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Hi, Sorry if this subject has been done before, I couldnt find any information via the search function, as been a newbie to the world of 4x4'ing, I wanted to pick the minds of the PH collective...
I own 4 litre WJ Grand Cherokee (of which I have recently converted from the 247 quadra trac TC to the 242J selec trac TC)I am now in need for 4 new tyres. The size currently on the Jeep at the moment are 245/70x16's Nankangs. I have looked at 4x4tyres.com and tyretraders.com, as a rough idea of what can be had, I still need to look around locally just in case one of the independants can match prices. To be honest I'm a spoilt for choice as of which tyre to go for, I dont do any serious mud plugging, do 150-200 miles a week mainly on tarmac, but living out in the wilds of East Yorkshire and the looming winter and uncleared snow from the roads almost on us again, I just wonder what every one recommends, I understand it is a very subjective thing tyre choice, but just be interesting to see which ones are regarded and which aren't. I dont have a huge budget, approx £85-90 per tyre, cheaper if possible.
Thanks in advance..
Phil
I own 4 litre WJ Grand Cherokee (of which I have recently converted from the 247 quadra trac TC to the 242J selec trac TC)I am now in need for 4 new tyres. The size currently on the Jeep at the moment are 245/70x16's Nankangs. I have looked at 4x4tyres.com and tyretraders.com, as a rough idea of what can be had, I still need to look around locally just in case one of the independants can match prices. To be honest I'm a spoilt for choice as of which tyre to go for, I dont do any serious mud plugging, do 150-200 miles a week mainly on tarmac, but living out in the wilds of East Yorkshire and the looming winter and uncleared snow from the roads almost on us again, I just wonder what every one recommends, I understand it is a very subjective thing tyre choice, but just be interesting to see which ones are regarded and which aren't. I dont have a huge budget, approx £85-90 per tyre, cheaper if possible.
Thanks in advance..
Phil
Never buy cheap tyres... Your life depends on it!
There is very little rubber in contact with the ground at any one moment so make it the best you can afford!!
Tyre choice is personal and everyone that replies will swear blind that their tyre is the bestist tyre in the whole wide world!! No matter what tyre you choose, it is ALWAYS going to be a compromise so all you can really do is learn & understand the pros & cons to different tyre sizes, compounds & tread patterns.
All I'll say is don't go too big & too wide...
Personally, I'd probably stick with a standard tyre size for that car of a decent make (Pirelli Scorpion, General AT2, etc...) and invest in a set of snow chains for winter.
M
There is very little rubber in contact with the ground at any one moment so make it the best you can afford!!
Tyre choice is personal and everyone that replies will swear blind that their tyre is the bestist tyre in the whole wide world!! No matter what tyre you choose, it is ALWAYS going to be a compromise so all you can really do is learn & understand the pros & cons to different tyre sizes, compounds & tread patterns.
All I'll say is don't go too big & too wide...
Personally, I'd probably stick with a standard tyre size for that car of a decent make (Pirelli Scorpion, General AT2, etc...) and invest in a set of snow chains for winter.
M
You must remember that tyres that last for 60,000+ miles will not grip as well as a softer compound tyre which will do less mileage.
Safety is most important this day and age, most of my customers want a tyre that gives good value for money and is safe, been testing tyres for years as part of my job and can say that the BFG AT is not as good a wet weather tyre as say the General AT2 which is still available in a few sizes.
Have just taken off the BFG AT KO tyres that I have had on my Amazon for 20,000 miles and fitted General AT2's and the wet weather grip is better and gives better feedback.
Horses for courses as they say, but please as others have said fit what you feel is best for you as there is not much contact with the road and you will have to drive on tarmac 90% of the time.
Many different brands of tyres on the market these days but the cheap ones are only good for your pocket and not your safety.
Safety is most important this day and age, most of my customers want a tyre that gives good value for money and is safe, been testing tyres for years as part of my job and can say that the BFG AT is not as good a wet weather tyre as say the General AT2 which is still available in a few sizes.
Have just taken off the BFG AT KO tyres that I have had on my Amazon for 20,000 miles and fitted General AT2's and the wet weather grip is better and gives better feedback.
Horses for courses as they say, but please as others have said fit what you feel is best for you as there is not much contact with the road and you will have to drive on tarmac 90% of the time.
Many different brands of tyres on the market these days but the cheap ones are only good for your pocket and not your safety.
Thanks for the replies chaps, I've been mulling over whats available plus taking into account whats been said on here, plus reading a few online tyre reviews, and think I've decided to go for the General G's UHP's in 245/70R16 ( http://www.4x4tyres.com/general-car-tyres--4-wheel... ), found them online for just over £98 each so just need to find a tame tyre fitter who can fit them for a few beer tokens...
I fitted Insa ranger ATs from 4x4tyres to my Land Rover. Most of the time was road driving, and they were absolutely no different to the road based Michelins that came off.
Not all out knobblies, and no difference in road noise, but able to perform off road when needed.
PS I used to live near to Keilder, and in the years I lived there, I used my chains once, awesome yes, pain to fit and a pain to get off = dont bother with them.
Edited by kremlingazette on Sunday 2nd December 18:43
A Quick update. As expected I changed my mind at the last moment and went for the General Grabber AT2.... delivered on time and fitted now, certainly rides different to the old Nankangs, and this morning with the slight dusting of snow, or possibly thick frost were grippier ... pic below..
geeks said:
I have Yoko Geolanders and cannot recommend them enough!
Ditto, after extensive research, I went for these on my X Trail for the best combo of on and off road driving.Really pleased with them as they drive on road like a 'regular' tire, but excellent off road...and as for snow, pah!
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