New tires for 99 wrangler
this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work
Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove hunting). Dunlop Radial Rover A/T Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and likes them. Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the 215 rim. Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that particular tire. Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. RT |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
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God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ RTH wrote: > > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/orat.jsp
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ RTH wrote: > > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
"RTH" <srth@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:3F4A2C48.B3C97530@yahoo.com... > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > It worked, but you only gave it 17 minutes. > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT > You should consider a 30x9.50 or 31x10.50. You can fit either of these on the factory rims, and the gearing will not be affected too greatly (it will be affected, and you will notice, but it should be livable). Another tire choice that you did not mention, and is sold at Costco, is the BFG All Terrain KO. This tire will give excellent road service, and it is a great all around offroad tire. There are better offroad tires, but these come with issues for the highway. The AT will load up with mud, and this is about the only problem area they have. If the majority of your offroading is in dry areas, the mud shouldn't be an issue for you. You can airdown the BFGs to 10 pounds to increase the traction and floatation, and this will help with most of the shortcomings related to mud anyhow. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
"RTH" <srth@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:3F4A2C48.B3C97530@yahoo.com... > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > It worked, but you only gave it 17 minutes. > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT > You should consider a 30x9.50 or 31x10.50. You can fit either of these on the factory rims, and the gearing will not be affected too greatly (it will be affected, and you will notice, but it should be livable). Another tire choice that you did not mention, and is sold at Costco, is the BFG All Terrain KO. This tire will give excellent road service, and it is a great all around offroad tire. There are better offroad tires, but these come with issues for the highway. The AT will load up with mud, and this is about the only problem area they have. If the majority of your offroading is in dry areas, the mud shouldn't be an issue for you. You can airdown the BFGs to 10 pounds to increase the traction and floatation, and this will help with most of the shortcomings related to mud anyhow. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
You can not beat a Cooper Tire. I have used them for years.
They are the best. Make sure it is a Cooper Tire not a tire made by Cooper, not the same as a Cooper. "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vkkfqume1gokf5@corp.supernews.com... "RTH" <srth@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:3F4A2C48.B3C97530@yahoo.com... > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > It worked, but you only gave it 17 minutes. > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT > You should consider a 30x9.50 or 31x10.50. You can fit either of these on the factory rims, and the gearing will not be affected too greatly (it will be affected, and you will notice, but it should be livable). Another tire choice that you did not mention, and is sold at Costco, is the BFG All Terrain KO. This tire will give excellent road service, and it is a great all around offroad tire. There are better offroad tires, but these come with issues for the highway. The AT will load up with mud, and this is about the only problem area they have. If the majority of your offroading is in dry areas, the mud shouldn't be an issue for you. You can airdown the BFGs to 10 pounds to increase the traction and floatation, and this will help with most of the shortcomings related to mud anyhow. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
You can not beat a Cooper Tire. I have used them for years.
They are the best. Make sure it is a Cooper Tire not a tire made by Cooper, not the same as a Cooper. "Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vkkfqume1gokf5@corp.supernews.com... "RTH" <srth@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:3F4A2C48.B3C97530@yahoo.com... > this may be a repost. first one didn't seem to work > > Anyway, looking for new tires for 99 wrangler. Am considering 3 brands > that I would like opinions on. Vechicle is used mostly on road. Will > get some use on dirt/gravel roads and occasionally on dirt fields (dove > hunting). > It worked, but you only gave it 17 minutes. > Dunlop Radial Rover A/T > > Michelin XC LT4 (made for Sears by Michelin) On sale now for $89 ea > > Multi Mile Tire.......going to look at these later today. These are > apparently made by Cooper or Kelly for Multi Mile brand label. Anyone > using these? Have friend that runs them on this full size pickups and > likes them. > > Tire size is 215/75R15. One dealer suggested going to 235/70-15 on the > 215 rim. > Is this ok? Potential problem? He suggested it for better > footprint, plus they offer better warranty, road hazard free on that > particular tire. > > Suggestion, opinions greatly appreciated. > > RT > You should consider a 30x9.50 or 31x10.50. You can fit either of these on the factory rims, and the gearing will not be affected too greatly (it will be affected, and you will notice, but it should be livable). Another tire choice that you did not mention, and is sold at Costco, is the BFG All Terrain KO. This tire will give excellent road service, and it is a great all around offroad tire. There are better offroad tires, but these come with issues for the highway. The AT will load up with mud, and this is about the only problem area they have. If the majority of your offroading is in dry areas, the mud shouldn't be an issue for you. You can airdown the BFGs to 10 pounds to increase the traction and floatation, and this will help with most of the shortcomings related to mud anyhow. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
I'd suggest the original Goodyear Wrangler Radial tire in size 235-75-R15.
It's a great tire on road, does just fine on dirt roads and snow. It'll give you a bigger foorprint, raise your Jeep about an inch, and give you all year/all road driving ability. I've got 40,000 on mine now, time to change them, but they have been wonderful all these years. I'm going to get the same thing this time, right before the snow falls. I had Coopers on my Firebird. Great tires, but they are soft and don't last long. They handle great though. Stick with a 75 series tire if you can. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
I'd suggest the original Goodyear Wrangler Radial tire in size 235-75-R15.
It's a great tire on road, does just fine on dirt roads and snow. It'll give you a bigger foorprint, raise your Jeep about an inch, and give you all year/all road driving ability. I've got 40,000 on mine now, time to change them, but they have been wonderful all these years. I'm going to get the same thing this time, right before the snow falls. I had Coopers on my Firebird. Great tires, but they are soft and don't last long. They handle great though. Stick with a 75 series tire if you can. |
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
Best all around tire for street primary Jeeps I've found to be the BFG All
Terrain. Very durable & long tread life. I have the Wrangler GSAs on my Grand Cherokee and have had moderate luck with them. Reasonable tread wera on highway, but prone to off-road punctures. "Mark12211" <mark12211@aol.com> wrote in message news:20030825232549.00807.00000590@mb-m02.aol.com... > I'd suggest the original Goodyear Wrangler Radial tire in size 235-75-R15. > > It's a great tire on road, does just fine on dirt roads and snow. It'll give > you a bigger foorprint, raise your Jeep about an inch, and give you all > year/all road driving ability. I've got 40,000 on mine now, time to change > them, but they have been wonderful all these years. I'm going to get the same > thing this time, right before the snow falls. > > I had Coopers on my Firebird. Great tires, but they are soft and don't last > long. They handle great though. > > Stick with a 75 series tire if you can. |
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