I have a 2007 jku x with a daystar 1.75 level kit. I have 265-7516 terra grapplers on it that are close to slick. I need some advise as to what size tire i should go with next. Gas mileage is a concern. I do have 4.10 gears and six speed trans. I have a new child and money is a concern. I dont want to drop 8-900 for a set of tires that i will be sorry for buying. I have thought about 285-70-16 size but will i gain from this size? I dont want to run wheel spacers so what would you do? I would like a little taller tire but do not want the stuffed look. I would like to hear any thoughts you have.
Thank you.

 

i saw some nice looking wrangler authorities at wal mart very beefy aggressive looking tire in 265-75-16 size havent heard any reviews but they looked good . i would like to see them come out with larger sizes of this tire

 

BFG All-Terrains: $930 for 5 of them new. I've had them on 3 of my jeeps; quiet, smooth, looks good, and lasts freakin forever.

 

Depending on who makes those tires... those two sizes are almost the same height its the width that's different on them.

265/75/16 = 31.6x10.4/16
285/70/16 = 31.7x11.2/16

Please note above is an estimate... depending on tire it varies a little!

I'd consider the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO tires. They are a VERY good on road and a very capable off-road tire. They get some of the best gas mileage and general wear on road of just about any tire your going to put on your Jeep.

I actually got 80k miles out of a set of these tires once (yes they passed inspection every year! and would have passed the year I replaced them... but they wouldn't pass the Moab trip I was doing!!!)

If mileage is a concern your going to want to go with a thinner taller tire to reduce rolling mass and to compensate for you having 4.10 gearing. The tire your looking at doesn't fit that description very well. The max a JK can really do is a 33" tire without any lift and that's pushing it just a little... but is possible and safe.

I'd recommend looking for a tire that's 32-33" tall and about a 10.5" wide. Any wider will increase the weight and rolling mass of the tire and reduce your gas mileage a little.

Keep in mind since your not going huge (37+) the rolling mass isn't going to affect things quite as much but every little bit helps when your concerned.

 

what size, i like the fierce and bfg. just not sure what size and pros and cons as far as performance and fuel economy loss. I want to get as tall as i can and not have a stuffed look with the 1.75 bb that i have. It is hard to tell as the tires were more than half gone when i put the bb on.

 

Lots of great reviews on the Duratracs, but I don't know if they make em that size. They are a little lighter and should save a touch of gas.
What about a set of take-offs from a Rubicon ? You might be able to pick up new wheels and tires for that price.

 

that is a good idea and i do like the bfgs and the wheels and i do think they are a little taller than the 265 correct? trouble is i cant finf\d any cloe enough to me to make it doable.

 

Call your local Jeep dealer that does mods... sometimes they have takeoffs and are willing to sell them at a lower price.

Of course if you can find a local guy selling em you'll get a better deal, but hey its worth a shot!

 

that is a good idea i may try that.

 

I don't see a lot of buzz on the Firestone Destination M/T but they are rated 99% (placed 2nd) on TireRack with over 10Million user miles reported.

That puts them between the BFG M/T TA KM2 number 1 and the BFG M/T KM at number 3.