Best tires for a 2003 jeep wrangler?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by leslie, Nov 30, 2005.

  1. leslie

    leslie Guest

    Hello, I have a 2003 jeep wrangler that needs new tires. I do a lot of
    city driving, but I also tow a trailer and do some 4-wheeling. Right
    now I have the factory tires on, they're Goodyear P215/75R15. I'm
    wondering if these are the best tires for what I do or if there are
    other viable options? Thanks for your help! leslie
     
    leslie, Nov 30, 2005
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  2. leslie

    Richard Guest

    Goodyear just came out with a version of the TripleTread for SUV class
    vehicles. Give those a look over.

    Richard.
     
    Richard, Nov 30, 2005
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  3. leslie

    philthy Guest

    i like the coopers discovery line of tires they have some with off road
    tread and then some a/t's that would fit your bill.
    the goodyears wear out fast and the bf goodrichs triple walls require a
    regular balancing to prevent cupping but are stout tires
     
    philthy, Dec 3, 2005
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  4. Have had a '92 Wrangler (with the ultra-compliant leaf springs) since
    new.

    Ordered it with the biggest they offered then: 225R 75s......Goodyear
    Wranglers....sort of semi-knobby. Faithfully rotated all 5.....they
    were shot at less than 28,000 miles.

    Replaced with 235R75s Wrangler (highway tread)....faithfully rotated
    all 5......they were shot in about 34,000.

    Shortly after set #2, Consumer Reports did a tire article and more or
    less said that Wranglers are great but have lousy tread life......they
    recommended Dunlop Radial Rovers.....so got a set of those next
    time......faithfully rotated all 5 and got about 40,000 miles.

    So now have my second set of Dunlops and like them OK........course,
    Dunlop is now owned by Goodyear.......couldn't get them at my old
    source, but the local Goodyear stored ordered them in....and Sears sells
    them. Usually about $80 ea.
     
    Itsfrom Click, Dec 3, 2005
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