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Nitty Gritty Question ... 3lb heavier tire vs 1" wider

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Old 03-22-2016, 05:05 AM
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Default Nitty Gritty Question ... 3lb heavier tire vs 1" wider
Yea it's a cheesy question... But bouncing between the GY Dura in 315s and AT2 in 285/75.

Not worried about height, cause it's only .5" difference.
But one is 63lbs vs 60... But the other is just a tad skinnier by over 1".

Also, talking 99% pavement.. With wheeling in Colorado and Utah, mild trails. Need Whats best for hwy as we do you the jeep for vacation. And it's not a DD

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I chose lighter on the wife's Jeep last month (also 315 duratrac) Kept me under the 85 pound max for the rear tire carrier.

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Originally Posted by BlueBaby
I chose lighter on the wife's Jeep last month (also 315 duratrac) Kept me under the 85 pound max for the rear tire carrier. Good luck
On a side note... I do have a aftermarket carrier... So no worries for the rear swing gate
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