majshake

Right now I have some cheap Primewell highway tires on my 1995 XJ. The size is 212/75/15. I didn't pay alot for this Jeep where as I just wanted a beater for the winter with 4x4. I was in about 1 inch of snow today in 2wd and couldnt get out of my parking spot. I had to put it in 4x4 in order to move, (Which my FWD car would have easily made it out of). I talked to tirerack and they had a sale on some 205/75/15 Grabber AT2's. Would that be much of a difference in look compared to the 215? Would they be much better than what I got? Its just a stock jeep and Im looking for better traction...But i dont want it looking funky...

kemjeep

#1 what condition are tires in? Since your looking for cheap any A/T tire should be good you can go up to 235/75s without problem had that size on my 92xj they fill up wheel wells nice and wont be funky looking good luck with the xj and welcome to the forum also if I were you change t-stat and coolant

majshake

Ok deal... yea the radiator is ate up, that is my next project....Will change t stat when I change that....I think Im going to paint the rims black as well and tint the windows somewhere cheap. Right now its like a fish bowl. The grabbers are brand new and I can get them for 400.00 total installed and balanced..

Rustie

Where are you and what's your price range?
I have AMAZING tires, and drive through a foot of snow and black ice easily.

majshake

I live in Michigan City, IN. We get nailed with snow. And I drive through some nasty construction sites once in a while. That is why I was looking at those grabbers. I paid 1000 for the jeep I was thinking I didnt want to go over 400 for the tires...I just got the radiator for 90. I know there is a small rear seal leak i noticed when it was on the lift. Any suggestions for that? I just think with an aggressive tread on that model tire the small size difference wouldnt be noticed? I heading to dinner Ill be back in a few hours...Thanks for all and any advice guys!!

Rustie

$400 for GOOD winter tires?! Wow, if you can find them in the States at that price, I'll move there.

I paid $1000 for my Jeep, and $1034 for my tires. I HIGHLY recommend them.
http://www.kaltire.com/index.php?page=tires&tire=45




These are our regular winter driving conditions:

Rustie

Wicked in mud and snow.
I had mine studded, for the extreme winters we get. I'll be buying another when Summer comes, w/o studs.

In mud:

In snow:

Forgive the horrible squeal of the import's engine... but those things move pretty well through thick snow. I can't wait to get some time and take a video and show 'em off.

Rustie

FYI I didn't have those tires on when I got stuck... as portrayed in my Av. Those were bald summer tires.

majshake

Nice those do look nasty.....I will see online what I can find!!!