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Best 37 for an 18" rim

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Default Best 37 for an 18" rim

I am getting ready to order the lift for my JK. I currently am running a 2" B with 33"s, but with the new lift, I am going to switch to 37"s. I do spend a lot of time road driving, so they need to wear well. I have seen another recent thread on this same topic, but his was with a 17" rim. I am finding it harder to find a good on/off road tire for an 18" rim, or maybe I just suck at research . The rims I have are not that old, so I'm trying to cut costs where I can and keep the XD rims I have. Either an AT or MT, but the best wear I can get is what I am looking for. Considering the Falken's, but I am looking for other options as well; something slightly more aggressive. What are some of you running, or suggest I run, having an 18" rim?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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I am probably going to go Interco M-16's or the falkens on my next set.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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People seem to like Nitto mud grapplers in that size. It's what I plan to go with when my budget allows for 37/38s and new wheels.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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If you do a lot of driving on the road, check out the Mickey Thompson ATZ's.. With the 18" rim, you have to get the SLT version which are a lot more aggressive looking than the regular ATZ's.. Awesome tire in everything..

Here's a couple of pics of the 37x13.5x18 ATZ SLT..
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Pitbull Rockers 37X12.50R18LT

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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The mud grapplers are a little too aggressive for what I am using them for. I had considered the mickey thompsons, but I've had several of their tires on past jeeps and they have all worn awful, and I don't know if I would get decent wear out of them. Anyone running the mickey ATs? How are they wearing?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Pitbull Rockers 37X12.50R18LT

Never heard of those. Any good?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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That's about all that's out there....I'm shopping these too for end of summer swap.

I think I'm leaning towards the SS M16s.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Say fuck it, 40x14.50x18 km2's. Or 39x13.50x18 krawlers.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Nitto Trail Grapplers... really quit on the road and perform well off-road as well... 10,00 on mine and still love em
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