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  • asudchiman
    327 Rambler
    • Feb 03, 2016
    • 689

    Tires for daily drivers

    Okay guys

    I need help buying new tires.
    Trying to decide between my favorite Michelin m/s2 in 235/75r15 vs white walls to keep the OEM look.

    This is a daily driver and not an off road vehicle.

    Thoughts? What do you have? Likes / dislikes?

    Thanks for the input
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    Michelin M/S 2 (235 75R15) $118 each
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    BFG A/T 30x9.50 $153 each
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    Hankook Optima 724 Whitewall $76 each
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    Other
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    The poll is expired.

    Current Jeep Fleet:
    1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
    1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
    1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
    1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
    ------------------------------------------------
    Four Wheel Trends
  • Wlkr350
    232 I6
    • Feb 18, 2016
    • 84

    #2
    I have white walls now and love the look. Problem is I want something in a white wall with A/T tread and haven't found anything as of yet. I am also a fan of michellin tires as the ride and handling of them is great but havent found a white wall in the M/S tread pattern they offer. If you come across a good tread life tire in a white wall with A/T tread pm me or post it up please!
    1984 CJ7 (restored)
    1982 Wagoneer Brougham (current project)

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    • KaiserMan
      I got the Willys....
      • Jun 21, 2005
      • 8702

      #3
      I love the look of Wagoneers with white walls, so that gets my vote.

      Also, this thread needs 100% more poll!
      Thomas Russell
      1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
      1971 Gladiator
      J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18

      1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T18
      1968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400

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      • 61Hawk
        258 I6
        • Jul 18, 2009
        • 377

        #4
        I like Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S tires, I've had them on my last two Tundras. My GW came with new TOYO Open Country A/T II tires, 30,000 city/highway miles and 7 years later they still have a ton of tread left on them. Both tires are quiet.

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        • asudchiman
          327 Rambler
          • Feb 03, 2016
          • 689

          #5
          Originally posted by KaiserMan
          I love the look of Wagoneers with white walls, so that gets my vote.

          Also, this thread needs 100% more poll!
          KaiserMan... you asked, you get

          Poll just added. Quite frankly I forgot it was an option.

          Thanks
          Current Jeep Fleet:
          1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
          1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
          1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
          1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
          ------------------------------------------------
          Four Wheel Trends

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          • KaiserMan
            I got the Willys....
            • Jun 21, 2005
            • 8702

            #6
            Originally posted by asudchiman
            KaiserMan... you asked, you get

            Poll just added. Quite frankly I forgot it was an option.

            Thanks
            First vote, I'm in for the win!
            Thomas Russell
            1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
            1971 Gladiator
            J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18

            1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T18
            1968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400

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            • Tripwire
              AMC 4 OH! 1
              • Jul 30, 2000
              • 4656

              #7
              my only 2 cents is you have a DD and want as close to OEM ride stay away from LT rated tires as they have stiffer sidewalls and tend to ride more harsh. i went back to touring and it made a significant difference. you can still get a decent MS tread pattern in regular tires
              Abort? Retry? Ignore? >

              86 GrandWag. Howell fuel Injected 360. MSD Ignition + Dizzy. 727/229 swap BJ's 2" Lift and 31's

              88 Wrangler 4.2, Howell TBI and MSD - Borla Headers w/ Cat-back + winch and 31's AND a M416 trailer (-:

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              • polarfire
                258 I6
                • Apr 01, 2010
                • 335

                #8
                I understand the appeal of the OEM whitewall look but IMHO nothing looks better on a FSJ then a set of BFG's.
                '78 Cherokee S Levi's 4-Door (SOLD)
                '84 J10 Shortbed
                '83 Cherokee Chief WT (SOLD)
                '82 J10 Sportside Honcho
                '82 CJ-8 Scrambler
                '77 CJ-5 Renegade
                Member, FSJ Prissy Restoration Association

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                • asudchiman
                  327 Rambler
                  • Feb 03, 2016
                  • 689

                  #9
                  Here is what my tires/rims look like now with 16 year old Michelins.
                  Current Jeep Fleet:
                  1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
                  1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
                  1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
                  1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
                  ------------------------------------------------
                  Four Wheel Trends

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                  • bwwhaler
                    258 I6
                    • Apr 17, 2012
                    • 360

                    #10
                    Originally posted by polarfire
                    I understand the appeal of the OEM whitewall look but IMHO nothing looks better on a FSJ then a set of BFG's.
                    Agree, 100%
                    87 GW 360 performer intake Holley 670 HEI
                    Razor Grill 4"BJ's springs 32's CS-144 Serehill's light and tailgate harness

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                    • racegas
                      327 Rambler
                      • Jul 15, 2012
                      • 500

                      #11
                      I picked up the Hankook's at Walmart - seriously. Seems like they were less than $50 each and road hazard coverage was available for less than $10/tire. The Hankooks are quiet and give a decent ride. No one is getting a Maybach ride in our GW's. I noticed looking at a couple of Wagonmaster rigs last month(I was looking for a detailed shot of the rear wiper) that they had the Hankook's. Not saying he is the ultimate authority by any means, just using it as a point of reference.
                      Last edited by racegas; 03-02-2016, 07:21 AM.
                      'Robert E Lee'
                      89 GW White w/Cordovan Interior(daughter's DD)

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                      • draglink
                        350 Buick
                        • Aug 17, 2008
                        • 840

                        #12
                        Originally posted by bwwhaler
                        Agree, 100%
                        x100000 ....although I have ATs on mine
                        '86 GW 6" Rustys, 1 1/2" BJs shackles, 33 BFGs

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                        • twmattox
                          350 Buick
                          • Feb 24, 2003
                          • 1282

                          #13
                          BFG for me.

                          I have used them on all my CJ's and Wranglers. They I have one set that has well over 75,000 miles on them and are over 16-years old (I now only use them to move my rolling chassis) still plenty of tread left. I have a set on my son's Unlimited that have well over 60,000 miles on them and still have 2/3 of their tread life left.

                          I realize this is somewhat apples to oranges and they should wear a bit more on a heavier FSJ...
                          '83 Scrambler (CJ-8) / 258 / T-5 / D-300 / DANA 30-AMC20 (3.31)
                          '88 Grand Wagoneer (SJ) / 360 / TF727 / NP229 / DANA 44 (2.73)
                          '05 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) / 4.0L / NSG 370 / NV231 / DANA 30-44 (3.73)
                          '15 Wrangler Unlimited (JKU) / 3.6L / 42 RLE / NV 241 / DANA 30-44 (3.73)

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                          • Marineviper
                            232 I6
                            • Jul 10, 2015
                            • 115

                            #14
                            dish out the extra few bucks for the bfg at ko2's look at the reviews on tire rack between the ko's and ko2's
                            76 j10 short, 360 nailhead th400 D20, 3.54, 4" lift, 31" bfg ko2

                            HEI
                            CS130 105amp
                            Comp cam sk10-200-4
                            Edelbrock performer w/1406

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                            • asudchiman
                              327 Rambler
                              • Feb 03, 2016
                              • 689

                              #15
                              Anyone else have photos of their tires they wish to share?



                              I am not above buying based on looks (and quality)
                              Current Jeep Fleet:
                              1993 Wrangler Sahara (YJ) Stock, 52k
                              1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Black] 4" Lift, 32's, 92k
                              1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Stock, 60k
                              1991 Grand Wagoneer - [Hunter Green] Restored (for sale)
                              ------------------------------------------------
                              Four Wheel Trends

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