louis97

I found a set of 4 31s on Craigslist that have about 50% tread and he only wants $75 for them. My question/issue with them is that they've been sitting about a year and I'm wondering if they'll have any issues mounting up to my 1999 stock rims. I saw them for the great price and thought I would buy until I get my lift.(I realize they won't fit without a lot of trimming). Sorry if this has been answered before but I looked and didn't find anything. Their exact size is 31 10.5 r15

louis97

Seller just said they're Gillette Kodak LT, I've never heard of these before so I'm skeptical.

SteveMongr

Check for cracks and dry rot. Also check the date code.
For driving 60 mph with family, I only buy new tires.

louis97

These are the pics of them - really just unsure if they're safe and how much I would get out of them.

SteveMongr

I see cracks in the sidewall and between tread. If you want to scare yourself away, fold/pinch the sidewall and watch all the cracks open up.
Fine for a trail rig but I would not run the highway.

Bustedback

Those are junk. Save your money.

Firestorm500

X1000.

Junk.

Stay away.

jbsjunk

Nope. Not even on a bet.

Fred/N0AZZ

Must agree with others those are only good for burning brush piles 8>)


I have bought some used 35's were expensive tires to mount on beadlocks that I bought used also. I re-grooved them for trail use (Only) when I trailer the XJ to where we are going to. They are excellent for that and a member here turned me onto that idea for this kind of tire, had did a lot of it for dirt track tires in the past.


For a DD buy new tires just shop around local shops can and do have sales at times. When going to a 31-35" tire you really need an 8" rim for them to take advantage of the extra width and so you can air down some on the trail for better traction/ride.

jbsjunk

Did you buy these or are you looking?

mschi772

FWIW, Gillette Kodiak tires are a Bridgestone brand.

• Gillette Safety Tire Company was from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and was bought-out by US Rubber Company in 1916.
• In 1961, US Rubber became Uniroyal.
• In 85, a hostile takeover merged Uniroyal and Goodrich.
• In 1990, Michelin bought Uniroyal-Goodrich.
• At various points throughout the century, bits and pieces of what was US Rubber got sold-off to Bridgestone, and I guess the Gillette brand was one of them.

in the early 1900's, Gillette was one of the world's largest OE tire suppliers, and US Rubber after that was a big deal as well. Once mighty--now a questionable bargain brand.

louis97

Well thank you all for the replies and advice. I definitely will not be buying them. As for the brand I guess you learn something new everyday