Help with tire selection!

[Somecallmetimm]

Check out http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html for a great gear calculator, it'll tell you exactly what gear ratio you will need to get close to stock. Keep in mind you want to be running a little higher RPM than stock because of the added weight, height and increased wind resistance due to the new tires.

I've been running duratrac's and have been thrilled with their performance. They're relatively quiet on the highway, and aggressive enough to get through moderate trails. I haven't run into issues with the "tissue paper" sidewall, even though I've run it aired down in the rocks of Disney.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Falkon]

Jeepmudder- What load rating are the duratracs you running?

 

[Rubicon John]

Check out http://www.grimmjeeper.com/gears.html for a great gear calculator, it'll tell you exactly what gear ratio you will need to get close to stock. Keep in mind you want to be running a little higher RPM than stock because of the added weight, height and increased wind resistance due to the new tires.

I've been running duratrac's and have been thrilled with their performance. They're relatively quiet on the highway, and aggressive enough to get through moderate trails. I haven't run into issues with the "tissue paper" sidewall, even though I've run it aired down in the rocks of Disney.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Tim

I also run Duratracs and haven't had any issues with the sidewalls. I'm very happy with their performance both on and offroad. Mine are an "E" load rating.

 

[Somecallmetimm]

Hey Falcon, you've probably given up on me answering by now... but I'm running Load Range C.

 

[BobA]

I love my duratrac's,Great tire for all condition's.

 

[SSF556]

NC red mud is about the worst stuff I will see....the DuraTracs C got me through about 3 hours of Uwharrie.....



This was at 20psi....