Help with tire purchase (need recomendations)

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:49 am

Ok, as much as I want to do more, realistically my offroad is less than 1% of my onroad driving. That being said, It's about time to replace the stock POS tireson my '03 Rennie. What would you guys recomend for some good handling (on the road) replacements?
Upper East Coast here so 3-4 months a year gotta drive in snow, also lots of spring/fall rain. Plus the usual dry highway miles.
Oh, and I'd like to go a little larger without rubbing anything.
Thanks!

MattyMac1 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:57 am

I'm buying revos in a few days at this place in Mass. they also have stores in CT. Might be worth the gas to save big..they have great deals on almost any tire..That is when you decide.. Have you scene the revos up close? they are a really nice tire. all the guys have them at the shops that I have gone into researching.they said they are just a great all around tire. Alot of them use them for plowing as well..great stree tire but enough agressivness for mild/moderate off roading..So i've read..Good luck heres a link to them..

they price match as well even with discount onl;ine stores
http://www.townfair.com/stores_connecticut.php

Troysterr · **Posted:** Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:42 am

You really can't go wrong with Revos. They're incredible.

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

For your purposes the Revo is definitely the way to go.

labman1 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:56 pm

Check out the toyo open country at's. Thats what I'm running just got them a few weeks ago. They were around $120.00 each installed and came highly recommended by my tire guy and a couple friends who run them on their plow trucks. I had 'em in some mud afew times and they pulled right through. I will post a review when we get our first big storm (usually a few feet on or before thanksgiving). Revo's are good but pricey.

PCTim · **Posted:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:16 am

If you need another vote for the Revo's, let me know. I'll be more than happy to oblige :wink:

Calvin56 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:59 am **Posts:** 345

I just replaced my on road tires with Firestone Destination A/Ts:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Destination+A%2FT
I've very satisfied with them! Nice look (not as good as my M/Ts :-p ), nice ride, and I got 5 installed, road hazzard, and all those other fees for $510, much cheaper than the Revos around here.

Don't go with Pirelli Scorpions- I replaced them because the bands were separating on two of my tires.

LibertyCRD · **Posted:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:31 pm

I second that about the Pirellis. The last set of Scorpions I had SUCKED and were impossible to balance. I bet the bands were seperating in mine too. I never thought of that at the time.

My mother (don't laugh) has the Firestone Destination ATs on her ZJ and they seem to be a great tire and you can get those for less than $100 each!

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:15 pm

So, so far it seems to be either Revos or Firestone Destination A/Ts. Anything else?

Oh, what's the largest size I can go with no rub?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Bridgestone&model=Dueler+A%2FT+Revo

Calvin56 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:59 am **Posts:** 345

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=958

The chart should work for the tires you are looking at- if you go something extreme like Superswamper, the tread might throw you off a bit :-p

MattyMac1 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:37 pm

Rumor has it the largest you can go without mods is 245/70/r16. I've asked a few times to be certain and people have confirmed on here that there is no rubbing. I wanted to make sure myself before doing so.
Thats all you need is telling the wheel store to go up one size and then have them rub.Would not be good.. Ah ya,I know i told you to go up one size but they seem to be rubbing,can i go back to the oem size at no charge???hehhehhe..

MattyMac1 · **Posted:** Fri Nov 04, 2005 11:54 pm

details for REVO's

With its powerful grip and smooth ride, the Dueler A/T REVO with UNI-T AQ II is the light truck and SUV tire that's equipped for the best and worst of driving conditions. Thanks to the advanced technology, it lets you handle the wet, the dry, even the snow, as the tire wears. With its aggressive tread and sidewall design, even the look of the Dueler A/T REVO grabs attention wherever you go.

Sizes and Specifications Print Product Sheet
Innovative Tire Design - A Comprehensive Tire Design Method
This method improves handling in wet or dry conditions and reduces irregular treadwear by combining an ideal tread design, casing shape, materials and construction.

Innovative Roundness - Rounder Is Better
Rounder overall tire shape provides better balance for wet or dry handling.

Innovative Compound
Increases wear resistance by reformulating the compound for strengthing rubber.

Super EPC
Super EPC consists of advanced technologies, an Anti-Hardening Resin and Link Stabilizing Agent, to help counteract the effects of heat so tires have the flexibility needed for wet performance as they wear.

Dual Layer Tread
As the tire wears, more of the inner tread is exposed so the tire continues to have excellent grip in wet conditions.

Hydro Evacuation Surface (H.E.S.)
H.E.S. more efficiently channels water away from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
Consistent Surface Contact (C.S.C)

C.S.C., a pattern of tread blocks designed for uniform contact pressure, improves dry and wet handling, reduces irregular wear, and results in better ride comfort.

Super EPO
Super EPO goes beyond EPO in providing wet handling as the tire wears. The interactive elements are Super EPC and an enhanced version of Dual Layer Tread.

Spiral Wrap
Spiral Wrap is a continuous nylon wrap that encircles the whole tire, helping the tire hold its original shape to improve high speed capability.

Slapshot · **Posted:** Sun Nov 06, 2005 12:09 pm

A few people I know have been running Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armours. They say that they handle very well and can hold their own in the snow...

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