Snow tyres
JK Super Freak
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
we dont normally get 2.5ft of snow, but where i live its very windy and all the roads get drifted over very quickly. and can often be as high if not higher than the top of the fences in some places.
i think the best option for me is to get a set of AT's for the stock 18" saharas and get a set of BFG KM2's for summer.
now i just need to get a lift and everything else
i think the best option for me is to get a set of AT's for the stock 18" saharas and get a set of BFG KM2's for summer.
now i just need to get a lift and everything else
If you're going to run two sets of tires, then get a dedicated winter tire - either a studded AT or something like the Cooper or Yokohama.
You can certainly run a set of KM2's in the summer, but unless you're rock crawling or dealing with mud, then AT's may be a better all-around tire for you. Newer MT's have gotten fairly "civilized", but they still won't ride or wear as well as an equivalent quality AT.
JK Enthusiast
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From: richmond, bc
Just had 285 Duratracs (32.8" x 11.50") installed on the stock Rubicon 17" wheels today. While waiting, I was reading the informational bulletins posted around the shop and found a press release from Good Year. This release reported Good Year tires receiving the coveted "highly recommended" rating from several European independent testing groups (auto clubs, etc) calling them the best choice for European winter conditions. Food for thought as you're driving to go buy yourself some new Good Year Duratracs for your Sahara wheels 
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JK Enthusiast
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From: richmond, bc
Press release was for winter tires specifically and did not mention the Duratracs by name (A/T with North American SnowFlake rating). However, the article noted that companies given the 'highly recommended' tend to receive higher acceptence amongst European tire buyers.
JK Enthusiast
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From: richmond, bc
For me, having a quieter riding, siped A/T tire with excellent all-season handling (dry, wet, ice, snow) that's rated for extreme winter conditions (Snow Flake rating) while still offering a good amount of deep snow traction (big, seperated lugs) was more appealing than the stock BFG M/T tires for my wife's JKU. With the four-season weather systems we get here in British Columbia, and the higher amounts of wintertime snow and ice we've had the last few years, this is an ideal tire.
Now that I don't get out on rocks that often, when my YJ's GoodYear MTRs go I'll most likely go with these, too.
JK Enthusiast
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From: richmond, bc
I'll defenitely give you quieter riding. but i've been nothing but disappointed in BFG's performance in the rain and snow. I've run them in a 35x12.50x15, 265/75/16, and currently in a 32x11.50x15. ONLY because i found killer deals (200 bucks for 4, free, traded intake for 5). Personally i think the BFG AT is the most over rated tire on the market. You can get knock off generals for 1/2 the price that perform just as well.
Now, maybe we should let this thread focus back onto snow tires for scotlandjk's benefit?
JK Enthusiast
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From: richmond, bc
Thanks for your .02 - you've got a valid point of view and I'm glad you're honest about the lack of ice handling with M/Ts.
For me, having the Good Year Wrangler Duratrac A/T's quieter riding, siped tire with excellent all-season handling (dry, wet, ice, snow) that's rated for extreme winter conditions (Snow Flake rating) while still offering a good amount of deep snow traction (big, seperated lugs) was more appealing than the stock BFG M/T tires for my wife's JKU. With the four-season weather systems we get here in British Columbia, and the higher amounts of wintertime snow and ice we've had the last few years, this is an ideal tire.
Now that I don't get out on rocks that often, when my YJ's GoodYear MTRs go I'll most likely go with these, too.
For me, having the Good Year Wrangler Duratrac A/T's quieter riding, siped tire with excellent all-season handling (dry, wet, ice, snow) that's rated for extreme winter conditions (Snow Flake rating) while still offering a good amount of deep snow traction (big, seperated lugs) was more appealing than the stock BFG M/T tires for my wife's JKU. With the four-season weather systems we get here in British Columbia, and the higher amounts of wintertime snow and ice we've had the last few years, this is an ideal tire.
Now that I don't get out on rocks that often, when my YJ's GoodYear MTRs go I'll most likely go with these, too.
*Edited to clarify I like the Good Year Wrangler Duratrac NOT the BFG M/T or any other BFG tire.
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JK Freak
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From: Aberdeen/Edinburgh/Devon, UK
im currently playing with the idea of a round the world trip in my jk after i finnish uni ( 4years time)
so now im thinking of more of an expedition vehical.