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Author:  Robocody [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Pretty good, Cheap Tires.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direc ... 3&pc=10797


I just bought a set, and with free shipping... They only cost me $256. That is amazing for a new full set (Minus the spare).

I know they say that these are technically for vans, but in the past week that I've had them mounted, I've gotten to try them on dirt trails, in two feet of snow, and on flooded roads. They perform flawlessly in all but the iciest conditions, and are MUCH better than the stock Wranglers. The tread looks much meatier in person.


They out perform all similarly sized tires in traction (a), temperature, and tread wear ratings... Only to fall short in speed rating, which is only an R (106MPH). I would never go that fast in the Jeep anyway... and they are supposed to last for a very long time.


Just thought I'd let everyone know about these.
Author:  ATXKJ [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:28 pm ]
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The link - didn't save the tire info
what are they?
Author:  Robocody [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:08 pm ]
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Wow, Sorry about that...


The link is Fixed. They are Hankook RA08


Couldn't find a lot of info/reviews on them, but they are working well so far.
Author:  Back-n-Black [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:20 pm ]
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Wow those are van tires. :shock:
Author:  ATXKJ [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:04 pm ]
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they wouldn't work to well in Moab - but I bet you get good mileage in town.

and I know the Hankook RT03's are pretty popular - haven't heard much about the street tires

let folks know how they wear over time.
Author:  daspes [ Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:10 pm ]
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ATXKJ wrote:
they wouldn't work to well in Moab - but I bet you get good mileage in town.

and I know the Hankook RT03's are pretty popular - haven't heard much about the street tires

let folks know how they wear over time.

Agree, but they are listed as an all season, they aren't meant for the trails.
Author:  Robocody [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:32 am ]
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Back-n-Black wrote:
Wow those are van tires. :shock:



Right, as I stated... I don't think there's really any difference since I do very little offroading. I'm actually getting +2 MPG highway, and about the same around the City... But I've only driven it 400 miles since putting them on, and am relying on the EVIC for my numbers.


No, in Moab they wouldn't do well, but neither would the wranglers I took off... These really do perform well in all of the conditions I've tried... To borrow a quote from another Forum, "When I press the gas I go, When I press the brake I stop... Rain, dirt, or snow".
Author:  dieselenthusiast [ Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:36 am ]
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You can actually do a lot in Moab with most any tire. Moab rocks are like sandpaper, they grip really well.
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