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New Beadlocks=New Tires?

  1. Gregulator Member Joined: February 2012
    #116 Jun 2011, 10:09 PM

    So i just picked up a new set of ATX Beadlocks for my rig. I'm thinking I need to go with a set of new tires as well. I have two sets as of tires now, but thinking of going with something new and fresh. I figure if I sell my two used sets I could pick up a new set for no out of pocket costs. What do you guys think and what tires should I buy?



    My current sets are:



    37in Goodyear Kevlars

    38in Super Swamper SSRs



    Thinking 38-40s would be cool. I daily drive it for now.

    Um...what?
  2. RobD Subscriber
    #217 Jun 2011, 5:12 AM

    My opinion is MTR's, and I would stay away from 40s on a daily driver..you can do it, but the ride and gas milage suck..

    __________________ 'If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."- Ronald Reagan
  3. Guest former user
    #317 Jun 2011, 7:46 AM

    X2

  4. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #417 Jun 2011, 7:55 AM

    those tires would need to be in very good condition for you to step across into a new set of tires.



    38" MT/R's are about 1600 a set. 40's are about 100 more.



    I was able to buy brand new Toyo M/T's (37x13.50) for $900. If neither of your sets are new (say 95%+ tread), you'll have a tough time. Interco tires don't draw a lot of money outside of IROC's and I'm assuming your MT/R's are the old tread pattern. If not, you may be able to get more.



    My 38's drive well enough to be a daily driver, and they get better mileage that my Toyo's did! But they are expensive to replace. I have a long wheel base jeep which probably helps too.





    Good luck.

    Kathleen and Brad
  5. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #517 Jun 2011, 8:15 AM

    You could buy a daily driver for the price of a new set of 40" Kevlar MT/Rs

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  6. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #617 Jun 2011, 10:11 AM

    I have wondered why everyone refers to the Goodyear tire as a "kevlar"?



    All the MT/R's come with Kevlar in the new tire.

    The Old tread pattern is the one which converted to the inclusion of Kevlar, right?



    It seems everyone I talk to keeps using the kevlar term...

    Kathleen and Brad
  7. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #717 Jun 2011, 10:27 AM

    It's molded into the sidewalls 😁

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  8. Gregulator started this Member Joined: February 2012
    #817 Jun 2011, 10:36 AM

    My MTRs are the new style. Thought about putting them on the wheels but I would like to go a little larger. I just don't know if it's worth going from 37 MTRs to 38 MTRs. Figured maybe I'll just buy 40s since I'll get there someday, right?

    Um...what?
  9. k-jeep Member Joined: May 2009
    #917 Jun 2011, 11:12 AM

    Do you have 4 or 5 of the 37" MTR Kevlars? How much tread? How much do you want for them? You can pm me if you want.

  10. RobD Subscriber
    #1017 Jun 2011, 11:49 AM

    If you think you want 40's, go for it..Don't waste money finding out you wanted bigger..It never stops though.. I have considered selling my 40's to go to 42's 😁







    "finder_87" wrote: My MTRs are the new style. Thought about putting them on the wheels but I would like to go a little larger. I just don't know if it's worth going from 37 MTRs to 38 MTRs. Figured maybe I'll just buy 40s since I'll get there someday, right?

    __________________ 'If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under."- Ronald Reagan
  11. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1117 Jun 2011, 12:04 PM
    "finder_87" wrote: My MTRs are the new style. Thought about putting them on the wheels but I would like to go a little larger. I just don't know if it's worth going from 37 MTRs to 38 MTRs. Figured maybe I'll just buy 40s since I'll get there someday, right?





    Like Rob says, if you want 40's just go that route.



    The 38's are 14.50's. The 40's are 13.50's.

    Kathleen and Brad
  12. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #1217 Jun 2011, 12:12 PM

    Just go straight to 42s 🍺

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  13. Justin Subscriber
    #1317 Jun 2011, 1:15 PM

    Unless you plan on going to The Hammers or running Foryce in record time regularly, I would stick to 37's. No need to spend extra money on 40's just for bragging rights. 😏

  14. Gregulator started this Member Joined: February 2012
    #1417 Jun 2011, 1:48 PM

    I just don't know if 42's are a wise idea for my dana 44. 😂



    Has anybody heard or know anyone running Yokohama Geolander MTs?



    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... M%2FT+Plus



    They seem to be the right price and I can get a discount through a buddy.

    Um...what?
  15. JohnDF Member Joined: July 2003
    #1517 Jun 2011, 2:15 PM

    I wouldn't go 40s (or bigger) on a D44 unless it's just a mall crawler.

    I used to wheel a lot. . .
  16. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1617 Jun 2011, 3:23 PM
    "finder_87" wrote: I just don't know if 42's are a wise idea for my dana 44. 😂

    Has anybody heard or know anyone running Yokohama Geolander MTs?

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... M%2FT+Plus

    They seem to be the right price and I can get a discount through a buddy.





    What do you want them for? Their sidewall is weak for the rocks, but ok for a truck's on-road ride.

    Kathleen and Brad
  17. Gregulator started this Member Joined: February 2012
    #1717 Jun 2011, 7:55 PM
    "JohnDF" wrote: I wouldn't go 40s (or bigger) on a D44 unless it's just a mall crawler.

    Don't worry, I have a plan for a new front end someday.

    Um...what?
  18. Jeff- that guy with the foolsize Subscriber
    #1818 Jun 2011, 7:58 PM

    Go straight to the 53s you want 😁

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