Hey folks, I'm heading out soon to get "winter" tires mounted for my KK, and wanted to get some opinions before I make the final plunge.

I have a set of 225/75R16 Duratracs ready to be mounted on 2004 Renegade rims. Thought was to go with "minus-sizing" for winter, and I know I like the Duratracs. Just having last minute doubts about going with a narrower tire... I know all the experts say it's good for winter, but is a smaller contact patch really better? Talking Southern Ontario weather here.

Problem is I hear the next size up in Duratrac's won't fit a non-lifted KK. I could donate the Duratrac's to my Patriot instead, but not sure what I would go with instead... the Cooper Discoverer AT/W in a 245/70R16 maybe.

I'm probably just overthinking this, and should stick with the 225 Duratrac's, but any input would be appreciated!

Duratracs are monsters in the snow, and you could always put studs in them if you ever needed. With that said, don't they make a 245/70-16 Duratrac? If not, I'd just stick to the stock size. Why fix what's not broken?

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2011 Deep Cherry Red KK - Skyslider - JBA/Bilstein Adjust-A-Strut set at 3.5" - OME 731 Rear Springs - Bilstein Rear Shocks - Al's A-arms - 245/75-16 Duratracs - Rock Liazard Super Sliders

Are you saying the DuraTracs will be a narrower tire than what you're running now? Or are you think you should go narrower?

I run that size DuraTracs on my KK in the winter and have had no issues. This winter is my second winter with them.

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Current
2012 KK Sport, OME lift, Mopar skids, DuraTracs, Mopar Grille Guard

Previous
98 ZJ Laredo SE 4.0, 2" Skyjacker BB, JKS Quicker Discos, Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, K&N FIPK, Kolak cat & back exhaust, Westin Safari bar, KC lights

The Duratrac's would be narrower than what I have on now (235/65R17), but you guys are right; the 225/75 still a stock size and the Duratrac's are great in the snow. Off to get them mounted!

We just saved you money

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2011 Deep Cherry Red KK - Skyslider - JBA/Bilstein Adjust-A-Strut set at 3.5" - OME 731 Rear Springs - Bilstein Rear Shocks - Al's A-arms - 245/75-16 Duratracs - Rock Liazard Super Sliders

Make sure you post up some pics!

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Current
2012 KK Sport, OME lift, Mopar skids, DuraTracs, Mopar Grille Guard

Previous
98 ZJ Laredo SE 4.0, 2" Skyjacker BB, JKS Quicker Discos, Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs, K&N FIPK, Kolak cat & back exhaust, Westin Safari bar, KC lights

You'll love the Duratracs off-road, on-road, and in snow. I am running them year round.

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2008 Liberty Sport 4x4 Automatic

Jeepin By Al 4" Lift Kit
BFG KO2’s 245/75R16
Full MOPAR skid plates
Rock Lizard Skink Super Sliders
AtTheHelm Front Recovery System & Roof Rack
M116A3 Trailer build thread: viewtopic.php?f=72&t=77997

Duratracs are great all around and in the snow. I hardly ever lock it in with snow on the ground, they just walk on through it all

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

Can't wait to see pics!

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2008 Black Jeep Liberty Sport
4.7L throttle body
Old Man Emu lift
Sky Slider
Hypertech Max Energy
K&N CAI
Gibson stainless steel exhaust
Blacked out
ScanGauge2
BFG All Terrrain 225/75/16
JBA upper control arms