A/T tire shopping
#11
01-21-2016, 07:07 PM
#13
02-02-2016, 04:52 AM
Went with the Cooper Discoverer AT/3 in 255/70R16 size again. Primary reason for that size was to retain a matching-size spare tire and to make sure spare fit on carrier. Without having a 265/75r16 on hand to check clearance, I didn't want to risk it dragging on the bumper.
Last edited by Scout_Beagle; 02-02-2016 at 11:01 AM.
#14
02-02-2016, 07:41 AM
TReK
I am looking to have my '03 re-shod shortly.
I have the 16" wheel and am currently running the Hankook Dynapro ATM 255/70R16 109T with a 2" lift. These tires have carried me for over 45,000 mi, so they owe me nothing. The on-road manners have been great, but I do feel like the off-road traction in mud/snow could be better.
I honestly don't do much wheeling as a past time, so my off road time is spent mostly in ag fields during goose season (snow AND mud and towing a small decoy trailer); on woodland trails in and around deer hunting areas; and dicking around along the river and streams when fishing and kayaking and boating.
I've narrowed it down (I think) to a few choices, and wonder if anyone has an experience/opinion for a replacement in the same size or to maybe go to a 245/75R16? or 265/75R16?
Option 1: go with the Hankook ATM again
Option 2: Mastercraft Courser AXT
Option 3: Cooper Discoverer AT3
Option 4: Goodyear Duratrac (strongly attracted to these based on looks)
Option 5: ????
Thanks for any insight.
I have the 16" wheel and am currently running the Hankook Dynapro ATM 255/70R16 109T with a 2" lift. These tires have carried me for over 45,000 mi, so they owe me nothing. The on-road manners have been great, but I do feel like the off-road traction in mud/snow could be better.
I honestly don't do much wheeling as a past time, so my off road time is spent mostly in ag fields during goose season (snow AND mud and towing a small decoy trailer); on woodland trails in and around deer hunting areas; and dicking around along the river and streams when fishing and kayaking and boating.
I've narrowed it down (I think) to a few choices, and wonder if anyone has an experience/opinion for a replacement in the same size or to maybe go to a 245/75R16? or 265/75R16?
Option 1: go with the Hankook ATM again
Option 2: Mastercraft Courser AXT
Option 3: Cooper Discoverer AT3
Option 4: Goodyear Duratrac (strongly attracted to these based on looks)
Option 5: ????
Thanks for any insight.
#15
02-02-2016, 08:00 AM
Camel Trophy
Oh yea, I always forget about the bumper clearance. Just FYI for future reference, you can actually remove the carrier and flip it upside down to fit a larger tire without scrub. You've gotta drill out the middle two holes different and make a small cut for the rear wiper arm to fit, but its pretty easy.
#16
02-02-2016, 11:03 AM
Oh yea, I always forget about the bumper clearance. Just FYI for future reference, you can actually remove the carrier and flip it upside down to fit a larger tire without scrub. You've gotta drill out the middle two holes different and make a small cut for the rear wiper arm to fit, but its pretty easy.
#17
02-04-2016, 11:31 AM
I am looking to have my '03 re-shod shortly.
I have the 16" wheel and am currently running the Hankook Dynapro ATM 255/70R16 109T with a 2" lift. These tires have carried me for over 45,000 mi, so they owe me nothing. The on-road manners have been great, but I do feel like the off-road traction in mud/snow could be better.
I honestly don't do much wheeling as a past time, so my off road time is spent mostly in ag fields during goose season (snow AND mud and towing a small decoy trailer); on woodland trails in and around deer hunting areas; and dicking around along the river and streams when fishing and kayaking and boating.
I've narrowed it down (I think) to a few choices, and wonder if anyone has an experience/opinion for a replacement in the same size or to maybe go to a 245/75R16? or 265/75R16?
Option 1: go with the Hankook ATM again
Option 2: Mastercraft Courser AXT
Option 3: Cooper Discoverer AT3
Option 4: Goodyear Duratrac (strongly attracted to these based on looks)
Option 5: ????
Thanks for any insight.
I have the 16" wheel and am currently running the Hankook Dynapro ATM 255/70R16 109T with a 2" lift. These tires have carried me for over 45,000 mi, so they owe me nothing. The on-road manners have been great, but I do feel like the off-road traction in mud/snow could be better.
I honestly don't do much wheeling as a past time, so my off road time is spent mostly in ag fields during goose season (snow AND mud and towing a small decoy trailer); on woodland trails in and around deer hunting areas; and dicking around along the river and streams when fishing and kayaking and boating.
I've narrowed it down (I think) to a few choices, and wonder if anyone has an experience/opinion for a replacement in the same size or to maybe go to a 245/75R16? or 265/75R16?
Option 1: go with the Hankook ATM again
Option 2: Mastercraft Courser AXT
Option 3: Cooper Discoverer AT3
Option 4: Goodyear Duratrac (strongly attracted to these based on looks)
Option 5: ????
Thanks for any insight.
Get the Cooper's. Love mine. Plus they are USA owned and manufactured :-)
#18
02-05-2016, 05:46 PM
Winching
#19
02-06-2016, 10:47 AM
Now that I have had a chance to drive in some snow and ice, I am satisfied with the Cooper Discovery tires I put on. i did go with one size larger tires as they had them on hand and gave me a lower price just to get rid of them. They do rub a bit when I am at full lock turn in either direction, but I just don't turn that sharp except for maybe parking , so no problem!
#20
02-09-2016, 01:15 PM
Rock Crawling
Cant say enough about Duratrac. After over 80K miles, I thought it wont last this winter. I have a 10ply rating. Never went to have those vulcanized. I saw screws or nails here and there but sometimes I forgot and they just got grinded, they are in there somewhere. In NJ we had about 27 inches of snow (2016). Some drifts are even higher and the disco just plow through the snow. Never had to shovel my driveway for years. My studio, never got plowed, I just drove over it. Some 2016 blizzard images. .
LR03NJ - What size tires do you have and what lift. Pics look good.
Thanks