New Tires for my CJ?

New Tires for my CJ?
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Thinking about some new rubber for my CJ. Currently running Pro-Comp Mud Terrain 33/12.50R15 and I'm really happy with them. I liked them when I was driving the CJ for several hundred miles at a time as they handled well but weren't to load.

Now - I don't care about noise. I'm looking for some new treads but I don't wan't to go bigger then my 33's.

I know this is about a broad topic as you can get, but seeing as this is the 1st topic in this forum I though it appropriate... :)

Suggestions?

Thanks,
 
I've had my best luck with Toyo's but I have no idea how they'd relate to the much smaller Jeep ( tires have been on a 2002 3/4 Chevy Crew Cab). Had Toyo's on my previous Chevy also. So far they've handled everything extremely well...excellant mileage and quiet...no idea how well they do with the more extreme use vehicles. Current tires are the Open Country A/T....they do well in moderate mud, good on the highway, acceptable in the deep sand once the tire pressure is lowered. I've also been pretty lucky in needing tires right around the times that Toyo does a sale thru their dealers....buy 3 and get the 4th tire free.:)
 
Well CJ, I have always had really good luck with my BFG MT's. Recently, my neighbor sold his Sport and bought a Rubicon because everytime we went/go wheelin I am the only one who has never been stuck. It's all about the lockers.
Anyway, Eric wanted to get rid of the set of Super Swampers he had for the sport and I bought them from him. If you are not concerned with noise and don't mind the ride, they are pretty crazy tires. but noisy.
 
sparkfan said:
Well CJ, I have always had really good luck with my BFG MT's. Recently, my neighbor sold his Sport and bought a Rubicon because everytime we went/go wheelin I am the only one who has never been stuck. It's all about the lockers.
Anyway, Eric wanted to get rid of the set of Super Swampers he had for the sport and I bought them from him. If you are not concerned with noise and don't mind the ride, they are pretty crazy tires. but noisy.
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Noise and such? Not hardly... I haven't even had paint or a top in it for years.

I have always likes the SSers, still thinking about this. The Pro Comps Mudders I have now are great - Just don't know if I want to change...
 
i dont know what you are looking for but i seem to have luck with my super swamper tsl radials, they dont seem to wear down too fast and they sure are nice offroad.
 
Take a look at the Interco TrXus MT's, or the Cepek mud country tires. I have seen both of them perform VERY well on mud AND rocks, then cruise quietly home on the highway. Kind of a pleasing, agressive look to them as well, and be pretty cut resistant. When spring comes, and my CJ's out of mothballs, I'm going with one of them.
 
I really like DC tires - always have.

LOL - It's 80 degrees right now here in S GA - I'd say we are already back to spring! Would you like me to send some to ya??? :)
 
CJ said:
I really like DC tires - always have.

LOL - It's 80 degrees right now here in S GA - I'd say we are already back to spring! Would you like me to send some to ya??? :)
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Ahhhhhhh, you son of a :censored:It JUST started pounding us with snow, It's 25*, wind is blowin, and were looking to get 17" on the ground by tomorrow.:mad:
 
coldwater said:
Ahhhhhhh, you son of a :censored:It JUST started pounding us with snow, It's 25*, wind is blowin, and were looking to get 17" on the ground by tomorrow.:mad:
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Well, look at it this way - you'll most likely have a beautiful white Christmas! The only white I'll see is sand when I head down to Florida to see my Brother!

Tell ya what, I'll send you 30* and you send me 30* and we'll trade! :D
 
X whatever on the Swampers...I might even sneak some onto the wife's truck...
 
apparently you didn't see this pic of her in the Durango out Mud-bogging with me and a few friends. :eek:

BTW, thats her daily driver...
 

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apparently you didn't see this pic of her in the Durango out Mud-bogging with me and a few friends. :eek:

BTW, thats her daily driver...
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LOL - Saw the pic. Just didn't know it was the little woman's... :confused:
 
Ok since this one is about tires, I have a 1" body lift on my 60' CJ5 , what are the largest tires I can run without it rubbing? I just have the stock 235/75r15 on it now, but I will be needing tires soon, and I figured I would go a little bigger. That and the speedo reads faster than I am going anyways so
I figure the bigger tires would balance that out. well I showed the wife the chart on how the bigger tires changes your gear ratio, and that getting bigger tires would correct the speedo reading versus the real speed difference, so she is on board with the bigger tires:chug: I LOVE MATH!!! you can prove anything with the right formula.
Chuck
 
probably not more than a 31x10.50 with that little lift, maybe not even that (30x10.50 should work well)
 
I was talking to my buddy yesterday while working on my "new" doors, and I asked him about the tires, he said his brother worked at a tire shop, and they would measure the front tires turned each way to determine the may tire size, with an allowance for compression of the suspension how far it could travel, etc... so we measured the right side and figured 31" would fit no problem, then we went to the drivers side, well I have a chevy 350 and power steering. the hooker type exaust manifold goes around the steering shaft, and cuts a little into the wheel well. so the 235/75r 15 are the biggest it can handle at this time. ERRRR!!!! that was frustrating to say the least. So the jeep has week springs on the drivers side and I figure I should just do the 2.5" lift as it will cost the same as a stock size replacement set of springs. Is there anything else I need to do with a 2.5" lift, I figure the steering with have to be aligned, it had to mush toe in anyways, wearing on the outside of the tires she is. Please give me some help before I start this project and end up short on something.
chuck
 
With most 2.5" lifts all you have to do is bolt them on and then as you pointed out, a good alignment. If the lift comes with any degree shims for the rear end don't forget to install them (thick end pointing to the Transmission ). Other then that - it's a very easy bolt on operation.
 
Thank you very much CJ. Do you know of anyone else who has a chevy 350, or similar V-8 in their Jeep. I am curious how they handled the drivers side exhaust clearance problem.
 
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