[AustinTJer]

Originally Posted by TowMaster

Someone boot me if I'm not supposed to ask questions, and no hard feelings. My ZJ is my dd and I drive ~30 miles to work one way, everyday. From there I leave to school which is about an hour highway drive from my work, and then a ~35 mile drive from school to home. In short, I drive a LOT on the highway. I bought those 55 dollar special goodyear wrangler tires from walmart and got my moneys worth, but the treadwear was awful (again, fair though for the price). Those are 235/75-15s. When i bought the ZJ it had a bb and 31s on it. I want bigger tires and really want the gurad dog mts but wish they came in 30x10.5-15s... BUT, if I did get the 31s, anyone be able to tell me if thats a stupid idea with how often I'm on the highway? Would it absolutely kill my mileage (I get about 22 highway at 78mph)? Sorry for newbish question, I just don't want to buy bargain tires if I'm going to be replacing them year after next. If it's going to be like that, I would rather get firestone destination ats that i know I can get around 4 years out of. I appreciate the advice if any is given, but MAN, these guard dogs are sweet looking, and great reviews.

Ive put 10K miles on my 31" Gaurd Dog's, highway, in town, etc and it didnt DRASTICALLY change my MPG... and I LOVE them.

[Muddeprived]

Originally Posted by TowMaster

Someone boot me if I'm not supposed to ask questions, and no hard feelings. My ZJ is my dd and I drive ~30 miles to work one way, everyday. From there I leave to school which is about an hour highway drive from my work, and then a ~35 mile drive from school to home. In short, I drive a LOT on the highway. I bought those 55 dollar special goodyear wrangler tires from walmart and got my moneys worth, but the treadwear was awful (again, fair though for the price). Those are 235/75-15s. When i bought the ZJ it had a bb and 31s on it. I want bigger tires and really want the gurad dog mts but wish they came in 30x10.5-15s... BUT, if I did get the 31s, anyone be able to tell me if thats a stupid idea with how often I'm on the highway? Would it absolutely kill my mileage (I get about 22 highway at 78mph)? Sorry for newbish question, I just don't want to buy bargain tires if I'm going to be replacing them year after next. If it's going to be like that, I would rather get firestone destination ats that i know I can get around 4 years out of. I appreciate the advice if any is given, but MAN, these guard dogs are sweet looking, and great reviews.

The retreads will last just as long as name brand tires would if you keep the pressure right, balance frequently, and rotate every 3k, just like what needs done with name brand tires.

[cbas84]

Whats the "PSI Chalk Test"? can someone explain?

[AustinTJer]

Originally Posted by cbas84

Whats the "PSI Chalk Test"? can someone explain?

Pull onto a quiet street. draw a straight line across your tread with a piece of chalk. drive it down the road a few hundred feet. get out and see if it evenly wore the chalk line or if you got more wear on the center of the tire, etc... if you have more wear on the center of the tire, then you have too much PSI... let some out and do it again until you have a nice, even wear.

[TowMaster]

Thanks guys, I'm sold

[YelloJeep]

shhh....bump....

[Uncle_Fester]

After doing a lot of research on Tread Wrights, I'm going to order a set for my Jeep. I think I'm going with the 265/75/16 Guard Dogs.

[YelloJeep]

Let everyone know how it turns out.... I think when it comes time I will get the treadwrights also.

[TowMaster]

Well mine showed up three weeks early, guess the backorder deal on the guard dogs got cleared up? I lose 2-3 mpgs highway, turnin is squishy, and they track/wander an uncomfortbale bit. but they are on bfg a/t 3-ply sidewalls. so thus far, cant say good or bad about treadwrights tire, but i will say i dont like these casings. will comment later on the tread quality. i will say this for now though, holy WOW are the tread lugs deep.

[Muddeprived]

Originally Posted by TowMaster

Well mine showed up three weeks early, guess the backorder deal on the guard dogs got cleared up? I lose 2-3 mpgs highway, turnin is squishy, and they track/wander an uncomfortbale bit. but they are on bfg a/t 3-ply sidewalls. so thus far, cant say good or bad about treadwrights tire, but i will say i dont like these casings. will comment later on the tread quality. i will say this for now though, holy WOW are the tread lugs deep.

what air pressure are you running?

[Apollo21]

yeah it sounds like you aren't running them high enough

[TowMaster]

all four 31x10.5-15 treawright gurad dogs on bfgoodrich a/t ko 3 plys set at 36 psi, rated up to fifty. I must admit, haven't chalk tested, its been too wet. what should they be set to?

[Muddeprived]

Originally Posted by TowMaster

all four 31x10.5-15 treawright gurad dogs on bfgoodrich a/t ko 3 plys set at 36 psi, rated up to fifty. I must admit, haven't chalk tested, its been too wet. what should they be set to?

Depends on the sidewall specs. What does it state on the sidewall?

[Apollo21]

ran mine at 39 when i first got them because that's what the 16 year old tech set them to, currently i run 32psi

[TowMaster]

@ muddeprived: not a recommended pressure found, only the max of 50.
@ apollo: If you run them at 32, mine couldn't be low like suggested could they? Would running them lower help do you think?