Rubicon Tire Upgrade
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Not to too bad with the coupon and considering the kevlar sidewall. Would probably make them handle well on the street also.
The online reviews came back mostly good.
Tirerack doesn't have any of there testing scales on this brand yet it seems, like they did on the duratrac.
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The online reviews came back mostly good.
Tirerack doesn't have any of there testing scales on this brand yet it seems, like they did on the duratrac.
Bummer
JK Enthusiast
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From: Torrance, CA
I took off the standard Rubi rims/tires and went with AEV pintlers and 35x12.5" GY MTRs. I think they are at least as quiet or possible quieter on the Hway. Also have the OME HD. The 35s with the standard tranny and 4.1s in my opinion is actually more drivable then with the 32s.
12.5" wide tires stink in the snow (relatively)!!! Keep that in mind if you live up North.
The Rubicon model was built to be lifted 2-3 inches with 35" tires. It is by far a nicer driving and riding jeep then before. Hope this helps.
12.5" wide tires stink in the snow (relatively)!!! Keep that in mind if you live up North.
The Rubicon model was built to be lifted 2-3 inches with 35" tires. It is by far a nicer driving and riding jeep then before. Hope this helps.
Thanks.
-Dave
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I also upgraded to KM2, 33" on my Rubi rims w/Spidertrax spacers. I like more sidewall, less rim. I think the KM2 noise level is equal to or less than the KM. As stated before, the 18" rim tire sizes are always going to run more, and as you have noticed, the selection is pretty slim in some brands.
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In some cases a larger rim can be better. When air'd
down off road and on angle, less roll-over. and less sidewall flex, on top of the on road reason of better handling, Even plus sizeing a inch of sidewall totally changed the handling of my last jeep SJ.
Also it seems the 18 wheel weighs the same as the 17 but yeah the 18 tires weigh a bunch more.
Still considering what sorta 33-34" on an 18 would run comparable to the OEM BFG KM
No comments on the duratrac, no love for them here?
down off road and on angle, less roll-over. and less sidewall flex, on top of the on road reason of better handling, Even plus sizeing a inch of sidewall totally changed the handling of my last jeep SJ.
Also it seems the 18 wheel weighs the same as the 17 but yeah the 18 tires weigh a bunch more.
Still considering what sorta 33-34" on an 18 would run comparable to the OEM BFG KM
No comments on the duratrac, no love for them here?
the duratrac's are great tires. scooter scott ran them and they were awsome in the ice and snow sections. he also said they are great all around. he is however moving up in tire size and has decided to go with different tires now. km2's or mtr's i belive is his choices so that may tell you something. i don't think they look as good or will preform as well as a km2 in anything but ice after wheeling with him. good luck