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Old 08-06-2009, 08:06 AM
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I am buying another set of rims and tires, because my mud terrains are awesome off road, but they suck in rain and snow, I want to keep the 31" size but with good street tires, any suggestions?


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I am buying another set of rims and tires, because my mud terrains are awesome off road, but they suck in rain and snow, I want to keep the 31" size but with good street tires, any suggestions?


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Shoot a pm to bigomudders, he's the tire guy.
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Try the Big O A/T works great in snow and rain
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I can't say enough good things about my Yokohama Geolanders. They've got great road manners and can handle light trails just fine. They were awesome in the snow this Winter and do just fine in the rain.
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Try the Big O A/T works great in snow and rain
where can I find them?

I am not trail riding with these tires, thats what my MT's are for!
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I can't afford two sets of tires for wheeling and street so I compromise. After a lot of research I decided to get some 31" Firestone Destination A/T's These tires have a pretty aggressive tread and hold up very well. I have taken them over large river rocks, through mud, dirt, etc... and they have performed very well. They don't have much road noise at all and usually come with a warranty. I think where the tire performance shines is in the rain, the tires hold traction very well on wet road surfaces. I don't have much experience with them in snow so I can't tell you much, my friend has a set of 31" Destination A/T's last winter and he said they did great in the snow.
I got all four mounted and everything plus road hazard for around $550.00
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Originally Posted by gearheadette
I am buying another set of rims and tires, because my mud terrains are awesome off road, but they suck in rain and snow, I want to keep the 31" size but with good street tires, any suggestions?


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The best street tires I have ever run on my XJ and my son's Toy PU was the Michelin pickup radials. They have several near identical tires, but the good ones have the squiggly sipes in them. they are just awesome on snow and ice and last forever. They come in sizes to 32" Well worth the extra money. The best pace I found to get them is Costco. It is like getting one free.
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go with bfg at. there the best street tire imo. aggressive tread for a street tire. awesome in the snow and rain. great tread life. side wall is the only downfall. but since ur not wheeling them no worries. trust me u will love them
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Originally Posted by jonnyb78
go with bfg at. there the best street tire imo. aggressive tread for a street tire. awesome in the snow and rain. great tread life. side wall is the only downfall.
same sidewall as the bfg mud terrain km

If it's gonna be just street,I would get whatever brand name tire you can find for the cheapest.

but what do i know i dd iroks
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Yes the yokahomas are a great tire as well but if you have a Big O Tire store near you get the A/T's they come with a 3yr free replacement warranty against what ever happens to it if that cant fix it it's replaced free of charge also comes with free lifetime rotates and balance which includes lifetime flat repairs. Hey got put a ad in for the place I work. LOL
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the general grabber AT is a nice tire very similer to the BFG AT but a little cheeper
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