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Tires to replace stockers fo wife's daily driver.

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Default Tires to replace stockers fo wife's daily driver.

I picked my wife up a used 2007 Jeep JK Unlimited this weekend and it needs some tires.

Even though it will be her daily driver I am leaning towards something fairly aggressive mainly for looks. I want to stay close to stock size because I would rather not regear, and am not really willing to loose any more power out of the already anemic stock 3.8L V6.

255/75-17 is stock. Thinking of a 265/70-17.

I was leaning towards a Bridgestone Dueler Revo since I have had great luck on them on my work and personal trucks....but would like somehting a bit more aggressive.

Thoughts or opinions?

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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Go for one of the more aggressive AT's. The Goodyear DuraTrac is very popular, but a bit on the expensive side. Nitto Terra Grapplers are another good choice, and at least when I got my set, quite a bit less expensive than the BFG and Goodyear AT's.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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Check out the General Grabber AT2. Great tire for even greater price. I don't think they can be beat for cost/value.

Mine are 235/85/16, almost 32" tall and they turn just fine.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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If you plan to do any off road driving, I'd go with an aggressive AT tire. You can't go wrong with the Goodyear Duratracs. However, they are relatively expensive. You can opt for another tire (from a Goodyear owned company) and buy the Kelly Safari TSR. It is also an aggressive AT, and in no way inferior to the Goodyear. However, it costs about $40 less per tire. Either tire is outstanding in snow.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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I would go with what you know and stick with the Dueler AT Revo 2's. I have them and they are excellent in all weather and conditions including ice and snow. Like you, I started out with them on my truck and now have a set on my Jeep. They are plenty aggressive for a daily driver and are quiet as can be.



Originally Posted by Coach529
I picked my wife up a used 2007 Jeep JK Unlimited this weekend and it needs some tires.

Even though it will be her daily driver I am leaning towards something fairly aggressive mainly for looks. I want to stay close to stock size because I would rather not regear, and am not really willing to loose any more power out of the already anemic stock 3.8L V6.

255/75-17 is stock. Thinking of a 265/70-17.

I was leaning towards a Bridgestone Dueler Revo since I have had great luck on them on my work and personal trucks....but would like somehting a bit more aggressive.

Thoughts or opinions?

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:02 AM
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Why not go the route of stock Rubi Tires BFGoodrich M/Ts? They're aggressive enough for looks or trails, yet good enough for a daily driver.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Absolutely love my "Revos"...!!! They are wearing fantastic (still like new with lots of miles on them), quiet, and ride real nice. Probably the best AT I've ever ran on snow and ice up here in Alaska.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Goodyear Silent Armor.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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at wal mart, they sell i fairly low priced tired, its very aggressive a/t, i belive its goodyear and says wrangler on it.
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Winyah
Goodyear Silent Armor.
I had the dealer put the Goodyear Silent Armor 255/75/17's on my Wrangler Unlimited when it was new, inplace of the stock 16" tire's. They work get for a daily driver + weekend trail riding.
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