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    CJ: Which Tires Are Best?

    My question isn't about the width of the wheel, but to ask your opinions on the various tires and manufacturers out there...

    I am going from 33's to 35's... I want the BFG KM2 but am being told by everyone that they are on backorder width a minimum of a 3 month wait... I need 15"...

    So, I am considering these other brands... Please chime in with your opinion on these manufacturers... Any good and especially bad experiences you have had with any of these would be much appreciated...

    I am considering:
    BFG KM2 (but as I mentioned they are on backorder)
    Pro Comp Mud Terrain http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Pro...&t_pn=PCT25035
    Pro Comp XTerrain http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Pro...&t_pn=PCT35035
    Pro Comp Xtreme Mud Terrain http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Pro...&t_pn=PCT65035
    Mickey Thompson MTZ http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Mic...t_pn=M%2fT5254
    Mickey Thompson Baja Claw http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Mic...t_pn=M%2fT5756
    Kumho Road Venture MT http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire.aspx?id=49&cat=25
    Remington Mud Brute http://www.remingtontire.us/Pages%20II/lightruck.html
    Hankook Dyno Pro MT http://www.hankooktireusa.com/produc...il.asp?pid=358

    You guys have forgotten more about this stuff than I think I will ever learn... I appreciate and value your input.
    Regards,
    Randy

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  • #2
    What? No Cooper STTs? http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...35&sowigan=GAN
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    • #3
      Originally posted by USMC 0369 View Post
      What? No Cooper STTs? http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.p...35&sowigan=GAN
      Great question... I hadn't considered the Cooper's because Cooper manufactures both the ProComp and Mickey Thompson tires... so, my thinking was that it would be just another option coming out of the same plant... Was I mis-informed about the Cooper/ProComp/Mickey Thompson connection?
      Regards,
      Randy

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      • #4
        no MT/R's?
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        • #5
          I'm running ProComp xTreme AT's, and am awesomely happy with them. I was very surprised at how well they perform. I only got them because I got a smokin' deal on 'em, but I was very pleasantly surprised.

          ProComps, Mickey Thompson, and Dick Cepek tires are made by Cooper, btw...great products all around. You can't go wrong with any of them.
          '96 XJ, HP D30 front, XJ D44 rear, Lockright/E-Locker, 4.56's, Cobra CB, 33" Pro Comp xTreme MT's, SYE, Smittybilt XRC10 winch with Synth Rope, mutt lift.

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          • #6
            I am looking at those Coopers, they are awesome looking and perform well so I've seen... and for the $$, you can't go wrong. I love my MTR's, but I am lookin' hard at the Coopers...
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Dukes69 View Post
              no MT/R's?
              I would love to go with MT?R's... but I couldn't find that they were making the 15" tire anymore... maybe I was overlooking it... not sure...

              I am leaning towards the ProComps...

              I can get a really good deal and with a really killer warranty...
              Regards,
              Randy

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              • #8
                I can only speak for two tires on your list. I loved my ProComp XTerrains but I hated the 2 ply side wall. The only way to get a 3 ply Xterrain is to go to a 37. If it was me (and it just was) I would remove all two plys from your list (unless you get a good warranty).

                I just got my 35" 12.50x15 KM2's last week. They were on back order for 6 weeks but I only waited 3 weeks. I have only used them once and you saw what they did. I don't think they grip as good as my XTerrains but I was happy with there performance. They are also really quite on the road which I liked. I think I need to try a lower psi since the sidewalls are much thicker.
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                • #9
                  I had cooper stt's they do pretty well ofroad, they just chunk very easily every trip you loose a bunch of rubber chunks also not a good tire for a 4 banger they do not roll worth a darn
                  Had 33x12.50's got me 14 mpg on my 4 popper
                  then went to 32"x11.50 mtr's milage went to 16-17 mpg
                  then went to 35 x 12.50 Mickey Thompsom baja mtz's milage went to 17-18 mpg go figure
                  With the coopers as soon as you let of the gas it was as if the brakes got applied it would slow down in a heartbeat, very high rolling resistance.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by aw12345 View Post
                    I had cooper stt's they do pretty well ofroad, they just chunk very easily every trip you loose a bunch of rubber chunks also not a good tire for a 4 banger they do not roll worth a darn
                    Had 33x12.50's got me 14 mpg on my 4 popper
                    then went to 32"x11.50 mtr's milage went to 16-17 mpg
                    then went to 35 x 12.50 Mickey Thompsom baja mtz's milage went to 17-18 mpg go figure
                    With the coopers as soon as you let of the gas it was as if the brakes got applied it would slow down in a heartbeat, very high rolling resistance.
                    [COLOR="Sienna"]I know Art speaks from his experience, but I've really not had any of the problems he's had. I know that Cooper did change thier tire design not too long ago, perhaps these problems were why they changed design.

                    I couldn't be happier with my Coops. They grip like spider man and tear through snow like a yetti. I've heard they're great mud tires also, but that icky mud stuff is for the birds.

                    Ultimately, I believe I will buy them again, even if I don't get a great deal like I did for the set I have now.[/COLOR]
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                    • #11
                      I'm on the third set of ProComp X terrains, Love 'em. Haven't had any trouble with two ply side walls. 35 12.50 15s on 15X8s, never burp, never rolled a bead, puntured one side wall. They S.U.C.K in the snow, but that just makes snow runs more interesting
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                      • #12
                        im running the procomp xtreme mud terrains and i love them 31x10.5x15's, they are nice on the road, great in the mud! good in the snow, and they stop decent on ice, not like thats a problem for you! 2 other tires i have seen work out well are the baja claws and the yokohama geolander mtrs (directional). stay away from the goodyear wrangler mtrs in my opinion, a set didnt last 8 months on my boss's chevy. good luck!

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                        • #13
                          Randy I have a place that has the bfg km2 for very cheap but I have to check stock on them and see if americas tire will price match which they usually will. I plan on buying a set for myself very soon probably next week. PM me if you want info. I thought the procomps are made by cooper. Not related but I used to mount truck tires and coopers were the worst wearing tire out of all of them not to mention the tread separated on them alot.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by mybrokenjeep View Post
                            I would love to go with MT?R's... but I couldn't find that they were making the 15" tire anymore... maybe I was overlooking it... not sure...

                            I am leaning towards the ProComps...

                            I can get a really good deal and with a really killer warranty...
                            Goodyear's website shows a 33 and 35 inch MT/R for a 15 inch rim.

                            Here they are on Tire Rack's site: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=8
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by rat patrol View Post
                              Haven't had any trouble with two ply side walls.
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