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Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
i have hankooks on mine (well, almost all of my tires are hankook) but then again, my jeep gets scared off road.
on another note: just got my annual tax bill on my new-to-me jeep: $12.64. oh how will i ever pay it?
on another note: just got my annual tax bill on my new-to-me jeep: $12.64. oh how will i ever pay it?
Seasoned Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 328
Likes: 5
From: Dominican Republic
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: inline 6
Meh... they're alright. The cheapy Wrangler Radials you get from WalMart anyway.... personally, I liked the Goodyear Wrangler RT/Ss I had better than the Wrangler Radials - and the tread on the RT/Ss were less aggressive. Just seemed to work better in sand and even mud.... they balanced better, rode better, and they had a higher load and pressure capacity than the Wrangler Radials. I'm all about doing things on a budget, but you definitely get what you pay for.
The Cooper Cobras that were on the Jeep when I got it were great tires. They rode great, wore evenly, and they actually were pretty surprising offroad for a street tire.
The Cooper Cobras that were on the Jeep when I got it were great tires. They rode great, wore evenly, and they actually were pretty surprising offroad for a street tire.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 11
From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
As long as it's not a Wrangler SRA...I had a rental with those and even on dry pavement they were the worst tire I've ever had the displeasure of driving on. They were downright dangerous if so much as a water droplet was on the road. I would sign a petition to ban those tires!
Herp Derp Jerp
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 17
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
As long as it's not a Wrangler SRA...I had a rental with those and even on dry pavement they were the worst tire I've ever had the displeasure of driving on. They were downright dangerous if so much as a water droplet was on the road. I would sign a petition to ban those tires!
CF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 3,683
Likes: 8
From: Northern New Mexico
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
As long as it's not a Wrangler SRA...I had a rental with those and even on dry pavement they were the worst tire I've ever had the displeasure of driving on. They were downright dangerous if so much as a water droplet was on the road. I would sign a petition to ban those tires!
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,097
Likes: 12
From: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
Question;
my XJ sucks in the snow. With 33 x 12.5 tires its to be expected. I am running General Grabber AT2's which were brand new in November of 2014, and were about 60-70% tread last winter. I have never used Duratracs, but these are supposed to be almost as good as duratracs in the snow from reviews. They are great off road.
The rear end constantly steps out when I am going up hill in icy or slushy conditions. I end up running 4wd a lot of times just because I would rather replace the T-case than careen off a mountain, or into the side of a semi doing 60 mph.
Is there really anything I can do to aid traction, other than getting some regular sized snow tires (which would look ridiculous on a 4.5" lift but might be the best answer)?
Would a limited slip diff in the rear help me any?
Or should I consider swapping a 242 transfer case since I see mostly highway duty (and will be commuting 60 miles daily next January)?
my XJ sucks in the snow. With 33 x 12.5 tires its to be expected. I am running General Grabber AT2's which were brand new in November of 2014, and were about 60-70% tread last winter. I have never used Duratracs, but these are supposed to be almost as good as duratracs in the snow from reviews. They are great off road.
The rear end constantly steps out when I am going up hill in icy or slushy conditions. I end up running 4wd a lot of times just because I would rather replace the T-case than careen off a mountain, or into the side of a semi doing 60 mph.
Is there really anything I can do to aid traction, other than getting some regular sized snow tires (which would look ridiculous on a 4.5" lift but might be the best answer)?
Would a limited slip diff in the rear help me any?
Or should I consider swapping a 242 transfer case since I see mostly highway duty (and will be commuting 60 miles daily next January)?
Last edited by investinwaffles; Nov 27, 2016 at 10:02 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 11
From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Love the 242 in mine. Have one to swap in my project ZJ too. The duratracs will be noticeably better on snow/ice than most all terrains. There's a reason they are so popular with 1/2 and 3/4 ton plow trucks. My friend has them in 33's as his winter tire and is getting some KM2 or 3's, if they ever release, for summer. The duratracs are also quite a bit softer so may wear quicker in summer than regular tires.
CF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,226
Likes: 11
From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
A lot of complaints on the Patriot forums too, especially when off road. IMO the Goodyear eagles are better...
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Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,226
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From: Laurium, MI
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: 4.0L
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I see below 0 temps fairly often(actual temp was -40F for almost a week a couple years ago) would one be better than the other?
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 2,097
Likes: 12
From: Tarpon Springs, FL / Denver, CO
Year: '98
Engine: 4.0 I6
Damn, well looks like I have another project on the list. The 242 seems like a strong enough t-case for light to moderate wheeling.
I guess I will make a thread at some point, but what kind of 242 would I be looking at? Can I bolt it up to an AX-15 transmission?
And should I be worried about the "extra play" in the 242 that I have been reading about (apparently you will feel the t-case load/unload when you are shifting)?
I guess I will make a thread at some point, but what kind of 242 would I be looking at? Can I bolt it up to an AX-15 transmission?
And should I be worried about the "extra play" in the 242 that I have been reading about (apparently you will feel the t-case load/unload when you are shifting)?