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New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
#1075656
12/17/14 07:43 AM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Impulse buy tmrwà she needs new shoes, why not right now?
1991 GEN 1 with 16" wheels. Remaining all stock.
I think I am going to discount tire tmrw AM to buy some, any suggestions? looking to fill that expansive wheel well a bit <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
70% forest service 20% snow 10% technical trail
Thanks! Matt
1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG" 1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus" 2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075657
12/17/14 01:39 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
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BFG A/T's or M/T's are good choices. Firestone Destination M/T's look fascinating, but I don't know anyone who has them. I know at least one local guy who has Goodyear Dura-Tracs and liked them, and Goodyear's M'T's have been improved since the early days (used to be treacherous wet-weather street tires).
I'd stay away from their house brands myself and I don't really suggest anything with only a two ply sidewall, but that's just me. Can't wait to see them Saturday.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction '95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s '95 Pajero Mini '98 Montero Winter Ed. '04 Cadillac XLR '03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R '60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075658
12/17/14 03:00 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
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Wheeler
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I've been very happy with my Cooper Discoverer AT3's. They seem sturdy and look great. Fairly chunky tread yet they run practically silent on the highway. Really improved my ride and handling too.
98 Montero, 184k.
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: WigWiggy]
#1075659
12/17/14 04:15 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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Body Damage is Cool
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- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
- http://www.tuffpans.com
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075660
12/17/14 04:36 PM
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Joined: Jan 2002
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Trail Leader
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1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075661
12/17/14 05:14 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Guys,
I think I have a line on a deal for BFG KO'sà
The question is what is the best option in size for freeway ride/gas/and off roadà
Keep in mind I drive this thing around town mostly. I don't want to throw everything off with lifting and going bananas with tire size <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Happy mediumà keeping her stockà currently 235/75/R15sà not 16's.
1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG" 1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus" 2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075662
12/17/14 07:08 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Web Wheeler
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Besides the BFG's (I have 2 sets myself), you may want to also consider Falken ATS tires.
They're available in a 30x9.50R15, 31x10.50R15, 32x11.50R15, 33x12.50R15, 35x12.50R15 and were a decent savings over BFG's.
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075663
12/17/14 07:08 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Update:
Settle for Falken AT's - they are the only 30" that will fit on the stock rimà
I know they aren't THE BEST tires - but the price and fit is just right.
installing today.
THX!
1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG" 1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus" 2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075664
12/17/14 07:10 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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1991 stock LS dual Bouncy AKA "NUG" 1998 AWD Astro LT - "BowHaus" 2007 Yamaha XT
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Re: New Tires Tomorrow from Discount - SUGGESTIONS?
[Re: castlerox]
#1075665
12/17/14 09:46 PM
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Not to be a wet blanket, but BFG A/Ts are crap in the snow, slush, mud and rain. Been there, got the tee shirt.
Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts. They're good wearing, self-evacuate real well so they make an excellent snow/slush tire and work decently in the mud. They work just as well as the BFG 'Moab Edition' (if not better) in Moab on slick rock and in deep sand. They also are pretty sticky so they work well on the slick granite here in CO.
And, they're priced decently. They're not going to impress anyone looking at them, but they work. Been running these for years and you'll be hard pressed to beat them without going to a M/T.
If you want a M/T with good road manners, look at the Geolandar M/T+. Cheaper than any of the other M/Ts and a great tire M/T is most of your driving is on pavement/dirt, but they're also super sticky and the life span reflects that.
Edward
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