Well, I got the new tires I needed after the body lift. I went with 265/75R16 Sport Kings. First impressions are very good. From what I read, they off road and clean mud better than the BFG ATs. The tread is more aggressive than similarly priced 265s and the side siping is pretty impressive. I'll update as soon as I have time to hit a trail.
Highway, of course they are a little noisier, but I learned to drive in a '69 Cougar with a 4bbl 351W, a couple months with no mufflers. A little tire noise is more soothing than annoying to me. They feel waaaaaaay more stable than the p.o.s. Wranglers that were on there. And my speedometer is actually correct, now!
And the best part is, they are a Michelin brand (which I learned BFG is now, too). They are 2 ply sidewall instead of 3 like the more expensive BFGs and Michelins, but I don't plan on having any heavy loads, so that should work just fine. I'll try to post pictures later today.
Highway, of course they are a little noisier, but I learned to drive in a '69 Cougar with a 4bbl 351W, a couple months with no mufflers. A little tire noise is more soothing than annoying to me. They feel waaaaaaay more stable than the p.o.s. Wranglers that were on there. And my speedometer is actually correct, now!
And the best part is, they are a Michelin brand (which I learned BFG is now, too). They are 2 ply sidewall instead of 3 like the more expensive BFGs and Michelins, but I don't plan on having any heavy loads, so that should work just fine. I'll try to post pictures later today.
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