Advice on tires needed
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Urbana Il
Here's a plug for the Toyo ATll. I ran multiple sets on my pickups. Put 12.50 35 17 on my jeep. Love them. Quiet, aggressive look for an AT. Must air them down though E range tire. Im still play around but at 32 lbs now.
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Brick, New Jersey
OP, we have similar driving styles, which is why I talked myself out of the MTZ's....tough call at the time. I went with the Mickey Thompson ATZ (realize they may be discontinued) they have great agressvie looks, no issues in the light trails I do, and in the snow this past winter have been great. They also have a nice hum to them.
AND, they are wearing very well....with 40,000KMs on them, 5 tire rotation every 5,000KM...think I've burned up 3/32" thus far.
Loos like the replacment tire is the ATZ P3, no personal experience with them other than to see a few jeeps running around on them.
You may want to add these to your comparisson shopping list.
AND, they are wearing very well....with 40,000KMs on them, 5 tire rotation every 5,000KM...think I've burned up 3/32" thus far.
Loos like the replacment tire is the ATZ P3, no personal experience with them other than to see a few jeeps running around on them.
You may want to add these to your comparisson shopping list.
Duratracs are a great recommendation. They are quiet and last a long time. My buddy has them on his Ram and he swears by them. Not my favorite in terms of looks though.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 265
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From: Northern Virginia
Agreed. Goodyear Duratrac is a great tire, it is a very good compromise between highway and off-road driving qualities. When I put them on my Jeep they were more quiet than the stock tires were. However, most of the "quiet" comes from softer rubber and therefore the tire will probably not last as long on the street. Rotate them often, including the spare, to help minimize uneven wear.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Ontario Canada
I've owned my share of vehicles and have purchased tires for them over the years.
However, tire shopping for a Jeep was the most involved, researched, analyzed, debated, questioned and stressful decision of all them.
So many things to consider:
-2 or 4 door
-weight of the Jeep
-trail type vs on road use
-will you tow with it
-how much weight you towing
-wheel back spacing
-stock suspension or lifted
-how much lift
-consideration for snow, slush and ice on road
-number of miles you drive per year
-size both height and width
-in some cases gearing
-in some cases auto vs stick
-In some cases 4 speed auto or 6 speed auto
-personal preference on looks, manufacture
-raised outlined letters or not
-load rating
-sidewall plys
At the end if the day be 100% honest with yourself, and what you will be using your Jeep for. Do your homework, ask lots of questions and go and see and feel the tires side by each if you can in a shop.
Most Jeepers when asked at random on their tires will tell you what they think.
Recommendations of tires on this thread are solid ones don't think you can go wrong.
I do think complaints about tires as their poor performance comes from folks may not have done their homework and or selected a tire that did not match their Jeep and how they use it 95% of the time.
Happy shopping, once you've decided....happy wheeling!
However, tire shopping for a Jeep was the most involved, researched, analyzed, debated, questioned and stressful decision of all them.
So many things to consider:
-2 or 4 door
-weight of the Jeep
-trail type vs on road use
-will you tow with it
-how much weight you towing
-wheel back spacing
-stock suspension or lifted
-how much lift
-consideration for snow, slush and ice on road
-number of miles you drive per year
-size both height and width
-in some cases gearing
-in some cases auto vs stick
-In some cases 4 speed auto or 6 speed auto
-personal preference on looks, manufacture
-raised outlined letters or not
-load rating
-sidewall plys
At the end if the day be 100% honest with yourself, and what you will be using your Jeep for. Do your homework, ask lots of questions and go and see and feel the tires side by each if you can in a shop.
Most Jeepers when asked at random on their tires will tell you what they think.
Recommendations of tires on this thread are solid ones don't think you can go wrong.
I do think complaints about tires as their poor performance comes from folks may not have done their homework and or selected a tire that did not match their Jeep and how they use it 95% of the time.
Happy shopping, once you've decided....happy wheeling!
Last edited by webejeepin; Aug 12, 2014 at 04:33 AM.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 863
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From: Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota
I've owned my share of vehicles and have purchased tires for them over the years.
However, tire shopping for a Jeep was the most involved, researched, analyzed, debated, questioned and stressful decision of all them.
So many things to consider:
-2 or 4 door
-weight of the Jeep
-trail type vs on road use
-will you tow with it
-how much weight you towing
-wheel back spacing
-stock suspension or lifted
-how much lift
-consideration for snow, slush and ice on road
-number of miles you drive per year
-size both height and width
-in some cases gearing
-in some cases auto vs stick
-In some cases 4 speed auto or 6 speed auto
-personal preference on looks, manufacture
-raised outlined letters or not
-load rating
-sidewall plys
At the end if the day be 100% honest with yourself, and what you will be using your Jeep for. Do your homework? Ask lots of questions and go and see and feel the tires side by each if you can in a shop.
Most Jeepers when asked at random on their tires will tell you what they think about their rigs and tires.
Recommendations of tires on this thread are solid ones don't think you can go wrong.
I do think complaints about tires as their poor performance comes from folks may not have done their homework and or selected a tire that did not match their Jeep and how they use it 95% I the time.
Happy shopping, once you've decided....happy wheeling!
However, tire shopping for a Jeep was the most involved, researched, analyzed, debated, questioned and stressful decision of all them.
So many things to consider:
-2 or 4 door
-weight of the Jeep
-trail type vs on road use
-will you tow with it
-how much weight you towing
-wheel back spacing
-stock suspension or lifted
-how much lift
-consideration for snow, slush and ice on road
-number of miles you drive per year
-size both height and width
-in some cases gearing
-in some cases auto vs stick
-In some cases 4 speed auto or 6 speed auto
-personal preference on looks, manufacture
-raised outlined letters or not
-load rating
-sidewall plys
At the end if the day be 100% honest with yourself, and what you will be using your Jeep for. Do your homework? Ask lots of questions and go and see and feel the tires side by each if you can in a shop.
Most Jeepers when asked at random on their tires will tell you what they think about their rigs and tires.
Recommendations of tires on this thread are solid ones don't think you can go wrong.
I do think complaints about tires as their poor performance comes from folks may not have done their homework and or selected a tire that did not match their Jeep and how they use it 95% I the time.
Happy shopping, once you've decided....happy wheeling!
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
I'm on my second set of Duratracs. The sidewalls are not as strong as some brands, which did contribute to my puncturing one last year. Fortunately, that tire was near end of life. They are quiet on the road, and amazing in sand and snow. And they have a pretty aggressive look for an AT ...
Last edited by Mark Doiron; Aug 12, 2014 at 01:44 AM.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Dallas, TX
I'm on my second set of Duratracs. The sidewalls are not as strong as some brands, which did contribute to my puncturing one last year. Fortunately, that tire was near end of life. They are quiet on the road, and amazing in sand and snow. And they have a pretty aggressive look for an AT ...
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