1stDeuce
Explorer
Well, I've been trying to find some used 235/85's to put on a set of 16x6" wheels that I want to run on my Comanche project... The other day I called on a CL ad for "New AT tires" in Denver and found that he was selling 235/85R16 Hercules Terra Trac AT's for $120/tire. These tires get good reviews, and the price was good, so I asked for 5 and he said he'd meet me half way. When I found him, he had 5 of the newer AT2's instead of the old AT's. Evidently he was down to the last four AT's, and with me wanting 5, he thought he'd just give me the new ones at the same price. I decided that I'd take his offer, even though I liked the old tread better. This way I'll be able to buy a replacement for years to come if I damage a tire...
Since everyone loves pictures, here we go...
Stacked three deep (I had already installed two of them) against a 285 ST Maxx, they're about the same height! (The ST's are about 50% worn...)
Here you get an idea what the sidewall looks like, and the height across the tops. I think the sidewalls look nice, without being too "bold".
What do you know, Made in the USA!! Nice!
Interestingly enough the sidewall says AT-C, which reminded me of Cooper's "ST-C" tread compound that's used on several tires, and touted as "cut and chip resistant". Being curious, I checked the mfg code, and sure enough, they're made by Cooper Tire in Findlay Ohio. Probably the same tread rubber compound as cooper's ST, STT, and ST Maxx, which all seem to use the ST-C compound.
And finally a shot of the last one mounted on a 16x6" wheel.
I'm getting pretty good at changing tires using two spoons. (Ok, sometimes I cheat and use a 3rd one...) I can put a tire on the wheel in about 2 minutes. Takes a little longer to get them off the wheel, but not much. I didn't balance these at all for now. I have some heavy airsoft BB's coming in the mail, and I'm planning to try them out if needed. The front two didn't seem to have any issues on my way to work, but I'll find out if they need some balancing tomorrow now that I have all 5 mounted up. I'll get a picture of them on the Jeep too.
Stay tuned for my take on noise, traction, and overall performance!
(These will be on the TJ until I can get my old 16x8 aluminum wheels cleaned up and a set of 255/85 ST Maxx tires delivered, which is probably more than a month away.)
Chris
Since everyone loves pictures, here we go...
Stacked three deep (I had already installed two of them) against a 285 ST Maxx, they're about the same height! (The ST's are about 50% worn...)
Here you get an idea what the sidewall looks like, and the height across the tops. I think the sidewalls look nice, without being too "bold".
What do you know, Made in the USA!! Nice!
Interestingly enough the sidewall says AT-C, which reminded me of Cooper's "ST-C" tread compound that's used on several tires, and touted as "cut and chip resistant". Being curious, I checked the mfg code, and sure enough, they're made by Cooper Tire in Findlay Ohio. Probably the same tread rubber compound as cooper's ST, STT, and ST Maxx, which all seem to use the ST-C compound.
And finally a shot of the last one mounted on a 16x6" wheel.
I'm getting pretty good at changing tires using two spoons. (Ok, sometimes I cheat and use a 3rd one...) I can put a tire on the wheel in about 2 minutes. Takes a little longer to get them off the wheel, but not much. I didn't balance these at all for now. I have some heavy airsoft BB's coming in the mail, and I'm planning to try them out if needed. The front two didn't seem to have any issues on my way to work, but I'll find out if they need some balancing tomorrow now that I have all 5 mounted up. I'll get a picture of them on the Jeep too.
Stay tuned for my take on noise, traction, and overall performance!
(These will be on the TJ until I can get my old 16x8 aluminum wheels cleaned up and a set of 255/85 ST Maxx tires delivered, which is probably more than a month away.)
Chris
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