NEW TIRES

[Dallas45kn]

I currently have 32x11.50r15 BFG MUD TERRAIN on my 98 XJ.
Time to get new tires and just curious about what is the best brand to get and what type of Terrain to get.
I like BFG Mud Terrain because I'm in the woods more than i'm in the city but when i do get on the highway i get a gnarly vibrations at 45mph.
If i could get rid of that vibration but still be able to get out of mud and snow with a different tire i would be happy.
If not ill deal with the vibration.
I just have herd a lot of random options from random people who i don't really trust.
Thanks for your time.

 

[yaromb]

Goodyear Duratrac - I like them more than my BFGs...

 

[Dallas45kn]

Do you have the vibration problem?

 

[I ARE EL1TE]

The duratracs have weak sidewalls

 

[FlexdXJ]

Does said jeep have a SYE on it?

 

[zr2toxj]

Did the BFG's wear evenly?

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Tires are most likely part of the issue, but sounds like you have a case of "death wobble". I would check steering, suspension, drivelines etc.
For more off-road I would say GY Wrangler Duratrac or MTR/Kevlar

 

[Dallas45kn]

I don't have a SYE on it.

Yes they did wear evenly.

Ill check all of that see if anything is out of the normal.
Thank you all

 

[O-Gauge Steamer]

I am running Hankook Dynapro MT P285/75R16 tires. These are 32.8" in diameter and they are, I must say, fairly quiet on the road while working well off the road. Not that you have much need for snow traction but, they work very well there also.

 

[David_Bricker]

I am running BFG Mud Terrain KM2s, 33x10.50x15, on 4.5" of lift. they ride fine on the highway at all speeds, including up to 80 mph. I do suspect you may have some balance or mechanical issues that are giving you the vibrations.

David Bricker / SYR

 

[FlexdXJ]

How much lift does your jeep have? Too much lift and no sye on a 96+ could cause vibrations.

 

[iluv83vettes]

The duratracs have weak sidewalls

You are the first person I have ever heard say this. I love my Duratracs.

 

[Dallas45kn]

I have a 3in lift on it.
What would be the first thing i would check for mechanical issues?
When i get new tires ill have them rebalanced.

 

[D.I.T.A]

You are the first person I have ever heard say this. I love my Duratracs.

Allow me to be the 2nd I love my duratracs I really do BUT the sidewalls could be stronger . My experience is if you wheel smart and don't get stupid you'll be fine, if you do anykind of street driving and you need a tire that works off road too the duratracs are awesome and they are mint in the snow.

 

[willi2ds]

^^^^^This^^^^^ I've ran a lot of different tires through the years and these seem to be the best overall tire.

 

[iluv83vettes]

Comparing the BFG AT KO to the Duratracs, they should have the same sidewall strength because they have the same load ratings for the same sizes (basically ... I only looked at a few different sizes). I completely agree about being smart about where you drive and I try to do that. The only time I have ever split a sidewall was a few years ago when I was playing on a rock garden with old dry rotted tires at 10 PSI.

 

[Johnnie Walker]

There is also the Kelly Safari TSR, which is very similar to the Duratrac. Both made by goodyear.