Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 04:28 PM
  #1  
EZEARL's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,676
Likes: 301
From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Default Tires

For those here needing a new set of 235/75R15 all-terrain tires I'd like to recommend the General Grabber A/T X. Just put a set on my '96 Blazer. Minimal amount of weight to balance and fairly quiet. I was a bit pessimistic about the tread depth specs I was seeing. But it is a 16/32" tread depth.
https://tiresize.com/tires/General/Grabber-AT-X.htm
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 06:39 PM
  #2  
IJM's Avatar
IJM
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,527
Likes: 349
From: District of Columbia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

I've got a set in 30x9.5x15 to replace my old 235/75-15 AT2s. I'm hoping to get them mounted next week if I can finish repainting my wheels tomorrow.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 07:28 PM
  #3  
EZEARL's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,676
Likes: 301
From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Default

Unless something better comes along by this time next year I'll be getting a set in that size for my XJ.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 07:39 PM
  #4  
dave1123's Avatar
Old fart with a wrench
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 14,398
Likes: 740
From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

A very good tire and awesome in the snow, but a little lacking in tread life. I've had better luck with Cooper Discoverer AT3s. I tend to scrub rubber off them quickly with lots of U-turns, K-turns, and circling in cul-de-sacs.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 08:01 PM
  #5  
EZEARL's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,676
Likes: 301
From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Default

We don't do near the mileage you do. I was more concerned with tread depth due to the type of improved,unimproved,and no roads we travel. These replaced Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015's (P235/75R15 w/ 13/32" tread). Good tires but road conditions wore them faster than I liked. Actually the AT3's were my second choice.
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 09:49 PM
  #6  
aroundincircles's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,379
Likes: 127
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

I really like Hercules tires. (made by cooper).
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 11:01 PM
  #7  
BlueRidgeMark's Avatar
CF Veteran
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 7,965
Likes: 964
From: Lost in the wilds of Virginia
Year: 1998 Classic (I'll get it running soon....) and 02 Grand
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

I've run the General AT Grabbers for years now, and really liked them. Last time around, I went with the Kumho AT51, and I will not be going back to the Grabbers. The Kumhos give me better handling and better traction, wet, dry, or snow. The ONLY downside is that they do sing a bit at highway speed, but only a bit.

I put their all season tires on my wife's mini-van, and they are amazing. They handle like a sport radial and have great traction wet or dry or snow.

I'm sold!
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2020 | 11:58 PM
  #8  
NM-XJ's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 342
Likes: 34
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

+1 for the Kumho AT51s. Only tires I've run on the XJ for the last 10 years...
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2020 | 01:58 PM
  #9  
warrpath4x4's Avatar
Senior Member
15 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 522
Likes: 28
From: Prosser, WA
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Milestar Patagonias for me, waiting for my 33's to show up any day (cant really beat $700), I also run them on my Dodge 3500.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2020 | 02:20 PM
  #10  
EZEARL's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,676
Likes: 301
From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Default

Over the past months there is probably not an a/t or hybrid tire I haven't checked out. I REALLY LIKED the looks of the Kumho but was concerned with the small tread lugs and siping and wear due to the many unimproved private roads we travel.

I also reference this link although it doesn't include all tire brands:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...&type=ORAT&VT=

Last edited by EZEARL; Nov 20, 2020 at 03:23 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2020 | 11:55 AM
  #11  
NM-XJ's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 342
Likes: 34
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0L
Default

EZEARL, I've been really happy with the Kumhos in all situations - but that is completely biased to the rocky mountains and southwestern deserts. That includes on road and off road in most extreme weather conditions. All that said, I do agree that they aren't a mud tire and may not do as well in the clay and loamy soils back east.
Reply
Old Nov 21, 2020 | 06:02 PM
  #12  
EZEARL's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,676
Likes: 301
From: WV
Year: '96
Model: Cherokee
Default

The roads we travel on range anywhere from a 6 lane interstate (only once a month THANKFULLY) down to farm/logging roads. The drive to our home is 1/2mile from the state road with a 9% 150yd grade and varies anywhere from talcum powder to mud /ice /snow. Neither of us have been impressed with the performance of the Yokohama tires except for on paved or concrete roads where they were just fine in all types of weather. I ran a set of Grabber A/T2's on the XJ. Great tire for everything I needed them to do and is one of the main reasons I went for the ATX on the Blazer. Had a wreck with the XJ and ruined one A/T2 so went with Falken A/T3W's due to the low cost which will be good until next winter. They're as good as the A/T2's but took a lot more weight to balance. All tires I'm referring to are 235's. I'll wait until this time next year and see what's available then.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jason400
Cherokee Chat
5
Dec 9, 2016 05:20 PM
captainwoot
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
17
Feb 2, 2015 08:00 AM
MUKAK
Pacific Southwest
1
Apr 15, 2014 02:51 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:40 AM.