shopping for tires

[American_girl_728]

i think i have good tires picked out but i have three 235's and one 225 on my xj right now and on tire websites it says stock is 205/75R15 so i have no idea what size tires i should get or if it even matters. i need help!

 

[TerryMason]

What do you want to do with your Jeep? Are you planning on going offroad at all (rocks / mud / sand), or are you just driving around town.

I'd say that if you like the look of the 235s, then stick with that. You don't have to keep stock size, in fact it's normal for people to go a bit larger. The size doesn't matter too much, as long as the tires fit (not too large), and they are all the same size.

 

[American_girl_728]

well i plan on off roading a bit but since there is no ABS i want something with good grip so my brakes wont lock up when it rains or ever really lol im looking at general grabbers or something like that my bf wants me to get kumhos but idk how good those are. are generals good?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I'd ask around and see what fits with no lift. I think the 235's will rub the fenders. We had 235's on an XJ with 3" of lift and they looked just right.

 

[IRPancake]

it came with a 235 on one side and 225 on the other and as far as I can tell theres no rubbing. There is a 'popping' noise on the passenger side when we turn the wheel past a certain point, maybe its hitting?

 

[currupt4130]

If there is rubbing go with the 225 unless you plan on lifting it some. If you plan on lifting it get the 235 and temporarily adjust your steering stops. BFG A/T KO is the tire to go with if you want good performance on and offroad and get traction when it's wet.

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/overview/all-terrain-t-a-ko/44.html

 

[TwistedCU]

Two different tires sizes isn't healthy for an axle. Not as bad on open diff's but still not healthy.

 

[IRPancake]

yea I figured. I knew it had different tires but not different sizes. The jeep isn't going to be driven that much, shes going to save up and get some new tires thanks for the replies

 

[currupt4130]

yea I figured. I knew it had different tires but not different sizes. The jeep isn't going to be driven that much, shes going to save up and get some new tires thanks for the replies

Now about that car washing thread... Hmmmm...

 

[IRPancake]

keep dreaming urple:

 

[currupt4130]

I know several websites where you get an automatic invitation to join the band for pulling a bait and switch.

 

[IRPancake]

ok ok here you go:

urple:

 

[currupt4130]

You just made my day.. Haha that was brilliant.urple:urple:urple:

 

[American_girl_728]

yeah... that abercrombie knit top is my favorite bathing suit not too revealing and leaves an interesting tan line lol

i have to admit andy my dear you are amazing with photoshop lol

man is my jeep photogenic she is so pretty and white and every bit my dream car

 

[American_girl_728]

I know several websites where you get an automatic invitation to join the band for pulling a bait and switch.

??? :?|

what does this mean ^?

 

[currupt4130]

It means you get banned. We don't do it here for pulling a bait and switch, I was just messing around. You two are cute, a couple on a Jeep board. That's precious.

 

[American_girl_728]

yay andy is only on the thread because most of the time idk what i am talking about but he drives a beemer.... spoiled brat lol jk

 

[American_girl_728]

these are the tires i picked!

for the survey averages the scores ranged from 8.2-8.9 ( on a 1-10 scale) except on ice traction (7.6) which im sure i dont need to be to worried about in florida lol

only $92 a piece on tirerack.com

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Good choice, Kuhmo is a good affordable tire.

 

[American_girl_728]

so are they good quailty wise because i have been told not. but i will mainly be driving on road and the occasional off road adventure lol