Which "hybrid" tire?
07-04-2014 | 01:15 PM
#11
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Winnipeg
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Have the new dick cepek fun country. Kind of a cross over tire great everywhere rock mud sand and snow. It's as good as the duratrac I had before but has way stronger sidewalks. 3 ply vs only 2 on
Duratrac
Have the new dick cepek fun country. Kind of a cross over tire great everywhere rock mud sand and snow. It's as good as the duratrac I had before but has way stronger sidewalks. 3 ply vs only 2 on
Duratrac
07-04-2014 | 02:27 PM
#14
JK Enthusiast
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From: New york
I know they're not on your list but if you're considering a "hybrid" tire you should take a look at the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZP3. They're hybrid but have an aggressive tread, they're amazing off road, and as a daily driver you can't tell the difference between them and the stock tires with no noise on the highway, I've had them for a few months no and love them.
07-04-2014 | 03:18 PM
#15
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Houston, TEXAS
I like the looks and constant recommendations of the Duratracs. They seem to do so well offroad but still a great street tire for the daily driver. I would have gotten a set if they came in bigger sizes as I was in the market for 40s. I ended going with MT/R Kelvars after my pro comp order fell thru.
07-04-2014 | 03:29 PM
#16
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From: Dallas
I think I really want MTs but can't decide as my JKU would mainly see pavement. I've tried to decide on an MT and I like the Nitto Trail Grapplers. They seem to have a good rep for balancing well, low on noise, and handle the road well. It's just that they are heavy. I thought about the GY MTRKs but have seen a lot of reviews saying they have a hard time balancing or keeping balanced and mixed reviewed for mainly road use.
I'm about to start a new job and I may be putting more miles on my rig. Not on a daily basis, but some longer trips from time to time.
I'm about to start a new job and I may be putting more miles on my rig. Not on a daily basis, but some longer trips from time to time.
07-04-2014 | 03:42 PM
#17
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From: San Antonio, TX
I have no experience with those you mentioned (op) except for the Kelly Safari TSR. I've had these on for about 1k miles. IMO they are a really good tire (so far). Self cleaning, not too much road noise, I believe they are leass expensive than those you listed. They are sister tires to the Duratracs and Fierce, with a similar tread pattern (both of which I considered but unfortunately were not available when I was in the market). I do not regret the Kellys at all. These tires like to really fling mud! 
I am running a 2.5" Teraflex coil lift with 315/70r17s, and is my DD.
Good Luck!
BTW, I purchased mine from TreadDepot.com: Kelly Safari TSR Tires
I am running a 2.5" Teraflex coil lift with 315/70r17s, and is my DD.
Good Luck!
BTW, I purchased mine from TreadDepot.com: Kelly Safari TSR Tires
07-05-2014 | 06:09 AM
#19
JK Super Freak
Joined: May 2009
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From: Pleasant Hill Ca.
I have an 08 jku and i was running toyo mt 285/75/17 and loved the way they handle .I got 85k out of them. My rig is my dd as well 85 Miles a day. Now i have the toyo AT2s and what a difference in the two types of tires how well it handles now with just the AT2S with the less drag and the weight difference I too as well have an auto 34 inch tires and the 3 inch lift kinda takes a toll on the mileage good luck on your choice
