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Goodyear vs Goodrich

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#1 ·
I plan to put new tires on my NOT lifted 2000 TJ. I have Goodyear 30 X 9.5 GS-A on stock mag wheels. Looking at Goodyear ATs 31X10.5 and BFG ATs 31X10.5 Tire guy said they would fit fine. Goodyears look a little more aggressive and are about $35 cheeper.
Any pros or cons to either? My TJ is a daily driver, not much off roading......yet.

Thanks
 
#3 · (Edited)
I run and LOVE my Goodyear MT/Rs but the BFG AT is a damned tough tire to beat when compared to other ATs. Between the Goodyear AT and BFG AT like was my TJ's first tire upgrade, I'd go with the BFG. It has an amazingly low tread wear, so good that I sold my BFG ATs when they had over 50K miles on them and they still had plenty of tread left. And in most offroad conditions with the exception of deep snow or deep mud, it's excellent. Excellent and quiet onroad too. :)
 
#10 ·
I have the stock Goodyear MT/R on my 04 Rubicon and I just crossed the 55,000 mile mark. I'm looking to replace them after the new year. I would get another set but as Goodyear changed the MT/R I'm concerned about getting another set, if one needs to be replaces 2 years from now I don't think I would be able to get replacement.
 
#15 ·
The new kevlar reinforced MT/R initially had a few doubters among the rock crawling community but all doubts have been erased. It performs better in all ways, not to mention being stronger and having an even stronger sidewall than the original MT/R whose sidewall already had a sterling reputation for being able to withstand sharp rocks. Not to mention its new tread pattern and rubber compound hooks up even better. With its added siping for better wet & icy road performance together with being better offroad & on the rocks, I can't wait to get onto the new Kevlar version which will be my third set of MT/Rs.
 
#11 ·
duratracs

go with the goodyear duratracs if you want an aggresive AT, i ran these tires for about 10 months and probably 14k, loved them, still had great tread left on them. i put a nail through the sidewall and decided to upgrade some 33X12.50 tires.
 
#12 ·
I have the BFG AT 31x10.5's on my stock-height Jeep...looks great and rides great. Only owned it for bout 2 months so I can't comment on treadwear...lol
 
#16 ·
Thanks everyone, BFG All Terrain T/A KO is what Im getting. I havent had anyone tell me they wont go on the stock mag rims though. Tire guy said they would fit fine. Found them for $162 each + tax, installed with road hazard and rotation/ballance for the life of the tire.
Thanks again guys!
 
#20 ·
hard to tell rim width that style was made in several sizes 6,7,8 in. I sold tires for 15 years and I hate to see some one over size for looks and then get no life from the tires. 31's are designed for an eight in. rim there are other acceptable sizes. but do your self a favor if this tire guy cant tell you the size of your rims RUN b'cause he is just looking for a quick sell. if you use stock rims mount 1 and check it out if tread looks rounded and not flat thats not good. Hope this helps
 
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