Best tire for mixed use?
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Lakewood, OH
Agreed! Look at the service description. Up to about a 125 Service Description and you can get enough air out of them to have a comfortable ride. Anything higher and you start needing to let so much air out of the tires that the contact patch starts to deflect. For most JKs a Service Description between 114 and 125 will work best and above 125 is best suited for heavier JKs with lots of skids, armor, bumpers and accessories.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Orange County, NY
I really like my GY Silent Armor 285/70/17 for mixed use. Long tread life, good on moderate trails, balance nicely and super quiet on the highway. The only thing I regret (a little) is not going right for 35s. Next time. . . 
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Buffalo, NY
I have run BFGoodrich AT/KO's on my old TJ and now my JK.....they last for over 50000 miles and will go thru anything. I drive them in snow, ice, mud, water and mostly pavement but they are great. 2 if my friend took the plunge and put them on a trailblazer and Avalanche and have gone back to anything else. You will love these tires. I run a set of 33x12.50x15's
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: MD
Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Actually, e rated tires don't ride that bad with the correct air pressure
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
So I'm in the market to upgrade to some 33's and I'm having a lot of trouble deciding which tire to choose for my "specific" needs...lol
I drive mostly on asphalt and gravel, but deal with quite a bit of snow, sleet, and ice in winter, and occasionally hit a muddy field for blowing steam. I'm kinda liking the Terra Grappler but not sure it's the best fit for me.
Any insightful opinions?
I drive mostly on asphalt and gravel, but deal with quite a bit of snow, sleet, and ice in winter, and occasionally hit a muddy field for blowing steam. I'm kinda liking the Terra Grappler but not sure it's the best fit for me.
Any insightful opinions?
I had 33s and just switched to 35s! Very round tire (balances easy), not too noisy.
Goferit
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: new orleans, la
I've got 33ish Nitto Trail Grapplers on my ride. No problems on the highway or round the city. Great in Louisiana mud. We'll see how long they last. I've got about 5k on them and they still appear brand new
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: S/E Texas Area
i have no point of comparison but im very happy with my 35'' duratracs. they are very quiet on the road, nice smooth ride, and do really well with the mud and rocks ive put them through.
also a big selling point for me on these is they are pretty lite-weight compared to some of the other a/t tires out there.
also a big selling point for me on these is they are pretty lite-weight compared to some of the other a/t tires out there.
