New tires for 99 wrangler
08-26-2003, 12:02 AM
#11
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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.
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.
08-26-2003, 01:26 PM
#12
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
Most of my daily commute is highway.
Thanks,
Rich...
"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.
I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
Most of my daily commute is highway.
Thanks,
Rich...
"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.
08-26-2003, 01:26 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
Most of my daily commute is highway.
Thanks,
Rich...
"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.
I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
Most of my daily commute is highway.
Thanks,
Rich...
"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.
08-26-2003, 01:35 PM
#14
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
In my experience there really aren't any highway issues with them, aside
from a bit of tread noise on some surfaces. Bear in mind they have a 3 ply
sidewall and may ride more harshly than what you're used to, particularly at
high inflation pressures. This isn't to an extreme degree. Off road they are
far more robust than the car-based GSAs.
I've had them on Cherokees, YJs and now on my resto CJ and they are just
superb tires in everything but really serious mud, at which time they load
up and are fairly loose. Another real plus I've found is that with proper
inflation they seem to wear forever. A kid who used to work for me put a set
on an old Nissan pickup he used for work and claimed he got over 80k miles
on them before they hit the wear indicators.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
>
>
> "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.
from a bit of tread noise on some surfaces. Bear in mind they have a 3 ply
sidewall and may ride more harshly than what you're used to, particularly at
high inflation pressures. This isn't to an extreme degree. Off road they are
far more robust than the car-based GSAs.
I've had them on Cherokees, YJs and now on my resto CJ and they are just
superb tires in everything but really serious mud, at which time they load
up and are fairly loose. Another real plus I've found is that with proper
inflation they seem to wear forever. A kid who used to work for me put a set
on an old Nissan pickup he used for work and claimed he got over 80k miles
on them before they hit the wear indicators.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
>
>
> "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.
08-26-2003, 01:35 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
In my experience there really aren't any highway issues with them, aside
from a bit of tread noise on some surfaces. Bear in mind they have a 3 ply
sidewall and may ride more harshly than what you're used to, particularly at
high inflation pressures. This isn't to an extreme degree. Off road they are
far more robust than the car-based GSAs.
I've had them on Cherokees, YJs and now on my resto CJ and they are just
superb tires in everything but really serious mud, at which time they load
up and are fairly loose. Another real plus I've found is that with proper
inflation they seem to wear forever. A kid who used to work for me put a set
on an old Nissan pickup he used for work and claimed he got over 80k miles
on them before they hit the wear indicators.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
>
>
> "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.
from a bit of tread noise on some surfaces. Bear in mind they have a 3 ply
sidewall and may ride more harshly than what you're used to, particularly at
high inflation pressures. This isn't to an extreme degree. Off road they are
far more robust than the car-based GSAs.
I've had them on Cherokees, YJs and now on my resto CJ and they are just
superb tires in everything but really serious mud, at which time they load
up and are fairly loose. Another real plus I've found is that with proper
inflation they seem to wear forever. A kid who used to work for me put a set
on an old Nissan pickup he used for work and claimed he got over 80k miles
on them before they hit the wear indicators.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
>
>
> "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.
08-26-2003, 02:24 PM
#16
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
Noise, poor wear, etc. are the highway issues.
A couple of things to keep in mind is that the grreater and greater
capability the tire gets for one environment or the other will cause
compromises in the neglected arena. A tire that does great on the highway
will likely not provide the traction needed for offroading, and the tire
that provides excellent service offroad will be less than desireable for the
highway. the trick is to find a tire that can play well in both arenas
without the capability of one arena adversely impacting the capability in
the other arena.
I run the BFG Mud Terrains, but I demand serioius traction offroad, and
accept the lower performance I get on the highway. My brother uses the BFG
All Terrains, because he demands good highway performance, and accepts a
slight trade off in offroad travel. Having said that, I do not find that my
tires let me do things he can't do, but generally I don't do all of the
things I might otherwise do when he is with me, so I don't really know. I do
know that he gets better tire wear than I get.
Given the statement you made that you demand good highway performance, and
will take a slight trade off on the trail, you don't need the aggressive
tread of a mud terrain tire or super swamper, and can probably be very happy
with the performance of an All Terrain, or equivelent. I think that tires
that lean more towards highway performance, like the factory tires that came
on your Jeep, compromise off road travel too much for most people that have
expressed interests such as yours. The All Terrain tires give excellent off
road capability but do not adversely affect highway manners.
08-26-2003, 02:24 PM
#17
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
Noise, poor wear, etc. are the highway issues.
A couple of things to keep in mind is that the grreater and greater
capability the tire gets for one environment or the other will cause
compromises in the neglected arena. A tire that does great on the highway
will likely not provide the traction needed for offroading, and the tire
that provides excellent service offroad will be less than desireable for the
highway. the trick is to find a tire that can play well in both arenas
without the capability of one arena adversely impacting the capability in
the other arena.
I run the BFG Mud Terrains, but I demand serioius traction offroad, and
accept the lower performance I get on the highway. My brother uses the BFG
All Terrains, because he demands good highway performance, and accepts a
slight trade off in offroad travel. Having said that, I do not find that my
tires let me do things he can't do, but generally I don't do all of the
things I might otherwise do when he is with me, so I don't really know. I do
know that he gets better tire wear than I get.
Given the statement you made that you demand good highway performance, and
will take a slight trade off on the trail, you don't need the aggressive
tread of a mud terrain tire or super swamper, and can probably be very happy
with the performance of an All Terrain, or equivelent. I think that tires
that lean more towards highway performance, like the factory tires that came
on your Jeep, compromise off road travel too much for most people that have
expressed interests such as yours. The All Terrain tires give excellent off
road capability but do not adversely affect highway manners.
08-26-2003, 02:36 PM
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
Just to be sure we are on the same page here, the AT K/O has no highway
issues. My statement was that there are better offroad tires, but THEY have
highway issues that you have expressed an interest in avoiding.
The BFG All Terrain (AT K/O) is in my mind an excellent choice for general
offroading and offers great highway performance at the same time. I think
you will be happier with a tire that gives excellent offroading capability,
and does not compromise highway performance too greatly than you will be
with a great highway tire that refuses to provide traction when offroad.
Take a look at the AT K/O, and get a feel for the tread pattern. Then look
at other manufacturers with a similar tread pattern, then start comparing
construction and pricing. Also consider the offroad warranty protection that
might be offered on each of your available options. I think you will end up
with a set of BFGs. The biggest drawback to the BFGs is that they are
generally higher priced than other tires that are the same size.
Try to locate a magazine that tests tires, and see what the testers have to
say. Be sure when you do this to take into account the fact that the testers
might actually be selling the highest rated tires. for example, 4WheelParts
sells Pro Comp tires, if they rated the ProComp tires higher than another
brand, there could be a sales-motivated reason.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
issues. My statement was that there are better offroad tires, but THEY have
highway issues that you have expressed an interest in avoiding.
The BFG All Terrain (AT K/O) is in my mind an excellent choice for general
offroading and offers great highway performance at the same time. I think
you will be happier with a tire that gives excellent offroading capability,
and does not compromise highway performance too greatly than you will be
with a great highway tire that refuses to provide traction when offroad.
Take a look at the AT K/O, and get a feel for the tread pattern. Then look
at other manufacturers with a similar tread pattern, then start comparing
construction and pricing. Also consider the offroad warranty protection that
might be offered on each of your available options. I think you will end up
with a set of BFGs. The biggest drawback to the BFGs is that they are
generally higher priced than other tires that are the same size.
Try to locate a magazine that tests tires, and see what the testers have to
say. Be sure when you do this to take into account the fact that the testers
might actually be selling the highest rated tires. for example, 4WheelParts
sells Pro Comp tires, if they rated the ProComp tires higher than another
brand, there could be a sales-motivated reason.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
08-26-2003, 02:36 PM
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
Just to be sure we are on the same page here, the AT K/O has no highway
issues. My statement was that there are better offroad tires, but THEY have
highway issues that you have expressed an interest in avoiding.
The BFG All Terrain (AT K/O) is in my mind an excellent choice for general
offroading and offers great highway performance at the same time. I think
you will be happier with a tire that gives excellent offroading capability,
and does not compromise highway performance too greatly than you will be
with a great highway tire that refuses to provide traction when offroad.
Take a look at the AT K/O, and get a feel for the tread pattern. Then look
at other manufacturers with a similar tread pattern, then start comparing
construction and pricing. Also consider the offroad warranty protection that
might be offered on each of your available options. I think you will end up
with a set of BFGs. The biggest drawback to the BFGs is that they are
generally higher priced than other tires that are the same size.
Try to locate a magazine that tests tires, and see what the testers have to
say. Be sure when you do this to take into account the fact that the testers
might actually be selling the highest rated tires. for example, 4WheelParts
sells Pro Comp tires, if they rated the ProComp tires higher than another
brand, there could be a sales-motivated reason.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
issues. My statement was that there are better offroad tires, but THEY have
highway issues that you have expressed an interest in avoiding.
The BFG All Terrain (AT K/O) is in my mind an excellent choice for general
offroading and offers great highway performance at the same time. I think
you will be happier with a tire that gives excellent offroading capability,
and does not compromise highway performance too greatly than you will be
with a great highway tire that refuses to provide traction when offroad.
Take a look at the AT K/O, and get a feel for the tread pattern. Then look
at other manufacturers with a similar tread pattern, then start comparing
construction and pricing. Also consider the offroad warranty protection that
might be offered on each of your available options. I think you will end up
with a set of BFGs. The biggest drawback to the BFGs is that they are
generally higher priced than other tires that are the same size.
Try to locate a magazine that tests tires, and see what the testers have to
say. Be sure when you do this to take into account the fact that the testers
might actually be selling the highest rated tires. for example, 4WheelParts
sells Pro Comp tires, if they rated the ProComp tires higher than another
brand, there could be a sales-motivated reason.
"Rich Lussier" <rnlussier@charter.net> wrote in message
news:56d0434b.0308260926.c47e07e@posting.google.co m...
> Can you give some detail on the "highway issues" with the BFG AT's.
> I have an '03 Wrangler X with the 225 GSA's looking to upgrade to BFG 30".
>
> Most of my daily commute is highway.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich...
08-26-2003, 10:14 PM
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Re: New tires for 99 wrangler
I changed from the 30" GSA's to 31" BGF AT's. The BFG's are much quieter
and have a smoother ride. Plus they are outstanding offroad (not for deep
mud). I put the GSA's on my Blazer and absolutely hate the road whine in the
45-55mph range.
As for size, up to 31" will fit. If you have 3.07 gears, limit your size to
30" or 235x75.
Dan
01 Sahara
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
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> 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.
>
>
and have a smoother ride. Plus they are outstanding offroad (not for deep
mud). I put the GSA's on my Blazer and absolutely hate the road whine in the
45-55mph range.
As for size, up to 31" will fit. If you have 3.07 gears, limit your size to
30" or 235x75.
Dan
01 Sahara
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vkln5pprldp0b1@corp.supernews.com...
> 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.
>
>