Tires for my 5.9 255/60/17

Ninergrad · 08-25-2009, 11:18 AM

Here's what I am looking at:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes ---- Grabber
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes ---- Altimax
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes --- Goodyear

apstang50 · 08-25-2009, 06:01 PM

Just looked at the pics, I didn't read up on each. But I like how the Grabbers look, pretty sweat pattern.

Redsand · 08-25-2009, 06:57 PM

apparently they suck in the winter tho, or so i have heard. Looks aren't everything...

Cyanide · 08-25-2009, 07:01 PM

I voted Goodyear because it's tread life number is much higher than either of the Generals you listed. That could mean a few more months in the life of that tire all factors being equal. Just my opinion bro....

Endless · 08-25-2009, 07:11 PM

They are all good tires IMO.

Grabber will be better as summer spot type
GY is more all season
I have heard good things about the Altimax as being a good all-around tire.

Seems like it up to you for what type of tire you want?

Ninergrad · 08-25-2009, 08:26 PM

Well I am running Goodyears Tripple Treads now and I am absolutely in love. They are a bit noisy, but sidewall are stiff as all hell and they dig in no prob.
However Generals are lighter tires by about 2lbs and I have never used them. There's alot of people that I know were running them so I figured I'd ask.

RINGWRAITH · 09-07-2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninergrad

Well I am running Goodyears Tripple Treads now and I am absolutely in love. They are a bit noisy, but sidewall are stiff as all hell and they dig in no prob.
However Generals are lighter tires by about 2lbs and I have never used them. There's alot of people that I know were running them so I figured I'd ask.

The quintessential school master saz: LIGHTER WEIGHT!!!!!!IMHO

Jeep98ZJ · 11-04-2009, 05:36 PM

I was going to go with the UHP myself but they are as good as a slick in the snow. I bought the General HTS which im very happy with.

DealMeN · 11-06-2009, 10:39 AM

my 1st post

Just put tripletreds on this week, and I like them so far. They are quieter on the highway, and seem solid on the curves. Haven't had any bad weather yet, so no comment there. I replaced Toyo Open Country ATs, which were solid for the last 55k.

5.9 - pretty stock, pretty clean

Dmntxn77 · 11-07-2009, 07:08 PM

I have the UHP's and the dry traction is AMAZING!! The wet traction is iimpressive, but not as good as dry (no shit right). I can say though that their wet traction is WAY better than the factor tires though. Even when in 2wd, I have to try to break them loose when in wet conditions.

As far as winter traction (SNOW) goes, they wouldnt be my first choice. However they did get me out of a drift that was up to the bumpers... It took a while, but they got me out. I am trying to find the pic now...

Dmntxn77 · 11-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Cant find the pics but trust me, the snow was DEEP...

Dmntxn77 · 11-07-2009, 07:17 PM

BTW, if you decide to go with the UHP's let me know. I am still thinking about lifting my niner, and if thats the case, the UHP's will be up for grabs... Havent a clue how much shipping will be though.

Dmntxn77 · 11-07-2009, 07:19 PM

Oh, no wonder why I cant vote in the poll... I didnt notice how old this thread was...

Jpmag360 · 11-13-2009, 08:01 AM

I recently got the Goodyear Fortera Tripletred tires and I absolutely love them. They are solid and grip hard. It's no wonder they are Consumer Digests Best Buy. I purchased them at the Goodyear Store and got a hella good deal on them, $144 plus Goodyear is having a $40 rebate, and an additional $40 rebate for opening a Goodyear Card. So, I am getting 80 bucks back too. I am highly satisfied and impressed with these tires. That's my 2 cents.

View Poll Results: What should I go with fellas???? I use them year round.
Goodyear Fortera TripleTred (All-Season)	1	33.33%
General Altimax HP (Grand Touring All-Season)	0	0%
General Grabber UHP (Street/Sport Truck Summer)	2	66.67%
Voters: 3. You may not vote on this poll

08-25-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Tires for my 5.9 255/60/17 Here's what I am looking at: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes ---- Grabber http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes ---- Altimax http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes --- Goodyear __________________ -Davit. 98 ZJ 5.9L Slate Click here for MODS 96 ZJ 4.0L Gold 3.5" lift F>R, 31s", '00 intake manifold, K&N Fipk, 62mm TB, Gibson headers, 2.5" exhaust with dynatech race cat and Magnaflow Last edited by Ninergrad; 08-25-2009 at 11:22 AM.

08-25-2009, 06:01 PM	#2
apstang50 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: W Yarmouth, MA Posts: 1,613 Rep Power: 23	Just looked at the pics, I didn't read up on each. But I like how the Grabbers look, pretty sweat pattern. __________________ 98 Platimum GC 5.9 Limited Flowmaster, relocated intake temp sensor, clear corners, 35% front tint, 5% sunroof tint, white face gauges, Accel coil, Summit Racing 8MM wires, 100w fog lights w/new housings, Mopar tow hooks, Mopar Performance PCM, Summit Racing drilled/slotted rotors w/ EBC pads 90 Mustang LX notchback: cobra intake, 70mm TB and spacer, fender mounted CAI, 1 3/4" long tube headers, 2 1/2" offroad h-pipe, 2 chamber flowmasters, 3.73s, subframe connecters, cobra r glass hood, glass decklid, 5-spd, cobra rims, underdrive pullys, e-fan, Steeda short through shifter

08-25-2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Redsand stay black Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 517 Rep Power: 22	apparently they suck in the winter tho, or so i have heard. Looks aren't everything... __________________ -Chris- 1998 5.9 Limited • SCT Tuning by Sean Powell • Mopar M1 Intake Manifold • BBK 52mm Throttle Body • AEM Brute Force Intake • Carsound Cat • Flowmaster Super 44 • Pro Comp MX6 Shocks

08-25-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
Cyanide Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2	I voted Goodyear because it's tread life number is much higher than either of the Generals you listed. That could mean a few more months in the life of that tire all factors being equal. Just my opinion bro.... __________________ Carlo

08-25-2009, 07:11 PM	#5
Endless Huge Member Snake Champion! Hexxagon Champion! Breakout Champion! Archery Champion! Call of Duty 2 Champion! Kill Me Champion! Carnival Shooter Champion! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 839 Rep Power: 12	They are all good tires IMO. Grabber will be better as summer spot type GY is more all season I have heard good things about the Altimax as being a good all-around tire. Seems like it up to you for what type of tire you want?

08-25-2009, 08:26 PM	#6
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,399 Rep Power: 1000	Well I am running Goodyears Tripple Treads now and I am absolutely in love. They are a bit noisy, but sidewall are stiff as all hell and they dig in no prob. However Generals are lighter tires by about 2lbs and I have never used them. There's alot of people that I know were running them so I figured I'd ask.

11-04-2009, 05:36 PM	#8
Jeep98ZJ Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,682 Rep Power: 2	I was going to go with the UHP myself but they are as good as a slick in the snow. I bought the General HTS which im very happy with. __________________ We have room but for one flag, the American flag. We have room but for one language, and that is the English language. We have room for but one sole loyalty, and that is a loyalty to the American people. Platinum 5.9 167K when i bought her. 2.25" engine pipes 3" Magnaflow cat, 3" Hooker Aerochamber, 3" tail pipe, Ported kegger, 24lb ford injectors, K&N drop in filter, Cast JEEP valve covers, MSD coil and wires, All new 6 piece clear light kit, 255/65/16 General Grabber HTS, 242 conversion

11-06-2009, 10:39 AM	#9
DealMeN Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	my 1st post Just put tripletreds on this week, and I like them so far. They are quieter on the highway, and seem solid on the curves. Haven't had any bad weather yet, so no comment there. I replaced Toyo Open Country ATs, which were solid for the last 55k. 5.9 - pretty stock, pretty clean

11-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#10
Dmntxn77 Watch This.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bushland, TX Posts: 496 Rep Power: 10	I have the UHP's and the dry traction is AMAZING!! The wet traction is iimpressive, but not as good as dry (no shit right). I can say though that their wet traction is WAY better than the factor tires though. Even when in 2wd, I have to try to break them loose when in wet conditions. As far as winter traction (SNOW) goes, they wouldnt be my first choice. However they did get me out of a drift that was up to the bumpers... It took a while, but they got me out. I am trying to find the pic now... __________________ Ive got a few Jeeps... Each with a few mods... Post Disclaimer: I dont live on planet Love-A-Lot and I dont sit in circles holding hands singing Kum Ba Ya. If you dont like my opinion just take it with a grain of salt, like I did yours, and simply move on. The sun will still rise, and it will be ok......

11-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#11
Dmntxn77 Watch This.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bushland, TX Posts: 496 Rep Power: 10	Cant find the pics but trust me, the snow was DEEP...

11-07-2009, 07:17 PM	#12
Dmntxn77 Watch This.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bushland, TX Posts: 496 Rep Power: 10	BTW, if you decide to go with the UHP's let me know. I am still thinking about lifting my niner, and if thats the case, the UHP's will be up for grabs... Havent a clue how much shipping will be though.

11-07-2009, 07:19 PM	#13
Dmntxn77 Watch This.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bushland, TX Posts: 496 Rep Power: 10	Oh, no wonder why I cant vote in the poll... I didnt notice how old this thread was...

11-13-2009, 08:01 AM	#14
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 535 Rep Power: 2	I recently got the Goodyear Fortera Tripletred tires and I absolutely love them. They are solid and grip hard. It's no wonder they are Consumer Digests Best Buy. I purchased them at the Goodyear Store and got a hella good deal on them, $144 plus Goodyear is having a $40 rebate, and an additional $40 rebate for opening a Goodyear Card. So, I am getting 80 bucks back too. I am highly satisfied and impressed with these tires. That's my 2 cents.

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