Official Thread - TIRES

Jpmag360 · 02-11-2009, 06:24 PM

What Make, Model, and Size are you using?

What is your overall opinion on your tires?

How well do they perform...especially on wet pavement?

How well do they wear?

Thanks for all your input.

BUBBADOG · 02-12-2009, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpmag360

I need input on tires...

What Make, Model, and Size are you using?

What is your overall opinion on your tires?

How well do they perform...especially on wet pavement?

How well do they wear?

Basically, I am looking for tire reviews so I can choose the best one for my application. I will be needing 255/55/18 tires for 18x7 rims and i'm wanting the best that performs well with cornering and on wet pavement.

Thanks for all your input.

General Grabbers UHP'S...GENERAL ALTIMA HP'S best on the market,,running 225-65-16 on the 5.9 and 255-65-16 on the 4.0l...sticks like hot glue in the rain

5.9_Racer · 02-12-2009, 11:20 AM

I'm running Yokohoma Geolander HT/S 245/70/16... Need pics? CLICK ON THE LINK IN MY SIG.. then CAN SEE tires on Jeep

They are running pretty good, excellent traction on wet....not sure about snow yet (still on stands in garage) Dry pavement they hold well.

Escape · 02-12-2009, 01:01 PM

Running 265/65/17 BFG T/A KO's on a 2005 WK Limited with stock suspension minus the bolt.

I have never had any issues on/off road for over 10 yrs with the BFG's. Excellent for all driving/wear.

If you need pics check them out here...
http://thespeedfreaks.net/showthread.php?t=612

Escape

Jpmag360 · 02-13-2009, 02:11 AM

I wrote to Discount Tire to ask for some prices on different tires and they told me the Nitto NT404's are discontinued. Anyone know if this is true? I think the guy was full of sh*t.

5.9_Racer · 02-13-2009, 09:31 AM

I went through Discount tires... think I paid about $550 and some change for a set of yokos (mentioned above). Had my friend (firefighter) help me purchase them with his Firefighter discount 15%...at Discount! Can't beat that deal!

I wasn't after high performance, more of an all-season radial with the highest rating avail... think mine are H-rated. Once I upgrade to larger wheels (20"), I will go with Nittos or Kuhmo... or something high performance that doesn't break the bank.

flinndc · 02-14-2009, 07:43 AM

B.F. Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO size 235/70/16

They have 16/32's tread brand new with excellent tread wear, they weigh 38 lbs each, have the 3 ply sidewall, made in the U.S.A and are a certified "snowflake mountain symbol winter" tire.

I had previously run Goodyear Fortera Tripletred 245/70/16. They handled extremely well in all conditions, but I wore them out in 12,000 miles.

I like the B.F. Goodrich All Terrains very much. I can continue to drive aggressively and abuse them without worry. I bought them from Costco when they had their $80 off a set of four sale. Costco hands down has the best deal for tires they stock or can order.

Saleen4971 · 02-15-2009, 07:38 AM

General Grabber UHP FTW!!!! they are great on dry pavement, and amazing on wet pavement.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=25
$119 each!!

if you are going to lower your jeep, you may want to look at a 255/45R18 for a slightly shorter and lighter tire, then you can go with teh general exclaim UHP for $140 each
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=21

Jpmag360 · 02-17-2009, 09:01 PM

Thanks for tire info. 119 isn't bad at all...compared to the nitto's and toyo's i've been looking at. I like the look of the grabber UHP also.

Saleen4971 · 02-17-2009, 09:02 PM

i really love mine, and i will probly get another pair after this summer or next (depending on how many miles i put on them this summer)

Jpmag360 · 02-17-2009, 09:06 PM

I was told the 255/55 would fit with a drop...I just hope they fit on a 18x7 rim ok
Additional Comment:
Oh and by comparing the two...the General and the Exclaim...the General actually had better ratings and costs less...

Saleen4971 · 02-17-2009, 09:11 PM

are you planning on using the H&R V8 springs?

i am a stickler for rotational mass, so i would go with the 45 series myself, for the weight and gearing advantage. even if it is a little more money - for me personally its worth it.

Jpmag360 · 02-17-2009, 09:29 PM

Well, Max found me a site that still has the B&G's, so I may go with them...and according to Rob they are a 2" drop...

I had 45 series on 20" rims before, but I don't know how it would look on an 18" rim...That would be smaller than stock total wheel height, wouldn't it?

I don't see that the Grabber UHP comes in a 45 series either...so idk...I have never shopped for tires before...

Ninergrad · 02-18-2009, 12:04 AM

Are you sure B&G are 2" drop???

Jpmag360 · 02-18-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NINERGRAD

Are you sure B&G are 2" drop???

I am not 100% sure myself, but Rob mentioned on his cardomain they gave his niner a 2" drop. The B&G website said anywhere from 1.6-2.5" depending on application, so I do believe it would be 2" on a niner v8.

Ninergrad · 02-18-2009, 12:19 AM

Tempting

Saleen4971 · 02-18-2009, 05:02 AM

what site did you find the B&G's from? i tried to order them years ago from HPF, and they called me to say that they were discontinued.

the 45 series profile isnt a set height, it is a ratio that determines sidewall height according to the section width of the tire, so a 275/45 will be taller than a 245/45

jeepinjoe123 · 02-18-2009, 08:01 AM

the first number is the width of the tire in mm "275" would be 27.5cm and theres 2.2cm to an inch i think so it wud be a 12.5in. tire and the second number is the aspect ratio percentage so a 275/45 would be 27.8 inches tall i think thats how that works im better with big tire conversions we do more of those at tire kingdom and back when i worked at discount tire

Saleen4971 · 02-18-2009, 09:11 AM

the first number is the section width - the widest part of the tire. not the tread width.

and 1" = 2.54cm

jeepinjoe123 · 02-23-2009, 04:08 PM

oh my bad thanks for the correction now i know

darknine · 02-23-2009, 04:58 PM

i hAte math

Saleen4971 · 02-23-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinjoe123

oh my bad thanks for the correction now i know

damn metric system!

and my 2nd choice for my major was teaching math

NoTime · 02-23-2009, 06:14 PM

Try living in Canada,,,, all Metric..... but eventually you learn to live with it.

Ninergrad · 02-23-2009, 09:21 PM

How can inches make more sense to you that metric????
Metric is so much easier dude. Everything in increments of 10s and 1oos, non of that 16/32 bull****. You guys are out of your minds.

Saleen4971 · 02-23-2009, 11:28 PM

davit, this is america. the way we do things is better. doesnt matter how much sense it does or doesnt make - we can kill everyone who disagrees.

lmao

02-11-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 557 Rep Power: 2	Official Thread - TIRES What Make, Model, and Size are you using? What is your overall opinion on your tires? How well do they perform...especially on wet pavement? How well do they wear? Thanks for all your input. Last edited by Jpmag360; 03-04-2009 at 06:36 AM.

02-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#3
5.9_Racer Fireheadman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver Area Posts: 1,770 Rep Power: 23	I'm running Yokohoma Geolander HT/S 245/70/16... Need pics? CLICK ON THE LINK IN MY SIG.. then CAN SEE tires on Jeep They are running pretty good, excellent traction on wet....not sure about snow yet (still on stands in garage) Dry pavement they hold well. __________________ Current: 1998 Deep Slate - 5.9L ZJ 410 cu in Stroker (6.7L) SuperCharged All Forged Scat Bottom, Everything replaced up top. V1 T-Trim SC. UPGRADES from KOLAK, KeithBlack, KRC, APS, EDGE, CompCams, Martin Saine, MSD, Moroso, Aeroquip, Turbonetics, and myself...etc etc Coming soon.... MSaine Race Tranny w/TransBrake & R3 Block and maybe W9 heads (449cu ci???) Dyno Run #2 FWHP @ 525 HP / RWHP @ 437 HP Past: 92 MJ --> 89 XJ --> 99 WJ --> 92 YJ [RIP] --> 98 ZJ [RIP] --> 05 TJ If you want to get the details on my buildup, pics, writeups....etc. CLICK HERE Or here for my build thread....Click Here Last edited by 5.9_Racer; 02-12-2009 at 11:28 AM.

02-12-2009, 01:01 PM	#4
Escape The Punisher Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Running 265/65/17 BFG T/A KO's on a 2005 WK Limited with stock suspension minus the bolt. I have never had any issues on/off road for over 10 yrs with the BFG's. Excellent for all driving/wear. If you need pics check them out here... http://thespeedfreaks.net/showthread.php?t=612 Escape __________________ 2005 WK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, Fully Loaded, Mopar CAI, BFG T/A KO 265/65/17's (winter tires), In the process of building a FI sleeper

02-14-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
flinndc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 70 Rep Power: 2	B.F. Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO size 235/70/16 They have 16/32's tread brand new with excellent tread wear, they weigh 38 lbs each, have the 3 ply sidewall, made in the U.S.A and are a certified "snowflake mountain symbol winter" tire. I had previously run Goodyear Fortera Tripletred 245/70/16. They handled extremely well in all conditions, but I wore them out in 12,000 miles. I like the B.F. Goodrich All Terrains very much. I can continue to drive aggressively and abuse them without worry. I bought them from Costco when they had their $80 off a set of four sale. Costco hands down has the best deal for tires they stock or can order. __________________ 98 ZJ 5.9 Limited, 52mm ported TB, extrude honed keg, AEM cold air, MSD Digital 6, brass terminal cap, Magnecor 10mm wires, Mike Leach flash, full 3" Magnaflow exhaust with Thorley headers, Crower 1.7 rockers, Addco F/R, Powerslot & Hawk, Edelbrock IAS shocks, factory skid plates, tow hooks and hitch, BF Goodrich All Terrain 235/70/16 Last edited by flinndc; 02-14-2009 at 07:47 AM. Reason: grammar correction

02-15-2009, 07:38 AM	#8
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	General Grabber UHP FTW!!!! they are great on dry pavement, and amazing on wet pavement. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=25 $119 each!! if you are going to lower your jeep, you may want to look at a 255/45R18 for a slightly shorter and lighter tire, then you can go with teh general exclaim UHP for $140 each http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=21 __________________ Ross, aka fagotron. 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9 Limited ML Headers - Thunderbolt Metallic Cat - 3" Mag catback - EBC Brakes w/ drilled Rotors - 4bbl M1 - Vortech 12psi - FUBAR'd trans & "2900" stall - Summit CD Box - Addco & Hellwig Sways - Poly Bushings - H&R Springs - Grabber UHP Tires - Alpine/Infinity Stereo - FX-R BiXenon Retrofit

02-13-2009, 02:11 AM	#5
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 557 Rep Power: 2	I wrote to Discount Tire to ask for some prices on different tires and they told me the Nitto NT404's are discontinued. Anyone know if this is true? I think the guy was full of sh*t.

02-13-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
5.9_Racer Fireheadman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver Area Posts: 1,770 Rep Power: 23	I went through Discount tires... think I paid about $550 and some change for a set of yokos (mentioned above). Had my friend (firefighter) help me purchase them with his Firefighter discount 15%...at Discount! Can't beat that deal! I wasn't after high performance, more of an all-season radial with the highest rating avail... think mine are H-rated. Once I upgrade to larger wheels (20"), I will go with Nittos or Kuhmo... or something high performance that doesn't break the bank.

02-17-2009, 09:01 PM	#9
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 557 Rep Power: 2	Thanks for tire info. 119 isn't bad at all...compared to the nitto's and toyo's i've been looking at. I like the look of the grabber UHP also.

02-17-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	i really love mine, and i will probly get another pair after this summer or next (depending on how many miles i put on them this summer)

02-17-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 557 Rep Power: 2	I was told the 255/55 would fit with a drop...I just hope they fit on a 18x7 rim ok Additional Comment: Oh and by comparing the two...the General and the Exclaim...the General actually had better ratings and costs less... Last edited by Jpmag360; 02-17-2009 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-17-2009, 09:11 PM	#12
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	are you planning on using the H&R V8 springs? i am a stickler for rotational mass, so i would go with the 45 series myself, for the weight and gearing advantage. even if it is a little more money - for me personally its worth it.

02-17-2009, 09:29 PM	#13
Jpmag360 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Davenport, IA Posts: 557 Rep Power: 2	Well, Max found me a site that still has the B&G's, so I may go with them...and according to Rob they are a 2" drop... I had 45 series on 20" rims before, but I don't know how it would look on an 18" rim...That would be smaller than stock total wheel height, wouldn't it? I don't see that the Grabber UHP comes in a 45 series either...so idk...I have never shopped for tires before...

02-18-2009, 12:04 AM	#14
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 1000	Are you sure B&G are 2" drop??? __________________ -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

02-18-2009, 12:19 AM	#16
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 1000	Tempting

02-18-2009, 05:02 AM	#17
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	what site did you find the B&G's from? i tried to order them years ago from HPF, and they called me to say that they were discontinued. the 45 series profile isnt a set height, it is a ratio that determines sidewall height according to the section width of the tire, so a 275/45 will be taller than a 245/45

02-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#18
jeepinjoe123 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	the first number is the width of the tire in mm "275" would be 27.5cm and theres 2.2cm to an inch i think so it wud be a 12.5in. tire and the second number is the aspect ratio percentage so a 275/45 would be 27.8 inches tall i think thats how that works im better with big tire conversions we do more of those at tire kingdom and back when i worked at discount tire __________________ 1994 JGC limited white with blacked out cladding stripes, custom dual exhaust, e-bay k&n, 4in. lift in the front 2.5in in the rear, 31in nitto dune grapplers, custom cowl induction hood, taurus e-fan conversion, np231 swap w/bezel, rhino lined rockers, a few other goodies.....

02-18-2009, 09:11 AM	#19
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	the first number is the section width - the widest part of the tire. not the tread width. and 1" = 2.54cm

02-23-2009, 04:08 PM	#20
jeepinjoe123 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	oh my bad thanks for the correction now i know

02-23-2009, 04:58 PM	#21
darknine aero brick Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: davenport,ia Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 3	i hAte math __________________ a.k.a the aerodynamic brick. dark slate niner gun metal ultrastars, aem intake, edelbrock headers waiting install. 93/94/95 5.2l scrapped slate 5.9l sold platinum 5.9l storage slate 5.9l fire totaled platinum 5.9l loaning out other platinum 5.9l: mike leach headers, mopar ecu, k and n CAI. alpine/ infinity system. pending kennebell install

02-23-2009, 06:14 PM	#23
NoTime Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066 Rep Power: 23	Try living in Canada,,,, all Metric..... but eventually you learn to live with it. __________________ 1998 ZJ 5.9 Platinum - DD and Fun Factor 2003 TJ Rubicon Inca Gold - Trail blaster 1973 Trumph GT6 MK III 2004 WJ Columbia Edition 4.7HO Brilliant Black ( Sold ) 1988 XJ Set up for the TRAIL ( Sold )

02-23-2009, 09:21 PM	#24
Ninergrad Administrator Fish Flight Champion! Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 1000	How can inches make more sense to you that metric???? Metric is so much easier dude. Everything in increments of 10s and 1oos, non of that 16/32 bull****. You guys are out of your minds.

02-23-2009, 11:28 PM	#25
Saleen4971 Gerbil Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,888 Rep Power: 16	davit, this is america. the way we do things is better. doesnt matter how much sense it does or doesnt make - we can kill everyone who disagrees. lmao

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