Tire deciscion help
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Tire deciscion help
Looking at some used tires because I'm cheap right now (mine are almost bald.) Here's what I've got it narrowed down to:
-32" Toyo on black Sahara stock (same wheels I have now) http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/4072356900.html
-aggressive looking, 5 of them
-33" Nitto Trail - would need wheels http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/4162087865.html
-aggressive, but mud terrain, would need 5th wheel
-33" Nitto Mud on Rockstar wheels http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/4118334886.html
-4 of them, would need 5th, sweet wheels
This is my daily driver in Michigan so they'll see snow. I only drive 10 miles it work.
Any opinions?!
-32" Toyo on black Sahara stock (same wheels I have now) http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/4072356900.html
-aggressive looking, 5 of them
-33" Nitto Trail - would need wheels http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/4162087865.html
-aggressive, but mud terrain, would need 5th wheel
-33" Nitto Mud on Rockstar wheels http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/4118334886.html
-4 of them, would need 5th, sweet wheels
This is my daily driver in Michigan so they'll see snow. I only drive 10 miles it work.
Any opinions?!
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Looking at some used tires because I'm cheap right now (mine are almost bald.) Here's what I've got it narrowed down to:
-32" Toyo on black Sahara stock (same wheels I have now) brand new 32" toyo 10 ply tires and wheels
-aggressive looking, 5 of them
-33" Nitto Trail - would need wheels (Tires) Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 295/70R17
-aggressive, but mud terrain, would need 5th wheel
-33" Nitto Mud on Rockstar wheels 18" Rockstars w/ 33" Nitto Mud Grappler
-4 of them, would need 5th, sweet wheels
This is my daily driver in Michigan so they'll see snow. I only drive 10 miles it work.
Any opinions?!
-32" Toyo on black Sahara stock (same wheels I have now) brand new 32" toyo 10 ply tires and wheels
-aggressive looking, 5 of them
-33" Nitto Trail - would need wheels (Tires) Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 295/70R17
-aggressive, but mud terrain, would need 5th wheel
-33" Nitto Mud on Rockstar wheels 18" Rockstars w/ 33" Nitto Mud Grappler
-4 of them, would need 5th, sweet wheels
This is my daily driver in Michigan so they'll see snow. I only drive 10 miles it work.
Any opinions?!
My JK is my DD, I drive just about as far to work. A coworker had Mud Terrains and i hated them. They were LOUD and HEAVY which translated to too much noise with the doors off on the highway and crappy gas mileage.
I would go with DuraTrac's. You can find them occasionally, and it is worth having them shipped or even driving to go get them. I found 5 DuraTrac's for my boss from a guy in IL for $900 shipped. They only had 5K on 4 of them and 0 on the 5th.
For what it is worth, I went with Mickey Thompson ATZ P3s. They are a great daily driver tire, plus they have some good specs for off road use.
Do a LOT of research and pick the right tire for you. One of the things I did was I spent a lot of time compiling a spreadsheet of tires keeping stats on brand, model, sizes (height, rim, etc.), weight, tread depth, load rating and reviews. The DuraTrac would have been my first choice, but I wanted to be different so I bought the MTs.
Good luck!
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Option 3 looks wore slam out, so I would toss them. Number 1 would probably be better for ice (more siping) but the tires will be more expensive down the road.
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Thanks for the replies already!
I was scared mud tires would be loud. I'm leaning toward no on those now.
Maybe I'll search for Duratracs or go with choice 1!
I was scared mud tires would be loud. I'm leaning toward no on those now.
Maybe I'll search for Duratracs or go with choice 1!