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Old May 15, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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I have a 4inch Skyjacker lift and large 33's I will be needing new tires end of this summer might be able to make it untill next summer.
I want to go bigger and badder
I am thinking atleast 35's or maybe 37's. So I want to know what are good brand/types for a daily driver in that size and how much do you think I am looking at spending for 5 (lets not forget the spare) Feel free to send me to any other threads that have this info but I could find one that answered my questions.

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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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And feel free to PM me if you think you have the answer. Or even a good guess
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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:03 AM
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New wheels or using yours? What size wheel? What do you want them to be good at: rock, sand, mud, snow, ice. How important is it to be quiet on the road. How concerned are you about how they look.

An A/T will usually be quiet on the road but an M/T looks meaner and obviously performs better in mud. Softer compound tires are generally stickier but wear faster.

A lot of people swear by Duratrac but they run over $300 a piece depending on size. Falken Wild Peaks review great for an A/T but look tame. They are supposed to be great on rock and long lasting tread. The Rocky Mts are the same tire sold only by Discount Tire Direct but even cheaper at around $230 for a 35". These were the two tires I was most interested in. I went with the Rocky Mts. They were running them up in CO for the JK Experience last year as well as King of Hammers and they raved about them.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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Thanks Looks aren't the main important in tires for me. I don't car about noise that much either. (I have a stereo and it's a Jeep)
What is important is good offroad and good on street. I need to find a good balance. I live in Wyoming I need to be able to handle dry highway in 70 degree weather one day snow and ice the next. (it happens)

Thanks for the reply
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Old May 15, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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So I went to my tire guy to price some tires and see how long I have left on my current tires. He asked if I want to do same Size I said I would like to go up to 35's after he looked at them he told me something I didnt know the tires I have aren't 33's they are
35's!!! Awesome!! Now I now how 35's will look and ride. and I have atleast one more season on my tires. I also am refinancing my Jeep next week with extra money for TIRES. Great day
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Old May 15, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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All I gotta say is ...........
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Old May 15, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FoxRacingJMC
All I gotta say is ...........
Yeah I know Dumb me.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Slob
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Old May 15, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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I have Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x18 and really like them. Only have about 2500 miles on them. They are a bit stiff, sidewall rating E.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Trail grapplers are a great tire on and off road. Ive had mine 2 years and although I dont drive it a whole lot, they still look almost new
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