Anyone have good tire recommendations for me? I know these babies are significantly heavier than the Jeeps I'm used to, so not exactly sure what tires to look at. We live in Ventura, CA, so Southern California driving most of the time. The Bridgestones that came on this Rover are about done...

Not sure I'm impressed with the selection of 255/55r18 tires that show up on various online outlets, so are there any other close sizes I should consider? Then again, I'm not used to shopping for tires on 18" rims.

Two that might work are the BFG KO2 and Nitto Terra Grappler G2. Wish Cooper made the A/T3 in this size. Not sure what road noise will be like with those two, though.

Unfortunately, nearly all driving will probably be done on pavement. We live about 6 miles from the office, and most days will be just there and back. I will tow the 1946 ****** CJ2A sometimes, and hope to cruise the occasional dirt road in it when I get a chance (not often enough!). Any real offroading is saved for the Jeep for now, though.

I would love low road noise and anything that will help the MPG, of course, but still want something beefy enough to feel like I can turn on a dirt road if I want to, at least a few times per year!

Thanks for any sizing and brand/model recommendations.

 

To can go as big as a 265/65r18 which is a stock Silverado size. There may be minimal rubbing as reported by a couple users, I experienced exactly none with my Cooper AT3. You will, however, lose about 1mpg going that large (31.6"). Of course, anything in between that size and stock size will also fit. The 265/65 has a great look too. Really makes the truck look mean.

 

This one might not rub and looks good too.
https://www.treaddepot.com/#!product...ment/150525601

 

For just roads every day, I use Dunlop GrandTreks. They are quiet and fuel efficient.

For a mix of roads and occasional trails, dirt or snow, I would go with the General Grabber AT2 tires. Best bang for your buck when it comes to all-terrains, but are surprisingly quiet on road for an all-terrain.

 

Pretty sure we've got the Pirelli Scorpion Verde on our 18" wheels. Like them very much so far here in Texas.

 

Thanks for the help so far. The Duratracs do look awesome, but from everything I've read, they are pretty high on the road noise.

If I go for a straight AT tire, the Cooper A/T3 are high on the list, unless the KO2s or Nittos aren't too bad. Just not sure I want the road noise of a BFG KO style...

@Jamieb - how do the Pirelli's put up with the weight of these Rovers? I always thought Pirelli tires were more for the "sport" crowd than an off-road rig, but things change, and maybe they have a great tire for us?

Has anyone used a 255-65r18? I was wondering if that would be a good compromise, as it would be the same width, just taller. Maybe not such a hit on the mpg and rolling resistance as a 265 width would be?
If I went with the 255-65r18, I could get something like the Michelin Defender LTX M/S, which is rated for 70K miles.

Any thoughts on that?

 

When I was researching tires, this is what kept coming up as a tire of choice for the truck, so I went with them and they've been awesome so far - almost a year on them and love them.

 

While I get the budget minded posts here, When it comes to road noise and durability you can't beat the Michelin LTX M/S2 or the ATX.

I've got around 90k on mine... still no road noise and still pretty good off road.

 

I just got the Cooper Discoverer HTP in a 255/55r18 size.
Best tires I have ever used for this truck. Zero road noise and they are very good off-road.
I made a video review about them:

 

@Dave03S - what size of the Michelins did you end up going with? That's a lot of miles! :-)