tire recommendations?
06-21-2004, 03:21 PM
#51
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Re: tire recommendations?
Thanks JD
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:45ced05j1kkaaidao2dkcd8ot6n2tjkf2m@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
06-21-2004, 03:21 PM
#52
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Re: tire recommendations?
Thanks JD
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:45ced05j1kkaaidao2dkcd8ot6n2tjkf2m@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:45ced05j1kkaaidao2dkcd8ot6n2tjkf2m@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
06-21-2004, 03:21 PM
#53
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Re: tire recommendations?
Thanks JD
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:45ced05j1kkaaidao2dkcd8ot6n2tjkf2m@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
Paul
"JD" <jdcarroll@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:45ced05j1kkaaidao2dkcd8ot6n2tjkf2m@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:50:24 -0400, "Paw" <p@p.com> wrote:
>
> >Hey all,
> >
> >Presently have BFG All Terrain KOs 30x9.5 on 98 Wrangler Sport, which is
> >what I've had on my 96 and 98 Cherokees, and have enjoyed them on the
> >Cherokees. Good tread life, good enough off-road for the little areas I
go.
> >Problem w/ them on the Wrangler is that in most wet conditions on road,
any
> >somewhat hard application of the brakes, not trying to lock up makes them
> >skid almost all the time. I don't know if it is just a Wrangler issue
due
> >to swb?? but I never had any problems with them on any of the fj40s I've
> >owned in the past. Can anyone recommend a good on-road tire -- someone
> >mentioned the Yokohama Geolanders ?? previously I think. Just trying to
get
> >rid of the sliding on the pavement. And it's just not me and my lead
> >foot -- even the wife had the issue w/ the Wrangler. Any help/ideas are
> >appreciated.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Paul
> >
> I've got the Dueler AT Revo's, 30x9.5 run at 29+lbs, great in rain and
> snow.
> JD
> 2K-TJ
>
> "There are some simple truths...And the dogs know what they are."
> Joseph Duemer
06-21-2004, 05:27 PM
#54
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Re: tire recommendations?
I would if I knew what you meant ...
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
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> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40D62D84.A01C2A0F@***.net...
> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
06-21-2004, 05:27 PM
#55
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Re: tire recommendations?
I would if I knew what you meant ...
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40D62D84.A01C2A0F@***.net...
> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40D62D84.A01C2A0F@***.net...
> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
06-21-2004, 05:27 PM
#56
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Re: tire recommendations?
I would if I knew what you meant ...
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40D62D84.A01C2A0F@***.net...
> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
I've braked from 50 to 5 mph in 54 feet in my TJ. That's pretty damn good
for a SWB 4000lb vehicle, leastways my Dad and I thought so.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40D62D84.A01C2A0F@***.net...
> Pick a parking lot and bust your bubble.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Dave Milne wrote:
> >
> > The TJ has enough braking ability to remind you of that horrible feeling
you
> > had just before you flew over the handlebars of your teenage bicycle !!
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
06-21-2004, 06:47 PM
#57
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Re: tire recommendations?
Appreciate that Tom.. I actually thought it was closer to 3200 curb weight.
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
06-21-2004, 06:47 PM
#58
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Re: tire recommendations?
Appreciate that Tom.. I actually thought it was closer to 3200 curb weight.
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
06-21-2004, 06:47 PM
#59
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Re: tire recommendations?
Appreciate that Tom.. I actually thought it was closer to 3200 curb weight.
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
06-21-2004, 06:47 PM
#60
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Re: tire recommendations?
Appreciate that Tom.. I actually thought it was closer to 3200 curb weight.
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>
I suppose it's all a matter of perspective too...
"mabar" <mabar@NoSpamgrbonline.com> wrote in message
news:wY-dnXYoVsSpdUjdRVn-hQ@gbronline.com...
> The Wrangler weighs around 3800 pounds and is not "very light."
>
> Tom
>
> "Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
> news:IXkBc.2001$o61.313@newssvr23.news.prodigy.com ...
> > I had the same issue w/ my '01 on the stock Goodyear GSAs. I think it's
> > primarily the weight of the vehicle... the Wrangler is very light. That
> > said, I haven't seen people complining about the wet pavement traction
of
> > the BFGs.
> >
> snip
>
>