How Bad Are The Stock Tires?

Gageraid · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:02 pm

Since this is my first "new" to me vehicle, I don't have much to compare it to. I've always felt these tires were too LOUD to me. Any feedback is appreciated. I have the ST tires on a sport model.

JeepNCrowd · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:55 pm

Can't comment on those. I know my stock SRA's were starting to tear up pretty fast on the rocks here. And the difference between the SRA's and the Duratracs was night and day. But the SRA's were pretty quiet compared to the Duratracs. The SRAs were supposed to be an upgrade for the renegade edition. I wonder how much "better" they are compared to the other standard tires.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:59 pm

JeepNCrowd wrote:

Can't comment on those. I know my stock SRA's were starting to tear up pretty fast on the rocks here. And the difference between the SRA's and the Duratracs was night and day. But the SRA's were pretty quiet compared to the Duratracs. The SRAs were supposed to be an upgrade for the renegade edition. I wonder how much "better" they are compared to the other standard tires.

When I upgrade my tire, I wasn't planning on changing tire size and thought about SRAs, too, but if they're no better than what I have, I will go a different route.

DREDnot · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:38 am

They are basically car tires. Same as stock on 2WD KJ and base JKs.
They never seemed loud but they have a somewhat thin sidewall for comfort.

My Michelin LTX AT2 are load range E for a nice tough sidewall yet are super quiet, smooth riding, long wearing and have superb traction in snow, mud, rocks, and wet pavement. So much better than the Goodyear Forteras that it came with.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:13 am

DREDnot wrote:

They are basically car tires. Same as stock on 2WD KJ and base JKs.
They never seemed loud but they have a somewhat thin sidewall for comfort.

My Michelin LTX AT2 are load range E for a nice tough sidewall yet are super quiet, smooth riding, long wearing and have superb traction in snow, mud, rocks, and wet pavement. So much better than the Goodyear Forteras that it came with.

I also run spacers which probably adds a little noise. Last time I heard you talk about these Michelins, you had me sold. I have 50K on the ST tires.

jjohnson1892 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:16 am

I've put 5k on my GY Silent Armors and love them. I'd say "normal" on a noise scale (from what I know/experience) and they handle well both on and off road in all conditions I've had them (snow, ice, rain, mud). Great for the DD and the tires are a bit more aggressive than the usual tire, which is also nice

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:29 pm

jjohnson1892 wrote:

I've put 5k on my GY Silent Armors and love them. I'd say "normal" on a noise scale (from what I know/experience) and they handle well both on and off road in all conditions I've had them (snow, ice, rain, mud). Great for the DD and the tires are a bit more aggressive than the usual tire, which is also nice

How's the gas mileage with them?

Standog · **Posted:** Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:27 am

i have a sport with the stock tires and have been impressed with them for a street tire. I really like the general grabber AT2. they look almost exactly like a BFG. I put over 65K on my last set They are very affordable like 117 on tire rack.

jjohnson1892 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 25, 2013 10:56 am

Gageraid wrote:

jjohnson1892 wrote:

I've put 5k on my GY Silent Armors and love them. I'd say "normal" on a noise scale (from what I know/experience) and they handle well both on and off road in all conditions I've had them (snow, ice, rain, mud). Great for the DD and the tires are a bit more aggressive than the usual tire, which is also nice

How's the gas mileage with them?

As good as it gets for me. I get 18-19 mpg on my way to work, which is 80% backroads 20% city. Didn't see a major difference from my stock setup, even though that was apples and oranges.

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