285/75R17 or 315/70R17 ??
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Most tires that are around the 33-34.5 inches in diameter, will be around that 121 index or 3195 max load amt..For wheeling, obviously sidewall construction and tread composition needs to be looked at.
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In adding, the MTR with Kevlar should get a hard look in a 35/12.5 (111 and E)
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I went with the Goodyear Duratrac 315/70/17. Ater researching they were the best all round tire for trailing, rain and snow that i found. Also, they were the lightest which was very important for my build. I love the tires. They have an aggressive look and are extremely quiet on the road. I can barely hear any hum with the softop and windows open.
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I'll chime in and say, what about load range D. Its an 8 ply, good compromise between on and off road. I have the Hankook dynapro MTs in a 315/70/17 and have performed beautifuly on and off road. No punctures or gashes, and wear is excellent. Plus, they're a lot less expensive than an MTR or almost anything else out there. They ride true at 34" with 32#. I air them down to 12# on the trail and grip anything and everything without hesitation. Just throwing them out there.
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After lots of reading I went with Mickey Thompson ATZ 33 X 11.5 X 17 and wrapped them on Rugged Ridge satin black wheels.
Very happy with my choice. Tires have 9000 km on them wearing very well, they have a nice hum that I love to hear, and a noticeable rumble pulling away from a light.
No issues in heavy rain, light train work they hook up very nice....snow performance... I will know in a few months time.
No issues with balance and I rotate all 5 every 5000km
I would say I've burned up 1/32 of tread this far and I run 30psi on the road. Very nice ride and they are only 55 lbs each
With the TF spacer level kit got a great look and no rubbin
When these are done I will do Mickey Ts again but in the MTZ 33 x 12.5 17 min. With a small possibility of increasing to a 35 same width.... Will see I do lots of highway as my DD and its a auto with factory 3:73s and the good old 3.8
Good luck with choice
Very happy with my choice. Tires have 9000 km on them wearing very well, they have a nice hum that I love to hear, and a noticeable rumble pulling away from a light.
No issues in heavy rain, light train work they hook up very nice....snow performance... I will know in a few months time.
No issues with balance and I rotate all 5 every 5000km
I would say I've burned up 1/32 of tread this far and I run 30psi on the road. Very nice ride and they are only 55 lbs each
With the TF spacer level kit got a great look and no rubbin
When these are done I will do Mickey Ts again but in the MTZ 33 x 12.5 17 min. With a small possibility of increasing to a 35 same width.... Will see I do lots of highway as my DD and its a auto with factory 3:73s and the good old 3.8
Good luck with choice
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I don't know, all I can say is that out of all the tires I've had on jeeps, the Duratrac's have been the best all around tire for me...
I live in New England and I don't want to have to worry about the weather keeping me from going out on so e 200 mile road trip to go visit my mom or go see a friend who's in town.
The Duratrac's I have now are 285/70/17's and I've toyed with upgrading to 315/75/17's they would be Duratrac's as well
Matthew
I live in New England and I don't want to have to worry about the weather keeping me from going out on so e 200 mile road trip to go visit my mom or go see a friend who's in town.
The Duratrac's I have now are 285/70/17's and I've toyed with upgrading to 315/75/17's they would be Duratrac's as well
Matthew