014, 04:53 AM
#8
If you are looking for the exact same OEM size, I would highly suggest the Goodyear Duratrac. Fabulous tire for an on/off road combo, and better load rating than stockers... and they are CHEAP
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Not sure why the link does not go to the correct size, but they are available.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
Not sure why the link does not go to the correct size, but they are available.
Last edited by olyelr; 09-13-2014 at 04:57 AM.
09-13-2014, 05:57 AM
#9
JK Jedi
Even though you are towing a heavy (?) (relitive term) trailer there should not be that much extra load on the the jeeps rear axle to justify the need for heavier tires.
The factory BFG rubicon wheels are a C rated tire with a limit of 2405 pounds. Lets say you have a fully loaded JKU that might be close to 6000lbs you would still have the potential with those tires to haul a 13,000lb trailer using the 10% tounge weight rule which would greatly exceed the jeep and the hitches capacity.
The factory BFG rubicon wheels are a C rated tire with a limit of 2405 pounds. Lets say you have a fully loaded JKU that might be close to 6000lbs you would still have the potential with those tires to haul a 13,000lb trailer using the 10% tounge weight rule which would greatly exceed the jeep and the hitches capacity.
09-13-2014, 07:36 AM
#10
Even though you are towing a heavy (?) (relitive term) trailer there should not be that much extra load on the the jeeps rear axle to justify the need for heavier tires.
The factory BFG rubicon wheels are a C rated tire with a limit of 2405 pounds. Lets say you have a fully loaded JKU that might be close to 6000lbs you would still have the potential with those tires to haul a 13,000lb trailer using the 10% tounge weight rule which would greatly exceed the jeep and the hitches capacity.
The factory BFG rubicon wheels are a C rated tire with a limit of 2405 pounds. Lets say you have a fully loaded JKU that might be close to 6000lbs you would still have the potential with those tires to haul a 13,000lb trailer using the 10% tounge weight rule which would greatly exceed the jeep and the hitches capacity.
The 2 ply sidewall Duratecs are Load range D in LT, and not rated in the P configuration, neither of which would I recommend for trailer towing.
I'd recommend that the OP look at Toyo, Cooper, and Nitto, who all have several different tread styles in an E rated tire that would be suitable for your needs.
Also, the LT265/70R17E is a factory Jeep size, used on the 10A and I think the X.
Last edited by kmrtnsn; 09-13-2014 at 08:27 AM.