Well now that I have the 4" lift I am going to put 225/70R15 tires on 15x7 inch wagon wheel rims. ( slightly shorter and wider then 215/75R15 )

Which of these tires would you go for and why?

Dunlop SP60 $56 each

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+60&vehicleSearch=false&partnum=27SR5SP60&fromCompare1=yes

 

Kumho Venture AT $59 a tire

 

BF Goowrich Radial T/A $67 a tire

 

Bridgestone Dueler H/T $80 a tire

 

Goodyear Ultra-grip $81 a tire

 

If you guys know of any simi-agressive tires in a 225/70-15 feel free to tell me:)

 

The reason I wan't this tire size and average tread is ...

1. I want the largest tire I can get without trimming the finder.

 

2.I am running 7 inch wide rims and don't want the tires to look "pointy" or under sized.

 

3.Don't want to spend over $80 a tire if possible.

 

4. Don't wan't them to be way noisey on the road

boy, all that ^ makes me sound like a spoiled brat:lol:All sugestions aprreciated Thank you very much

dave

P.S. check out these very agressive small tires from an Italian site

http://www.pneusborra.it/sterrato.htm

<in as small as a 195-15

<in as small as a 195-15 or a 205/70-15

Humm:rolleyes:

 

 

Depends on what you're using them for. I run a set of Cooper STT's in the 14" size on my Brat for off-roading.

hey, whats wrong with 215/75/15's? If you don't mind that size, there are plenty of all terain tires for you... or do you want mud terrain tires? and 215/75/15's will fit, because thats what i run, only a lil fender trimmin

All of those will be crappy offroad. The goodyear would be good in the snow, but I'd be scared as hell to try to take any of those to do serious wheeling for fear of popping them.

 

 

If you are looking for a good offroad tire, then look for the Kumho Venture MT.

 

It will kick the crap out of al of those pansy rump roast tires you showed above. A little more spendy, but well worth it. $74 or so a tire.

+1 for khumo venture MT, my friend runs these on his roo, he swears by them. Also, the Hankook dynamic MT is also a nice tire, both of these arn't that noisy, a little bit of howl, but not a lot. Plus, they just look mean!

All of those will be crappy offroad.

 

 

I take that back. . . This one looks sweet. I'd dig having it on my imp. 205/70/15 eh? It's only about a small 27.

 

for the right money,it could be done

 

 

i agree zap,those look like they'd be awesome

that's what i'd go with

165/65/14 Hmmm to small for offroading but prob be good for rally racing

I have GoodYear UltraGrips, they do fine, hold up real nice against the sharp iron range rocks (I don't air down, the sidewalls don't look real strong, just to be sure). but the tread just get's caked with mud way to easily, if the stuff is too soft, they just become useless.

 

on the + side...they're pretty quiet on the road.

Of those you posted, the Ultragrips would be my choice.

 

I run Yokohama Guardex K2 F720s on my rig and I'm really happy with them. I've only hand them out on one real trail, and they did fairly well, although not perfect. In the snow, they're unstoppable. Their only weakness, like any snow tire, is rain. They're not bad, but they're definately not a rain tire. Tread depth is quite good, although the blocks are somewhat tightly packed. Sidewalls are quite strong, and I've gotten 45,000 miles out of mine - they finally need replacement.

 

I would expect the Goodyears to perform similarly.

 

If you want an AT tire, why not go for the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A? Austin had / Noah has them on the Waterwagon, and they do well. They look pretty cool for an AT as well.

 

But... if you're lifting it, get a mud terrain tire .

Those all suck. I wouldn't go any wussier than Liberator ATs or Yokohama Geolandar ATs.

Those all suck. I wouldn't go any wussier than Liberator ATs or Yokohama Geolandar ATs.

 

I Love the Geaolander! but it's way coslty , and I can't find it in a R15 at 27 or under:(

I Love the Geaolander! but it's way coslty , and I can't find it in a R15 at 27 or under:(

 

Neither could I I searched a long time for an affordable AT tire that still had an aggressive pattern and depth; decided the Liborator ATs were the cheapest AT with a good pattern and deep treads.

I Love the Geaolander! but it's way coslty , and I can't find it in a R15 at 27 or under:(

 

see, that is the goelander Mt, this is the geolander AT

Anyone have the SP60's on a dily driver how are they in the snow???

http://www.4wheelparts.com/PPT3869TS105X10514X1051412.aspx

 

it's an extra 30 bucks a tire over what your willing to spend and you won't be sorry by any means. the majority of the time it is best and spend the extra couple bucks to get something you can depend on.

 

but the goodyears aren't bad, my dad uses them for real light offroading, and i've accidently played at reiter before with them. overall not bad, but i'd be careful around rocks and airing down. otherwise the other one that eric pointed out should suffice. but in the long run you are way better off saving the extra couple bucks and getting a good tire, you'll be happier with the choice in the long run. compromising only to replace, is not a good idea and is more costly in the end.

Kumho looks like an ok tread, so does the Dunlop. Not sure how well Dunlops wear, but I've heard good things about the Kumho A/T's.

Check their side wall ply rating. Don't get a tyre with a 2 ply side wall, want at least 4 for decent offroading I believe.

Im running Cooper discover Radial Lts. They hold up great and pretty quiet. They air down well too and were reasonably priced. So far Ive gotten really good milage out of them. Oh and there 6ply

 

They look alot more aggresive in person.

http://www.coopertire.com/html/products/tires_lighttruck.aspx?page=discoverer_lt

 

Looking for the tires I found these. Wow Crazy stuff.

http://www.coopertire.com/html/products/tires_lighttruck.aspx?page=courser_traction_lt

The second one looks like a good snow tire, but that's about it. Jared had a similar tread pattern on his wagon originally, I don't think he's give it very good reviews.

 

ok at best, for the street. Now for offroad use, unless you like being stuck... :-\ they suck...

ok at best, for the street. Now for offroad use, unless you like being stuck... :-\ they suck...

 

Looking for the first tire the Dunlop SP60 for the STREET, use on a daily driver I take on skiing trips up to the mountains in winter storms.

I would look into the General grabber at2 if I were you. They are an inexpensive BFG AT copy, and I've heard that they're better than the BFG's. They didn't have them in my size so i got Firestone Destination AT's. They are a good all around tire but probably pale in comparison to Swampers offroad.

I'd go with these

They are 27x14x7 tractor tires, which I have 14" Toyota rims for. Of course, not for road driving. I Dont think they'd make a good interface (road/offroad) tire.

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They are 27x14x7 tractor tires' date=' which I have 14" Toyota rims for. Of course, not for road driving. I Dont think they'd make a good interface (road/offroad) tire.[/quote']

 

which have no sidewall flex, so that the tread will not conform to roots, rocks and other trails obstacles... if you are planning on mud bogging, and that's about it... or are very redneck and like shock loading axles because the tires will not conform to the obstacle and causing deflection...

 

a good all terrain would be better in a lot of cases than using a tractor tire, especially on road and mild offroad use. i've found in the "drier" season in washington all terrains are usually sufficent, as for the wet conditions... not very useful off of any hard packed terrain. but either way buy a good all terrain or mud terrain, not a regular street tire or a cheap alternative. sidewalls are generally too weak on the discount versions. i proved that at tahuya by tearing a sidewall straight open. everytime i've taken a short cut to buy a cheap alternative tires, or sell the good ones... it has cost twice as much in the end. bfg, kumho, interco, goodyear... stick with the main brands of offroad tires and you won't be near as dissapointed.

 

your in north carolina also, unless your in the mountainous region you guys seem to have a lot of sand mixed with lots of mud. get something you can air down so that you'll have the ability to float through the sand. i lived in havelock, nc for 4 months, and i remember all sorts of sand or boggy marshes.

I have those tractor tires.Mine have thinner lugs.Mine are 6X14 Radial tires.they are about 7" wide but they are hyper aggressive.Mine are actually 26" overall.

i don't mean to stray off topic, but i've been looking for tires alot lately and am wondering how big of tire makes too much stress on the axels and bearings and stuff. im running 15x8 toyota rims right now and looking towards the Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX's - http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT67049.aspx - are 28's too big?

i don't mean to stray off topic, but i've been looking for tires alot lately and am wondering how big of tire makes too much stress on the axels and bearings and stuff. im running 15x8 toyota rims right now and looking towards the Mickey Thompson Baja Radial MTX's - http://www.4wheelparts.com/PDT67049.aspx - are 28's too big?

 

yes and no. if you're lifted you can fit them with some fender modification. but you do lose a lot of gearing. i have ran 27's with little to no problems on stock gears. you'll have to get used to dropping the clutch for hill climbs.