I ordered my JKU last week and it will be another 4 weeks or so before it arrives. I have already purchased some interior mods but I am planning to upgrade the wheels, tires and to do a lift before I pick it up from the dealer.
Lift will be an AEV DUALSPORT SC 3.5 and going with Mammoth Type 88 17x9s so my last decision is what tire to go with.
Looking for some input from you all on where you would land considering some on my "driving routines/situations"
The JKU will be my daily driver but I am building it so that when I do start getting into more off roading I have a setup that won't limit me too much. I am from Canada so I will have 5 months of snow and I plan to run the same wheel/tire setup year round. The majority of my driving is in the city and I average less than 12,000KM(7,500 miles) per year.
My top picks so far in the 35x12.3/R17
BFG KO2
BFG KM2
Nitto Trail Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Toyo Open Country MT
I like the looks and capability of the MTs but I assume they will be louder on the road and may wear down quick than an AT tire, but with my small amount milage I put on the most tires will last me a number of years without issue. Then there is snow and ice to consider I know. Obviously snow for me is the bigger one, ice is ice and if it's that bad out, Jeep or not I'd likely stay in LOL though if I was out in icy conditions IMO its more about the driver knowing what their vehicle can and cannot do (in that or any other condition).
I have used the search features and done a lot of reading but as I am drawing near to a decision I would like to get a few alternate points of view.
Thanks!
Lift will be an AEV DUALSPORT SC 3.5 and going with Mammoth Type 88 17x9s so my last decision is what tire to go with.
Looking for some input from you all on where you would land considering some on my "driving routines/situations"
The JKU will be my daily driver but I am building it so that when I do start getting into more off roading I have a setup that won't limit me too much. I am from Canada so I will have 5 months of snow and I plan to run the same wheel/tire setup year round. The majority of my driving is in the city and I average less than 12,000KM(7,500 miles) per year.
My top picks so far in the 35x12.3/R17
BFG KO2
BFG KM2
Nitto Trail Grappler
Nitto Ridge Grappler
Toyo Open Country MT
I like the looks and capability of the MTs but I assume they will be louder on the road and may wear down quick than an AT tire, but with my small amount milage I put on the most tires will last me a number of years without issue. Then there is snow and ice to consider I know. Obviously snow for me is the bigger one, ice is ice and if it's that bad out, Jeep or not I'd likely stay in LOL though if I was out in icy conditions IMO its more about the driver knowing what their vehicle can and cannot do (in that or any other condition).
I have used the search features and done a lot of reading but as I am drawing near to a decision I would like to get a few alternate points of view.
Thanks!