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Old 11-16-2013, 07:33 PM
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I'm buying a new JKU sport next week. I have found 2 of them that are the same but one has the MOAB wheel package and the other has the trac-lock rear end. The price is only $400 apart. Now I'll be honest this will be a mall crawler 99% of the time. the other 1% is when I go camping, make way back up to northern Il. in Nov, Dec, and Feb., or at the beach here in NC. Buying it mostly for the 4dr drop top. Now I like the look of the MOAB wheels "they look manly" but, not sure about BFG tires. I'm guessing not the best choice for road use. Is the Goodyear that much more superior for black top use. Now with the one with the Trac-lock, does not look as cool, And I'm thinking I probley will rarely use it. But it is nice to have just in case. One other important thing this dealer gives you tires for life of the jeep. But has to be same brand and style that came with it.

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If a dealer is giving you tires for the life of the vehicle then elect for the Moab with the bfg's....they're actually worth something when you're done with them.

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I would want the Trac loc. You can pick up used Moabs cheap anytime.
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Are they the BFG Muds?If so,ask if they would switch them to the BFG AT.Its a good tire and not as aggressive and still looks good.
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What rear does each have. If one has 3.73 that would be a plus.



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