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02-11-2012, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: lakegrove, ny
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Just wondering what tires i should get for a Jeep Grand wj 2002..No lift from what i can see. Just looking for the biggest tire. Kinda looking for something meaty. maybe like an all terrain. Live on long island and i go on the beach. There snow rain ect so i guess all terrain would be best.
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02-11-2012, 12:21 PM
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Chicken in a Turkey Suit
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Redmond, WA
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With no lift, your safest bets for no rub are 245/70-16 or 245/65-17. If you get a different size from what you have now, it is pretty important that you get a set of 5 so that your spare is actually usable. A mis-matched spare can cause damage to the 4WD system in WJs. The 16" tire size is a lot easier to find aggressive, truck-appropriate tires.
Look for a tire branded with the Mountain/Snowflake symbol. This indicates tested/proven snow performance. Those missing the symbol are not going be awful in snow per se, just that those with it are better.
Personal recommendations: Firestone Destination AT, General Grabber AT2, Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor. Unfortunately the ever-popular Duratrac is not available in a stock size. The Hankook ATM RF10 is a popular tire right now (and cheap) but it is not snow-rated and I found the sidewalls to be too soft. They felt squishy on my friend's LR Discovery and he got rid of them after only a week. But a lot of people like them, so they might be worth checking into.
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02-11-2012, 12:31 PM
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Location: Chestermere, Alberta Canada
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Not to jack the OP thread, what about in a 15" for a 2001 WJ.
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02-11-2012, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: morton, mn
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Nitto 850 plus is what i run. Very nice riding quiet tire and does suprisingly well in snow and ice.
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02-11-2012, 02:17 PM
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Location: Litchfield, ME
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15" will likely have problems clearing the rotors I believe. Either way, you can't stray much from that 29.5-30 inch diameter. hunt on tire rack and read the FAQ's
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02-11-2012, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: lakegrove, ny
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245/70-16 or 245/65-17. ..........soo the first one is a 16 in tire? and the 2nd on is a 17 in tire? ...i really dont understand all those numbers lol.
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02-11-2012, 02:50 PM
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Location: Amherst, NY
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I run 245/70R16 Summit TrailClimber A/W's. I have been VERY happy with them, especially for the price. (I paid 628 for all 4, mounted, balanced, plus lifetime warranty from a local tire shop)
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02-11-2012, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Newark, Ohio
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I just put these on my Jeep. They handeled the slick conditions we had today quite well, also they ride very nice. http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-ht
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02-11-2012, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Yokohama Geolandar A/T is a great tire. I have about 50,000 miles on mine and haven't even rotated them yet and they are wearing perfectly. I keep thinking about rotating them but they are wearing so well, I havent seen the need.
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02-11-2012, 08:06 PM
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Location: Forest Falls, CA
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Not a reall AT, but the goodyear duratrac are a great tire and have an aggresive look. They are one of the best snow/ice tires on the market and do pretty well in all other conditions.
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02-11-2012, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: lakegrove, ny
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goodyear duratrac might be the winner. Deff a meaty look.
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02-11-2012, 11:48 PM
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Location: Bristol, PA
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i agree with the duratrac or maybe a firestone a/t or a goodyear wrangler silent armor... i use a mud tire all the time so i usually have no problems
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02-12-2012, 07:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Thockey63
goodyear duratrac might be the winner. Deff a meaty look.
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they do not have a size that fits stock with 17" that i could find.
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02-12-2012, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: lakegrove, ny
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When you say 17 .. you mean my rim size?
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