What Tires?

jeep360limited · 08-03-2009, 05:21 PM

i will hopefully be getting new cragers and tires by the end of the week and would like JF's opinion on what i should get.
They will be 30x9.5R15 on 15x8 Cragers with 4" BS.

I will also be selling my 5.9 Limited wheels.

Thanks-Charlie

gatorayde · 08-03-2009, 05:23 PM

Yikes, a 9.5" tire on an 8" rim, I feel bad for whoever mounts those tires. Anyways, what kind or driving do you do? Any offroading?

jeep360limited · 08-03-2009, 05:34 PM

i dont really do any offroading...maybe once or twice a year but i want that aggressive look of the mud terrains. y do u say that about the rims ive seen 10.5 inch tires on 8 inch rims...

gatorayde · 08-03-2009, 05:41 PM

I mounted my old 10.5" tires on an 8" rim and that sucked. I had to get the bottom bead to stick and then get the top bead to seal without breaking the bottom bead. If you pay someone though I wouldn't worry about it, it's their problem lol.

The BFG MT's that I have make almost zero road noise. I can hear them a little bit on the highway with the windows down but that's it. They will wear faster and suck in wet/slippery conditions. I spin them all the time in the rain, I can't imagine the winter...

IMO, a BFG AT would be your best bet. I also hear good things about the general grabber AT 2's which are identical to BFG AT's.

MN_NATV · 08-03-2009, 05:43 PM

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's. I switched to them from Kumho Mud terrains, tread is just as aggressive, but a LOT quieter, and still does well off-road.

Personally, I hate BFG A/T's, I had a set before the Mud Terrains, and all 4 of the original tires I bought had issues with the belts shifting, and 3 of the replacements, and that was with no off-roading. Co-workers of mine had similar problems. IMHO, they not worth the money, the quality is no longer there for the money.

jeepers86 · 08-03-2009, 05:47 PM

i have destination m/ts. they're totally aggressive but they generate a whole heck of a lot of road noise. i'm used to it by now though. i've gotten so many compliments on them. i do drive highway a lot back and forth to school they've got great grip but if you don't like road noise, i might steer clear of these.

YJteen · 08-03-2009, 05:50 PM

How much are u wanting to spend on tires? I hear the new hankook (i might ahve butchered the spelling) MT is a nice tires as far as highway ride

MagnutsWJ · 08-03-2009, 05:59 PM

I just got Kumho KL71 mud terrains. Great tread, quiet on the highway and cheap too!

jeep360limited · 08-03-2009, 06:02 PM

ive got about 1000 dollars to spend on wheels and tires....so im down to about 800 or so with the cragers

**WhiteOut** · 08-03-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnutsWJ

I just got Kumho KL71 mud terrains. Great tread, quiet on the highway and cheap too!

Nice, you'll have to tell me how those work out. BTW, now Im going to creep your Jeep when im at the gym

wickerham · 08-03-2009, 06:36 PM

Firestone Destination AT's

Look_Here

Had 'em my Ranger...75% on road and 25% off road and very happy with wear, traction (especially snow/ice), looks, and price.
Check the reviews at bottom of link.

fantomz · 08-03-2009, 06:41 PM

I agree with Magnuts. The Kuhmo's KL71's are great, and for the price can't be beat. I have around 15k on them and they still look almost new. I got mine for $850 installed, and that was for 5 tires.

jeep360limited · 08-03-2009, 06:54 PM

tirerack doesnt have kumho KL71's in 30x9.50R15

08-03-2009, 06:41 PM	#12
fantomz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 10 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I agree with Magnuts. The Kuhmo's KL71's are great, and for the price can't be beat. I have around 15k on them and they still look almost new. I got mine for $850 installed, and that was for 5 tires.