My TJ Progress....

Postby **Lurch** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:11 pm

I have bias 36" on 15" wheels on DIY beadlocks that started as 8" wheels but are probably closer to 9" or 9.5" now.

Postby **mattawajeep** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 11:22 pm

Thanks for the info guys. Unfortunately I just looked at the prices. :shock:

Irok's are double the cost of a set of MTR's, which is out of my budget range. Didn't think they were that much more.

Postby **Wrench** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:19 am

They also make Irok's in the ND (non-directional) version in smaller sizes.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Jeep-Truck-Tires.aspx?t_c=13&t_s=536&t_pt=101509&Manufacturer_PQ=Super+Swamper+Tires&Style_PQ=IROK+ND

The 31's are only $130 each, but the 33x12.5x15's are $277!

Postby **mattawajeep** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:40 am

Wrench wrote:The 31's are only $130 each, but the 33x12.5x15's are $277!

And those 33's are cheap compared to the big ones! :lol:

Postby **79chevy39.5's** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:35 pm

Iroks go on sale around newyears is when I buy them usually 10 percent off

Postby **Roman** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:52 am

you think about Coopers?

Postby **bobracing** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:30 am

Goodyear, BFG, and Cooper all run about the same 230-240 range.
Discount has the Goodyears for about 223 including a $60 discount.
Surplus city has the coopers for 178, discount will match anything if you bring the ad in.

Postby **Lurch** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 6:10 am

I paid $1500 for a set of 5 bias 36's to my door. That was just over a year ago. Wouldn't hesitate to buy the same tires again. I plan to run them till they are 50% ish and sell them on criagslist and buy another set. They should still bring good money at that point.

Postby **Jafo** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:49 am

I paid 12 and some change for 5, all said and done for my BFG's from discount, they beat costcos price.

Postby **Jafo** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:51 am

Oh, and goodyears are on national backorder as of a month ago.

Postby **mattawajeep** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:25 am

Which coopers are you guys talking about?

Oh, and on the KM2's are they not giving anyone bead problems like the older version was in the cold?

Postby **OldGreen** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:30 am

mattawajeep wrote:Which coopers are you guys talking about?

Oh, and on the KM2's are they not giving anyone bead problems like the older version was in the cold?

STT on the coopers

and

No, no bead problems for me on the KM2. I have only lost one bead and that was when I used a tree as a can opener. Any tire would have come off.

Postby **Livin4Today** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:31 am

IMHO I think the BFG is the next go to... My first choice would be Good Years, but I don't handle waiting patiently well, Coopers seem to be softer rubber, and wear alot faster than any of the others. Have you considered Pro Comp?

Postby **mattawajeep** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:05 am

There's a cooper tire a couple miles from my house. Price on 4 STT's is $1205. Might research them a bit, but if I'm not buying IROK's a super soft compound doesn't sound as worth it.

They're checking prices and availability for KM2's and MTR's. Prices will probably be better in tri-cities though, I'll keep shopping around. I'm not in any big hurry, I'd just like a new set before Freeze Your Buns.

I'll take a look at pro-comp as well.

Postby **TJDave** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:23 am

Roy has STTs on his Commando. I don't remember ever seeing him have any problems. I'm sure that was more driver than tire though.

The original Procomp Xtreme MT, like I have, are crap in the snow. Their new Xtreme MT2 has a similar, but upgraded tread pattern. Now with alternating offset side treads (like every other MT out there) and a stepped tread like Lee's Cepeks. I think the new design would do much better.
I have one MT2 on my Jeep. A replacement from when a stick went through my "Tri-Ply" sidewall.

Postby **mattawajeep** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:26 am

Looks like the Goodyear's aren't hard to get at the moment. Discount Tire can get me a set in a couple days, and their price is the best so far. Think that's probably what I'm going to go with.

Postby **Livin4Today** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:30 am

mattawajeep wrote:Looks like the Goodyear's aren't hard to get at the moment. Discount Tire can get me a set in a couple days, and their price is the best so far. Think that's probably what I'm going to go with.

Sounds like you got your answer...

Postby **Jafo** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:38 am

mattawajeep wrote:Looks like the Goodyear's aren't hard to get at the moment. Discount Tire can get me a set in a couple days, and their price is the best so far. Think that's probably what I'm going to go with.

Although I am happy with the bfgs so far.

Postby **OldGreen** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:44 am

Honestly, between those two, it comes down to which you like the looks of better v. the price and availability.

Can't go wrong.

Postby **mattawajeep** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:22 pm

JK Lance wrote:
Sounds like you got your answer...

Yup. Got the MTR's ordered. I think I would have been fine with either the KM2's or the MTR's. It will be interesting to see how they live up to the hype.

Thanks for all the input guys!

Postby **Rottwheeler** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 12:37 pm

I've had KM2s and MT/Rs and I personally don't understand why the KM2s are "rated" better. I loved my MT/Rs and will go back when my current KM2s are spent.

Oh... and I'll never own another set of Toyo's... those were the worst for cupping/noise/crappy wet traction/etc!

Postby **Livin4Today** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 2:45 pm

Rottwheeler wrote:I've had KM2s and MT/Rs and I personally don't understand why the KM2s are "rated" better. I loved my MT/Rs and will go back when my current KM2s are spent.

Oh... and I'll never own another set of Toyo's... those were the worst for cupping/noise/crappy wet traction/etc!

I'll be looking for MTRs next go around too, but other than weight have had zero issues with my Toyos, but I keep a close eye on pressures... @8 for the Road, and down to 2lbs playing off road...

Postby **Wrongway** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:08 pm

I've had great luck with BFG MT's in the past. I have MT/R's now, as far as I can see, they are good in sand.

will know soon in snow.

What is everyone running for air pressure on road? I've had them up to 32 to keep the tpm system happy... but they ride much better around 20

Postby **Wrongway** » Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:09 pm

Also.. If you have Amazon prime. You can't beat them damn prices.. Drives me nutz!

I paid 369.00 each, free shipping 2nd day for 37X12.50 X 17

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nav_search_ ... ear+MT%2FR

Postby **mattawajeep** » Wed Nov 12, 2014 10:55 am

Aluminum rock sliders? Or in our world of wheeling - "tree sliders".

I don't know what the above aluminum is, but it welds nicely with 4043 rod. The coolant tank for my welder (it's not actually oil) and the base of the unfinished cart is the same stuff.

I need a set of sliders, but they're expensive and heavy. These could be really cheap. I'd like to weld some aluminum tube steps to them (in the same way all the steel sliders are made), but I'm not sure if they would be strong enough. All the other manufacturers of aluminum sliders have a super ugly step design, but it's probably stronger.

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