Tyre change for my JKU
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:39 pm
Hello all,
I've been driving on 35" x 12.5" x 17" Cooper STT's for over the last year and for the most part I have been satisfied. My 2013 JKU has been regeared 4.56 and I have "played" with the engine so the extra weight is not a huge issue. That being said nearly EVERYONE has told me they are too heavy. I have largely ignored this advise as I felt that although they may impact my ability to climb I do really like the sidewall strength and that when running parallel to a dune on the slope they really helped me hold my line. Also, and I am a little ashamed to admit it, but they look really cool!
However, yesterday afternoon I had a chance to play at SuperBowl with my buddies new JK. He is running Kumo All Terrains. When climbing the car felt like it was flying compared to mine. I did find it a little loose my liking (maybe that has to do with the shorter wheel base but I don't know).
I have an opportunity to get some fairly new 35" AT3's but I am open to other suggestions as well. I am going to stay at the same tyre size for sure but I think I would like to find a compromise solution between aggressive tread and weight.
Any suggestions from the experts around here would be much appreciated!
I've been driving on 35" x 12.5" x 17" Cooper STT's for over the last year and for the most part I have been satisfied. My 2013 JKU has been regeared 4.56 and I have "played" with the engine so the extra weight is not a huge issue. That being said nearly EVERYONE has told me they are too heavy. I have largely ignored this advise as I felt that although they may impact my ability to climb I do really like the sidewall strength and that when running parallel to a dune on the slope they really helped me hold my line. Also, and I am a little ashamed to admit it, but they look really cool!
However, yesterday afternoon I had a chance to play at SuperBowl with my buddies new JK. He is running Kumo All Terrains. When climbing the car felt like it was flying compared to mine. I did find it a little loose my liking (maybe that has to do with the shorter wheel base but I don't know).
I have an opportunity to get some fairly new 35" AT3's but I am open to other suggestions as well. I am going to stay at the same tyre size for sure but I think I would like to find a compromise solution between aggressive tread and weight.
Any suggestions from the experts around here would be much appreciated!