Finally bitting the bullet and getting new tires. Prefer to purchase local so drove around today receiving tire quotes. Originally set out to purchase coopers, looking for a 34 by the way. These are the best prices i have found.
Toyo open country - 295/70r17 - $1753.89
Cooper STT - 295/70r17 - $1935
BFG KM2 - 305/70r17 - $2097

Never thought the Toyo's would be the best price. these prices are 5 tires including mount and balance.

My questions is this a reasonable price for Toyo and are they of similar quality to bfg? Need some confirmation on whether I'm receiving a good quote. other then toyos everything else is threw the roof price wise. I originally strayed away because of weight, not regearing.

 

Can find 295/70/17 Toyo much cheaper than 350 a tire. I see 265 per tire, I'm sure mounting and balancing never cost $85 per tire. But guessing with shipping and mounting we would get to the 350 per tire they are charging.

 

The Toyo's seem to be going for a good price these days. I just bought 37/13.5-17's for $333 each so I would think you could get the 295/70's cheaper. I see them for $265 each where I bought mine, that's a online wharehouse that is local to me here in Atlanta.

 

You can go way cheaper than that I got 285/70/17 Trail Grapplers for 250 each from a small local wheels/tires shop that gets 'em from a wholesaler in ATL. Thats mounted btw.

 

Check out amazon, I got my toyos in nov. for $300 a piece shipped then I paid about $50 mount and balance at a local shop

 

Been doing research on tire pricing online and can save a few hundred going this direction. Thanks for the quick posts before I ordered.

In the process of doing more research I ran across the toyo 285/75r17, 34.1" tall and 11.6" wide at 2 pounds less then the 295. Searched and not a lot of people run this size. Pics greatly appreciated if anyone has them.

 

i run them great tire 60k out of my last set i did regear 4.88 but i also tow 18' boat my next set will be 12.50 35.00

 

Just bought Nitto Trail Grapplers for a TJ for 265 each. Checked they have same in the size you are looking at for $297 each and the Coopers for $323. Free shipping and no tax. Ordered mine on Friday afternoon and they will deliver Tuesday. I don't think they are a sponsor but look online for tires at a "discount".