Tire selection
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Aurora, CO
I agree. They will fit his criteria perfectly.
They're decent all around tires, but they're terrible in icy conditions. They scared the hell out of me the first time I had them in icy conditions. They do decently in snow, but in the ice they're awful.
The new KM2s should be better, they're siped...
The BFG M/T's that came on my JK Rubicon are a great tire. Very little road noise, decent price, great rain traction, always been good for me in the snow, and always good on the trail/in the mud. There is a reason this tire was called "the staple of M/T tires" by Off Roading magazine. I'm in MI and am a mud junkie so I can vouch for those claims. Check them out.
The new KM2s should be better, they're siped...
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
The new KM2s should be better, they're siped...
Looks a bit more like a mud tire than something for rain/snow/ice. (though you could always pay to have them siped...)
Probably better off looking at something like these.
DuraTrac
Terra Grappler
Rover MT Maxx Traction
Last edited by nthinuf; Oct 30, 2009 at 09:52 PM.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: N. Michigan
Sadly I have to use my SR-A's until they are toast so I can justify to the CFO that I NEED tires. But that doesn't stop me from research. I'm looking at getting 295/75/16's (33+ or 34). I found the BFG AT's, Nitto Terra Grapplers, Hankook M/T, and General Grabber AT2 in that size.
For me I'm leaning toward the General for its rating on snow/ice as most of the roads where I live are hardpacked snow/ice for alot of the winter, and they seem to be the least expensive without giving up too much in their reviews. When I do need tires It will be a pull toward an A/T just because of the snow here. If the prices my local shop can get are close I might try the Hankooks and just drive knowing they will not hold as well on hard snow and ice.
Time will tell. I just can't wear down these SR-A's fast enough
. 31,000 miles and they still look like I may have them until next winter....
For me I'm leaning toward the General for its rating on snow/ice as most of the roads where I live are hardpacked snow/ice for alot of the winter, and they seem to be the least expensive without giving up too much in their reviews. When I do need tires It will be a pull toward an A/T just because of the snow here. If the prices my local shop can get are close I might try the Hankooks and just drive knowing they will not hold as well on hard snow and ice.
Time will tell. I just can't wear down these SR-A's fast enough
. 31,000 miles and they still look like I may have them until next winter....
JK Freak
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Tabernash,Co.
This is the first set of M/T tires that I have had( stock Rubi tires) and I've got to say that they do pretty good (7 out of 10) in deep, chewie snow BUT hard on hard pack and of course ice they absoultly stink.
I think it's the comonation of them being a hard compound, no siping and big flat block design that makes them so squirly.
They will not be my next tire.
I think it's the comonation of them being a hard compound, no siping and big flat block design that makes them so squirly.
They will not be my next tire.
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Ft Campbell, KY
I have had BFG AT/KO tires for years and they're on my wifes Jeep now. The first set on the JK was a set of ProComp Xtreme MTs 265-75-16s that recently got replaced by 315-70-17s. The 265s were great on the trail with the 4.10 gears and mileage was still around 16-17. I havent even come close to wearing out the 265 at 25k I just opted for the larger tires and haven't had a chance to really see much more than a mile or two per gallon better. Love them and when they do the buy3 get one free deal they are hard to beat.
JK Freak
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Land of the rising sun
I have used BFG ATs in the past (when I lived where it snowed) and had very good luck. Long wear, quiet ride and great in the snow. As long as you have the snowflake symbol on the tire I'm sure you'll be good to go.
