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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Well needless to say its time to get some new tires and i just wanted to get some experienced opinion on a good aggressive tire but not to pricey (i am only 17) Anytihing is helpful!!
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Well needless to say its time to get some new tires and i just wanted to get some experienced opinion on a good aggressive tire but not to pricey (i am only 17) Anytihing is helpful!!
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's to replace your stock size tires should run about $150 a piece or so, which is pricey, but not so bad considering that people have managed to get 50k miles out of them with regular rotations and proper inflation.

I am told they're good in snow, loose dirt and behave well on the road, but aren't so great in sand unless they're aired down, and aren't good in mud because they clog up.

I've got em on my XJ and so far have not had any issues, though I haven't done any real wheeling.. I drove out of a ditch on about a 45 degree incline with no tire slipping in 4 Low once (rather than wait in line to leave through the driveway at a wedding I was at), been in a little bit of mud and didn't get bogged down.. and they drive well on the road.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Wal-Mart Goodyear Wrangler

Last ones I bought was like $110 each 235/75/15's.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Mastercraft Courser A/T
$500 for the set out the door.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Caish
Wal-Mart Goodyear Wrangler

Last ones I bought was like $110 each 235/75/15's.
those tires... suck lol. i got stuck in a ditch with those, they are literally useless in anything slippery beyond semi-wet grass.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

those tires... suck lol. i got stuck in a ditch with those, they are literally useless in anything slippery beyond semi-wet grass.

My Walmart is running them on special right now for 78.00. I was gonna pick up a set. Maybe not.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Depends if you wheel it at all. If you do, find a set of mud terrains on craigslist. Can probably even find a set already mounted on Jeep wheels for less than $500 in good shape. "All" terrains are the exact opposite of their name. Just about every all terrain flat out sucks on anything but the street or sand. You will be stucked and ****ed on the first banana peel you come across. I don't know about you but I ended up in a few ditches and ****ty situations at 16-17 and it's nice to be able to get out.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Take a look at these. http://www.kellytires.com/cfmx/web/k...fm?product=316

They are pretty cheap and I believe Kelly tires is ran by goodyear. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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I think it's a bit pretentous to say that all A/T's are crap offroad. I run these and do some decently challenging wheeling on occasion. They do what A/T's should do: provide acceptable traction in mud, snow, rocks, and pavement. If you're on a limited budget, a moderately aggressive tire with free road hazard and a 50-60k treadware guarantee for less than $130 a tire is pretty ideal... I should know!
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Here this could get you started!

31 x 10.5 R15 just going from what you have in your sig....

I always buy from here ....best prices I've found and free shipping!

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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ClaytonXJ
Depends if you wheel it at all. If you do, find a set of mud terrains on craigslist. Can probably even find a set already mounted on Jeep wheels for less than $500 in good shape. "All" terrains are the exact opposite of their name. Just about every all terrain flat out sucks on anything but the street or sand. You will be stucked and ****ed on the first banana peel you come across. I don't know about you but I ended up in a few ditches and ****ty situations at 16-17 and it's nice to be able to get out.
got stuck in a ditch with those tires. open diffs+suckish tires+swamp ditch=pulled out by a truck lol
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 77olds
BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A's to replace your stock size tires should run about $150 a piece or so, which is pricey, but not so bad considering that people have managed to get 50k miles out of them with regular rotations and proper inflation.

I am told they're good in snow, loose dirt and behave well on the road, but aren't so great in sand unless they're aired down, and aren't good in mud because they clog up.

I've got em on my XJ and so far have not had any issues, though I haven't done any real wheeling.. I drove out of a ditch on about a 45 degree incline with no tire slipping in 4 Low once (rather than wait in line to leave through the driveway at a wedding I was at), been in a little bit of mud and didn't get bogged down.. and they drive well on the road.


Before switching to my 33's I ran a 31X10.50 BFG All-Terrains and had no problems in snow or sand. Never did any mudding with them but they did perform well in snow and sand. Of course I did air down to about 18-20 PSI when driving in snow or sand. But they did grip good. And they last a Long Long Long time compared to most other tires.
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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I bought some GENERAL GRABBER AT IIs for 105 a piece, not done much wheeling, but they look like they could handle it
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Price has gone up since then where I got em... This economy lol
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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 96swampdog
Well needless to say its time to get some new tires and i just wanted to get some experienced opinion on a good aggressive tire but not to pricey (i am only 17) Anytihing is helpful!!
Do you have an idea on a price range by any chance
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