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Old 06-28-2014 | 12:06 PM
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Default Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Tires-Availability?

I am looking to replace my Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires. These have Kevlar belts. But I get different stories from the tire shops regarding availability and sizes. Has anyone bought a set of these recently? Currently I am running 31 x 10.5 R15LT. These are about 7 years old. Thinking of going down to 30 x 9.50 R15 C1. I guess the "LT" designation is no longer used?

I am real happy with the quietness of them. Anyone have alternative tire suggestions? I don't mud. Just rough trail. (Wish we had enough rain to make mud).

96 Sport with 4.5 RE lift.
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Old 06-28-2014 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyTrails
I am looking to replace my Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires. These have Kevlar belts. But I get different stories from the tire shops regarding availability and sizes. Has anyone bought a set of these recently? Currently I am running 31 x 10.5 R15LT. These are about 7 years old. Thinking of going down to 30 x 9.50 R15 C1. I guess the "LT" designation is no longer used?

I am real happy with the quietness of them. Anyone have alternative tire suggestions? I don't mud. Just rough trail. (Wish we had enough rain to make mud).

96 Sport with 4.5 RE lift.
Just doing a quick online search it seems the 15'' rim size doesn't offer a lot of options in larger sizes for that tire.
Old 06-28-2014 | 01:29 PM
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my dad just bought some for his truck. I think they are 265/70/16 or something, I can't remember. badass tire for sure. I wanted some for my jeep, but when I'm ready for them it appears they will no longer be available for 15" wheels.

why are you replacing the tires? how many miles are on them ?

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Old 06-28-2014 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by s346k
my dad just bought some for his truck. I think they are 265/70/16 or something, I can't remember. badass tire for sure. I wanted some for my jeep, but when I'm ready for them it appears they will no longer be available for 15" wheels.

why are you replacing the tires? how many miles are on them ?
They a about 7 years old. Some tread left on them. I bought them used and put 20k miles on them in 10 months. Hardly wore down further. Made for heavy trucks, so these light weight XJ's done wear them out much. But as tires get older the rubber gets hard and the sidewalls don't behave the way they should any more. Tires are more than tread depth. I am just being cautious.

But I am having trouble finding that model of Goodyear Wrangler. Seems the replacement model is a dumbed down version.
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