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Old 12-05-2013, 04:09 PM
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Interco tire, the good folks who should be the only ones putting tires on old cj's. They make the swampers Sent from my DROID4 using Tapatalk
and they look super agressive... Would they compromise tirelife?
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Old 12-05-2013, 04:16 PM
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i loved my duratrac's and when i outgrew them (literally) i went to MTR/K's

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Old 12-08-2013, 09:11 PM
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Vote for BFG. Did great, yet again, in our ice storm this weekend. I have about 45k miles and tread should go another 25k+

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Goodyear MT/R's 35x12.5R15
Just picked up a set from the local Goodyear shop for $179 each (after rebate). Great ride and control even at 85 down the interstate!

2013 Wrangler Sport; 35x12.5R15 Goodyear MTR's; 18/60 Rubicon springs & shocks; Lots of trimming
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Old 12-09-2013, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mikestoick
Putting 35s on my cj5. Considering on road manners, off road performance and life of the tire. Which one of these roughly $1000 range (per 4 tires, will buy cheap used as 5th spare) tires would you buy?

-35 Cooper STT mud terrain
-35 Pro Comp Xtreme M/T2
-35 BFGoodrich TA Mud Terrain
I know guys that run all 3 and don't have any major problems with any of them. They all work the same when aired down on the trail. Of those three I would probably try the coopers or the MT2's.
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Old 12-09-2013, 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mikestoick
and they look super agressive... Would they compromise tirelife?
Yes they wear out fast and are loud but they hook up and are very tough tires off road. I wouldn't put them on a Jeep that you drive on the street much.
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Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
Yes they wear out fast and are loud but they hook up and are very tough tires off road. I wouldn't put them on a Jeep that you drive on the street much.
I think "fast" is a relative term. I've run Mickey Thompson Claws which I was told would wear "fast" and that they would be slick in no time at all. I was good with 4 tire rotations and then I began to slack with school getting in the way.

That being said- I had 36k miles on them on the highway. Some people are hard pressed to do 12k miles a year so that puts the tires at a 3yr lifespan...not too "fast" IMO.

I do 32k miles a year, so the tires only last a year and some change with me.

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Take a look at Mickey Thompson MTZs. Good road manners, Very quiet for how much traction they give off road. 3 ply sidewalls give excellent durability.
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The MTZ's are a very good tire, I've got a set of those as well. Great in about all conditions so far.

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I've run the Cooper STT tires and liked them a lot. Running the BFG KM2's now and like them. Jury still out on the premium you pay for the BFGs. STT should save you money and do a great job in all areas you mention.
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