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Lightest 35-34 in tires

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Old 10-24-2013 | 07:27 AM
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Goodyear Duratrac. 60lbs and have had no problems on the trails so far and great in the snow although probably not very snowy in California.
Old 10-24-2013 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by LindasJeep
does anyone know how much the 35 Nitto Grapplers weigh? thats' another thing i should have researched, they are very heavy just dont know how heavy, i would have gotten lighter tires. thanks!
That depends what type of Grappler and wheel size. I can't believe Nitto doesn't have the weight spec on their site But I'm pretty sure they're high 70's if not in the 80's

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Old 10-24-2013 | 07:34 AM
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I bought the Kelly safari TSR in 315's and they were lighter than alot of the 35's out there. They work great on the road and in the rain (better than stock), not sure about snow yet. They look great also.
Old 10-24-2013 | 07:48 AM
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It's been my experience that there is a reason for specific tires being lighter than others. Height being one of the major differences, equating to less material, thus weighing less. I agree that the Duratracs, Kelly TSRs, and KM2s may be on the lighter side, but also run short for their size category. Also, as mentioned before; higher load ratings will almost always weigh more that lower load ratings.
Old 10-24-2013 | 07:55 AM
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I think good year has the lightest tires! Any of their tires is much lighter than nitto Toyo procomp or anything like that! Km2 are a good tire but they have thin side walls as well as any goodyear tire, also good year tends to run really small so you would want to get 35's to get like 33's-34's

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Old 10-24-2013 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202

That depends what type of Grappler and wheel size. I can't believe Nitto doesn't have the weight spec on their site But I'm pretty sure they're high 70's if not in the 80's
I think 35's are about 70 or 75 with stock wheels

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Old 10-24-2013 | 11:57 AM
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35x12.50R15 MTR with Kevlar --- 67lbs
37x12.50R17 MTR with Kevlar --- 69lbs

35x12.50R15 KM2 --- 62lbs
37x12.50R17 KM2 --- 71lbs

315/70R17 DuraTrac --- 60lbs
Old 10-24-2013 | 12:01 PM
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My 35" MT/Rs with Kevlar and Dick Cepek DC2 wheels are ~100lbs a piece. They are not light by any stretch of the imagination.
Old 10-24-2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
35x12.50R15 MTR with Kevlar --- 67lbs
37x12.50R17 MTR with Kevlar --- 69lbs

35x12.50R15 KM2 --- 62lbs
37x12.50R17 KM2 --- 71lbs

315/70R17 DuraTrac --- 60lbs
In the MTR's defense, it's taller than these other tires.
Old 10-24-2013 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by B 1000
In the MTR's defense, it's taller than these other tires.
I don't get why everyone says this. Both the MTR and the KM2 have 34.8" spec for 35's. My 35x12.5x15's measured around 34.75" mounted on a 15x8 wheel. Sure they squat under the Jeep's weight, but they still measured right around 34". Can't imagine the MTR sitting more than a 1/4" taller


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