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lilskaterpunk

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I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« on: August 24, 2009, 12:41:08 PM »
Im trying to figure out what tires I should purchase for my Jeep TJ. Anyone have any suggestions?
Im looking for a rough looking mud tire. I love the sound of the howling lol and the more aggressive, I think its cool. I would prefer to have a tire thats NOT going to just wear out fast. I would use the tires more for summer and looks, park during winter time. Tire size would be 33x12.5x15

Here is my list...

BFG Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 http://www.bfgoodrichtires.ca/overview/mud-terrain-t-a-km2/3930.html
Toyo Open Country MT http://www.carmodifier.com/default.asp?Action=displayTire&cID=1039&vendorID=105&tireID=50
Dick Cepek CRUSHERS http://www.dickcepek.com/tires.php?item=Crusher
Baja MTZ Radial http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/truck.php?item=BajaMTZRadial

Im going to probably buy these rims for the tires, unless someone else has some suggestions?
Dick Cepek DC-1 Black http://www.dickcepek.com/wheels.php?item=DC1Black

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2009, 12:56:06 PM »
Toyo  ;)
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 01:36:15 PM »
Toyo  ;)

X2. Toyo's wear pretty good on a light vehicle such as a Jeep. Mine do :)
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 02:02:32 PM »
TOYO, we had them on the work trucks and they loved the mud and were pretty quiet on the road.

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2009, 05:11:13 PM »
I have the DC-1 Black Rims and I really like them. I have a few little pits on the wheels but I am the only guy that I know that has that problem. Everyone else seems to like those rims and they dont have any problems with the pits like I do.

I also have the Mickey Thompson MTZ's and they are Awesome. They work well in the winter and the little bit of mud I have had them in they work well.

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2009, 05:30:36 PM »
winters right around the corner and i had NO issues what soever with 33" BFG TKOs GREAT winter tire and is my daily driver
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 05:42:58 PM »
I have the DC-1' s as well.  Love the rims - look great. I do have some nicks and scratches from some trails but that's gonna happen if you wheel. 
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2009, 07:03:37 PM »
SSR

Not great in the winter, but I use them. Very good all round Off Road tire is the SSR radial (Super Swamper Radial). A few of us are running them as 33” tires. They come a little oversized. Not all 33” tires are a true 33” some are less than 33” and the SSR is a little more tire.

http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=9&g=1
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2009, 09:09:51 PM »
I have the DC-1 and they are holding up great! I also have a preference for the MTZ as I ran them for 2 years and they perform light years above the BFG. I also hold the Toyo in high regard as I've seen them wheel and driven with them on the street and they handle the winter roads excellent.

Here's a pic of the poseur Jeep I have the rims on ...

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2009, 09:41:13 PM »
MTZ's or the Toyo's. I run MTZ's and they work very well. For the up coming winter the MTZs have great grip on ice. The toyo's are a great tire as well. Not quite as much grip, IMO, but will last a few more clicks. SSRs have gone way up in price and won't last as long on pavement.
 Mickey thompson SideBiters aren't a bad looking rim.
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2009, 09:50:11 PM »
Goelander is decent but he'd have to find old stock somewhere, the new geolandar+ doesn't have many sizes. And from what I remember you get 3 or 4 more 32nds of tread depth with MTZs and the toyo's too I believe
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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2009, 06:09:12 AM »
@AMCJeep
Nice pic!

@Tinkerer
I only gave those choices cuz im looking for suggestions. Post some info if u know of other brands and types.... ;)

@Everyone else
Thanks for the replys. I am still debating what I wanna do as buying a set of 5 new rims and tires can sure add up!!! lol Toyos are very nice and so far leaning towards them. As for rims, DC-1 are nice but the cost for everything is going over my budget. I might look into some simple 5 bolt black rims that can handle 15-10

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2009, 07:07:45 AM »
I run the MTZ's.  So far they are awesome.  I also have black steelies although mine are 15 x 8.  I paid $204 per tire and $60 per rim.  Good deals.  I went to National 4wd.  As far as wear the MTZ's are designed to be used on and off-road.  With more tread to asphalt surface you get less wear.

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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2009, 08:46:55 AM »
I would use the tires more for summer and looks, park during winter time. Tire size would be 33x12.5x15


Baja Claws, or Boggers. And "cut them", Bias ply of course!
The boggers would do better with Chevrons siped into the big lugs, better lateral traction.



Cause both tires are brutal in the shallow snow and compacted snow. Deep stuff, fantastic!
Great mud, and good rock.


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Re: I plan on buying new 33x12.5x15 tires, any suggestions?
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2009, 09:20:09 AM »
Muffintop has a brand new set of 5 KM2's on rims for a good deal right now.

I would grab those if I were you.

Toyo is my favorite, but the KM2 is a good quality tire as well and for the price, I would recommend this set up from Muffintop.
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