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JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
I have B F Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 on my JKU and they are just awful on wet pavement and even worse in snow. Any suggestions for a tire that can handle rain, and snow as well as sand? Living in Utah I 4 wheel quite a bit but I am not into the big rock crawling kind of stuff. Fins and Things is as much as I do in the the rock crawling department. I'm into photography and use my Jeep more to find interesting things to take pictures of. I do drive over some sandy areas at times as well which the MT''s handle but now that winter has arrived the MT's have got to go.
JK Freak
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Tulsa, OK
I have B F Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 on my JKU and they are just awful on wet pavement and even worse in snow. Any suggestions for a tire that can handle rain, and snow as well as sand? Living in Utah I 4 wheel quite a bit but I am not into the big rock crawling kind of stuff. Fins and Things is as much as I do in the the rock crawling department. I'm into photography and use my Jeep more to find interesting things to take pictures of. I do drive over some sandy areas at times as well which the MT''s handle but now that winter has arrived the MT's have got to go.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 135
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From: UTAH
Thanks guys. I googled the tires mentioned and right now am leaning towards the Duratracs. Looks like Marc has gone to hell and back with his Duratracs . I do see that one shouldn't air down the Duratracs too low so Marc what do you air down to?
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Reno, NV
Duratracs all the way. I've had them in my current JK, X-Terra Pro 4X, '14 Grand Cherokee. Never let me down.
On my previous JK's I've also had the Micky Thompson MTZs, BFG KM, BFG KM2, ATs. All of those pretty much suck on hard snow pack or ice compared to the Duratracs.
I like to wheel in some rocks & some Forrest roads. I have a lot of driving on mountain highways to go boarding, so the snowflake is a must!
Good luck with your purchase!
On my previous JK's I've also had the Micky Thompson MTZs, BFG KM, BFG KM2, ATs. All of those pretty much suck on hard snow pack or ice compared to the Duratracs.
I like to wheel in some rocks & some Forrest roads. I have a lot of driving on mountain highways to go boarding, so the snowflake is a must!
Good luck with your purchase!
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Midwest City, OK
20 PSI. Yes, I've damaged a sidewall on one when aired down to 15. Tom Sheppard ("Vehicle Dependent Expedition" author) recommends 20. Lower only for periods when absolutely needed--say for sand crossings.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Reno, NV
Agree with this. Sometime it seems like guys view airing down to 8 psi as some sort of badge of honor. 20 is perfect for 90% of situations. Also, does not take forever to air back up.
JK Freak
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Ventura, CA
I also run 18-20 (F/R) off road. With the additional weight of bumpers, winch, and roof rack I think the additional 3-5 PSI is needed. If I was running doors and roof off, and stripped of weight I'd run much lower.
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 531
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From: Lewisburg, PA
Is this # dependent upon tire brand? I run Toyo's and was told to air them down to 15 lbs because of them having a stiffer sidewall than most tires. Any validity to this?
