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Replacing the tires on my 2011 Rubi JKU, recommendations?

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Old 07-08-2013, 12:45 PM
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I will soon have to replace the tires on my 2011 JKU Rubi. I need recommendations. Mostly driven highway miles. The OEM were good but I understand I can only buy them from the dealer and "Expensive" and a bit too noisy on the highway.

What do you guys recommend?
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I'm a huge fan of the GY Duratracs. Still an aggressive tire, but solid road manners and handles much better than a mud tire in snow and rain. If you don't go off-road, don't care if it looks aggressive, and are keeping the stock size, I'd suggest buying new take-off tires from someone who upgraded their Jeep. I know in my area there are a ton on Craigslist and they are cheap with little to no miles.
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I had pretty good luck iwth the tread of the Nitto Terra Grappler. Not the greatest for Mud and such, but it worked pretty good for the snow and rain and my daily driving abilities. I also like the cooper tires, sorry can't remember which ones they were though.
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You can't go wrong with BFG, KM2's X 35's
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Originally Posted by Gman*2007
You can't go wrong with BFG, KM2's X 35's
How does it compare to the OEM BFG tires
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Originally Posted by 4X4JK
I will soon have to replace the tires on my 2011 JKU Rubi. I need recommendations. Mostly driven highway miles. The OEM were good but I understand I can only buy them from the dealer and "Expensive" and a bit too noisy on the highway.

What do you guys recommend?
I'm not sure if there is a Discount Tire out by you but my Discount can get the factory BFG KMs in the 255/75/17 size for 215.00 a tire.
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You can always hit up Discount Tire Direct. They are a forum sponsor and very helpful. They have forum pricing and often times free shipping!!
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I have a Discount Tire shop down the road from me. thanks for the info. Well appreciated.



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