Well, the time has come....to get new tires

[EekGirl96]

So like the title says, its time to finally get some new tires for my Liberty...im tired of how stock she looks so hopefully getting some new wheels and more aggressive looking tires will help that (along with a couple other things that I plan on getting down the road for her)

Ive already decided on the wheels, that way easy (just plain black steel wheels like what my XJ had), but the tires are what im having a harder time to decide. Right now I have just regular Goodyear Wrangler ST's but like I said I want a more aggressive looking tire but something that would be good primarily for on road and somewhat off road. I am a big time fan of the KM2's since I had them on my XJ and they did great on and off road but I would like to try something different this time (if all else fails I'll just go with the KM2's again, even tho theyre kinda expensive lol)

Heres what Ive narrowed my choices down to so far:

-Hankook DynaPro MT RT03


-BFGoodrich Commercial T/A Traction

and


-Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac

Im keeping the same size (225/75/16) would like to wider and a little bigger but from what Ive read I'd have a loss of power and I'd be rubbing (even with a 2" lift) and since I dont want a loss of power or to do any body modifications I guess im stuck with the same size.

So my fellow XJTalkers, what would you recommend? If theres anything else tire-wise that is not on here that you think would suit me better feel free to let me know, im open to suggestions and I dont plan on getting the tires until mid-january or so(gives me time to make sure my decision is the right one lol)

Look forward to hearing from you all :) :bacondance:

[4.3LXJ]

I am a KM2 fan since I have some and as you say they are great on and off road. But I think my next choice would be the dirty tracks

[EekGirl96]

I am a KM2 fan since I have some and as you say they are great on and off road. But I think my next choice would be the dirty tracks

Thanks for your input Steve!!!

Yeah the KM2's I had on my XJ were great, never had a problem with them, gripped nice and didnt wear fast and choppy..unfortunately theyre expensive tho but you get what you pay for

DuraTracs seemed good, I like the tread pattern and they look aggressive plus they have some good reviews so theyre up there on my totem pole

[4.3LXJ]

Just don't get them from Walmart. Some that have have reported problems with chunking etc. They have enough buying power to change the specs on then to make it easier to sell them cheap

[EekGirl96]

Just don't get them from Walmart. Some that have have reported problems with chunking etc. They have enough buying power to change the specs on then to make it easier to sell them cheap

I would never buy tires from Walmart lol

I plan on going thru Discount tire since I can do a payment plan :D

[xj-jake]

I've heard that the dynapros wear pretty quick. I planned on putting them on mine and changed my mind because of what I'd been hearing. I've been a fan of goodyear tires for a long time. But I wouldn't turn down a set of KM2's either.

[EekGirl96]

I've heard that the dynapros wear pretty quick. I planned on putting them on mine and changed my mind because of what I'd been hearing. I've been a fan of goodyear tires for a long time. But I wouldn't turn down a set of KM2's either.

Thanks for your input!!

Yeah, the only reason they are on my list is because how aggressive they look, theyre also good offroad from what I read

So far the DuraTrac and the KM2 are the ones im pulling towards but like Ive mentioned before, the price of the KM2's is whats really deterring me from them, if they cost the same as the Goodyears or BFG's I would go get them right now lol

[xj-jake]

Thanks for your input!!

Yeah, the only reason they are on my list is because how aggressive they look, theyre also good offroad from what I read

So far the DuraTrac and the KM2 are the ones im pulling towards but like Ive mentioned before, the price of the KM2's is whats really deterring me from them, if they cost the same as the Goodyears or BFG's I would go get them right now lol

I got a set of the goodyear authority tires which are a wally world tire but I love them. I found them super cheap with nipples still on from a kid on craigslist. That being said I will probably be putting the same tires on my 17" rims come spring time when I take these off. They're affordable not too loud and they wear great. I drive roughly 50 miles a day to and from work and they have hardly worn at all.

[denverd1]

IMO if you're putting some highway miles on them, you can't go wrong with BFG AT. Nothing will last longer and still give you some sure footing especially aired down. got em on my truck.

[EekGirl96]

I got a set of the goodyear authority tires which are a wally world tire but I love them. I found them super cheap with nipples still on from a kid on craigslist. That being said I will probably be putting the same tires on my 17" rims come spring time when I take these off. They're affordable not too loud and they wear great. I drive roughly 50 miles a day to and from work and they have hardly worn at all.

The noise doesnt bother me, I actually like it...im weird I know lol

Hm those arent bad looking tires, and about the same price of the duratracs...
How are they offroad?

[EekGirl96]

IMO if you're putting some highway miles on them, you can't go wrong with BFG AT. Nothing will last longer and still give you some sure footing especially aired down. got em on my truck.

My in-laws have the BFG's and like them....they seem like good tires, not as aggressive as I would like but that doesnt really matter (shit, anything looks aggressive compared to the tires I have on my Libby now lol)

[xj-jake]

The noise doesnt bother me, I actually like it...im weird I know lol

Hm those arent bad looking tires, and about the same price of the duratracs...
How are they offroad?

They're pretty nice actually. For my needs being on snow and ice and in the snot of mud and gravel they rock. I haven't been stuck since i got them. I had a set of MTR's before these and I like these better. Seems like the MTR's are a harder rubber than these. There's some on road noise but they aren't bad. But they do perform offroad nicely.

[denverd1]

There are definitely more aggressive tires out there than BFG ATs. I haven't REALLY tested them, but they've performed well in slightly muddy situations.

Ha! I like a little howl when I going down the road too!

[EekGirl96]

Hm, guess I'll have to check those out too

[EekGirl96]

There are definitely more aggressive tires out there than BFG ATs. I haven't REALLY tested them, but they've performed well in slightly muddy situations.

Ha! I like a little howl when I going down the road too!

Well its not like my Libby is a weekend crawler, she'll mostly be on the street with an occasional Offroad trip

[editedforsafety]

Have you seen the BFG All Terrain KO2 that they are testing?

http://www.fourwheeler.com/news/1312-new-bfgoodrich-all-terrain-ta-ko2-in-the-works/

Looks pretty aggressive, but should have better road manners than a mud terrain

[4.3LXJ]

Those look closer to the Duratracs. Trying for that niche you suppose?

[Carves]

I should of bought DynaPro MTs instead of the ATs ...

..... Then I could tell you all about 'em .. :D


Havent used goodyear since a set of floppy sidewall wranglers, tried to kill me back in the '80's,
... So I have no idea what they are like now - apart from the 5min drive in a new '97 TJ - to get some Hankooks .. :D


FWIW ... I like the DynaPro ATs for my application ... but owners of MTs I've spoken to, reckon they are surprisingly good allrounders too.

BF only rates their KM2 as 2 out 5 ... for onroad use ... so that would make me wary of them with regular highway use.

Personally ... with a lot of onroad use ... I would stay with a milder tread pattern ... but then, I'm not dealing with snow, or regularly looking for mudholes to wallow in.

My suggestion is ... if you cant afford to buy something different as a test ... that might need replacing,
... then stick with buying tyres that you have been happy with in the past.

[Brasscatz]

I've had Dura Tracs on mine for 3 years now. I love them and get comments on them all the time. I haven't had the other type of tires you've mentioned, but I can vouch for the Dura Tracs

[drakan1908]

I know a couple of guys that are running Duratracs on their Wranglers and love them. I like my Firestone Destination MTs.

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[XJ Wheeler]

Had plenty of BFG All Terrains, they're a great road tire... just about the best wear i've seen... not very good in mud (don't clear the voids well, but since you don't have a bunch of mud it shouldn't be a concern)... haven't ran rocks yet so i can't comment.

The Goodyear Duratrac is a great tire also, everyone i talk to that had them has nothing but good to say. Unless something more interesting comes out before its time, the Duratracs will probably be my next choice.

When the KM2 came out it was my most wanted item for mine. The look and ratings/reviews got me raving. After thinking the cost, both purchase and more fuel consumption due to the more aggressive tread i decided it wasn't worth it just for the look... but i do love their look.

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[EekGirl96]

Well so far the duratracs are what I'm leaning towards

Thanks guys for your input!!!

[cantab27]

enough said................................

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:rolleye0012:

[EekGirl96]

Lol swampers on my dd Libby?!

That would be one rough ride

[4.3LXJ]

There are always these babies. They come in 30 and 32" height :D

[EekGirl96]

That's just way too much....jeeze

[4.3LXJ]

We were thinking these would make good Mighty Mite tires. Then it would be time for a little mud in your eye :D

[Brasscatz]

We were thinking these would make good Mighty Mite tires. Then it would be time for a little mud in your eye :D

Shoot, just wheel behind Patrick.... I didn't have much mud on my jeep until I followed him out of a mud pit at the END of our excursion.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 because my microwave couldn't do it

[4.3LXJ]

Filled a CJ5 with 4" of mud in two minutes once :D

[Dredwolf]

I'll throw out a plug for the Cooper Discoverer A/T 3's....that set we put on the '03 Explorer is wearing like iron here at home, but did great in Moab and Colorado, rides well on pavement, and even cleans well in SC mud with a proper application of the skinny pedal. My wife is an amateur photographer, and she is trying to capture some of old homes and barns that are rotting away here in the southeast...the A/T 3's have done a far superior job to the LTX's she had prior.

I am sold on them for real A/T tire for any SUV that will see more than gravel roads, but needs better manners than a M/T, I will be getting a set soon for my old '91 Explorer too.

[nickyg]

Umm, Am I the only one that noticed the blood stain under Wayne's jeep?

[Dredwolf]

Umm, Am I the only one that noticed the blood stain under Wayne's jeep?

It's Wayne.....weird stuff happens..... :rolleye0012:

[cantab27]

thought all jeep owners had blood on there garage floors.....:smiley-taunt002:


:smiley-taunt002:

[nickyg]

Might I suggest using a jack stand. Or did you slice your knuckles using a "spanner"

If I learned anything from watching countless hours of C.S.I is how to properly clean up a crime scene.

[nickyg]

Sorry Amber, I didn't mean to highjack your thread
I bought a set of Falken Rocky Mountain ATS last month. mainly because I'm broke and I couldn't pass inspection with the tires I had.

[cantab27]

Might I suggest using a jack stand. Or did you slice your knuckles using a "spanner"

If I learned anything from watching countless hours of C.S.I is how to properly clean up a crime scene.

well it was a year ago today jeep rolled over me ......:smiley-laughing021:

and amber im not sorry re hijack of thread .....im a outlaw post where I want ....:smiley-scared003:

[EekGirl96]

Lol you guys are horrible, thread went from tires to swampers to Wayne's blood lol

Oh well, I'm used to the random hijacks now ;)

So far, like I said before, I'm swinging towards the duratracs at the moment, I like the aggressive look and the fact that they're the same price as the BFG's is good

Now onto the size, I'm running 225/75/16 right now, would like to go wider since I like seeing the tire stick out from the fenders but in order to go wider I may have to go bigger/taller. Im afraid of rubbing and a loss of power and since I don't want to cut the fenders or have to regear I may have to stick to my original size.

Any thoughts?

[Brasscatz]

You could always add an inch spacer to it

[drakan1908]

Go to Tire Rack and get the specs. for your tire size. Then start plugging in sizes and find one that matches in height but wider. I think the +p size is 235/7016, which is slightly wider and the same height.

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[EekGirl96]

You could always add an inch spacer to it

Not sure how it is there but here in AZ tire places won't even touch your car if you have wheel spacers, you have yo remove them before you get to the shop

[EekGirl96]

Go to Tire Rack and get the specs. for your tire size. Then start plugging in sizes and find one that matches in height but wider. I think the +p size is 235/7016, which is slightly wider and the same height.

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Thanks Brian, I'll take a look at tire rack

[Brasscatz]

Not sure how it is there but here in AZ tire places won't even touch your car if you have wheel spacers, you have yo remove them before you get to the shop

Small price to pay :P

[EekGirl96]

Small price to pay :P

I'm too lazy lol

[gary63]

Thanks Brian, I'll take a look at tire rack

also on tire rack you can see what they will look like on you rig with rims.

[mudslut]

BFG best on off rd tire..........love them

[EekGirl96]

Well I will hopefully order the tires and wheels today...I found out that the KM2's are cheaper for the 235/70/16 than the size I have on now so I will probably do that even though I dont want to go shorter in my tire size, oh well

but, I still have until the end of the day today to actually decide lol (im soo indicisive)

I'll post pics up once they come in (theyre not in stock since theyre "special order") :D

[NW99XJ]

Tires AND wheels?!?!
Is this for the Libby?

[EekGirl96]

Tires AND wheels?!?!
Is this for the Libby?

Yeppers, tired of the stock look....going to get her fixed up somewhat so that I wont be embarrased driving her around

[EekGirl96]

Well here they are....she's looking good (and even better in person)

I really couldn't be happier :D

(you should've seen me anxiously waiting and watching them putting the new tires and wheels on, im pretty sure people thought I was crazy since I kept on smiling lol)

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Now do to the other little things I have on my list for her and I'll be completely satisfied (I hope)

[xj-jake]

I like it!! Sharp looking rig!

[EekGirl96]

I like it!! Sharp looking rig!

Thanks Jake!!! She definitely is now....can't wait until I'm finished with her :)

[4.3LXJ]

No longer a soccer mom rig :D

[EekGirl96]

No longer a soccer mom rig :D

Good thing I'm not a soccer mom and never will be

A$$ :mad:

[4.3LXJ]

Now how did I know that would get you going :smiley-taunt002:

[EekGirl96]

Now how did I know that would get you going :smiley-taunt002:

Lol cuz you know me soo well ;):P

[4.3LXJ]

The Libby looks nice Amber

[EekGirl96]

The Libby looks nice Amber

Thanks Steve, she's looking more promising now :)

[bluedragon436]

The Libby looks good Amber!!

[EekGirl96]

The Libby looks good Amber!!

Thanks blue :)

[XJ Wheeler]

Sweet look Amber! Now to get em dirty!

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[EekGirl96]

Sweet look Amber! Now to get em dirty!

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Thanks!!! And I know :)

[NW99XJ]

I still think you shoulda gone with some chrome spinners.....
NAH!
I'm just kidding... the new black shoes definitely changes the attitude of the Libby!
Good choice Amber.
Still think you shoulda gone bigger, but I like the look, and this should tide you over for a little while until the long arms and dana 60s come in...... :D
You know..... it might look better in some flex shots.... (just sayin)

[EekGirl96]

I still think you shoulda gone with some chrome spinners.....
NAH!
I'm just kidding... the new black shoes definitely changes the attitude of the Libby!
Good choice Amber.
Still think you shoulda gone bigger, but I like the look, and this should tide you over for a little while until the long arms and dana 60s come in...... :D
You know..... it might look better in some flex shots.... (just sayin)

I like the size, fits her....hubby said that I should've gone wider but it sticks out just enough for me :)

I'll get some flex shots as soon as I go out again or as soon as I get my makeshift ramp up lol but I'll get some

And thanks josh...any word on your buddies wheels?

[NW99XJ]

And thanks josh...any word on your buddies wheels?
YUP!, they came in last minute, and we were able to get em on for this weekend. It was night (late) when we finally finished everything up, so I'll try to get some pics up soon in his build thread.... (I think he has one here)

[abebehrmann]

Looks great! I'm more than a little bit jealous

[EekGirl96]

Thanks Abe :)

And good, glad they came in and that you were able to get them on before monday!!!

[denverd1]

looks great!!

[EekGirl96]

Thanks D :)