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[ExpoMike]

The E rating on most 245/75-16's is what steered me to using Bridgestone Dueler REVO's as they have C rated ones. So far I have been VERY happy with the REVO and did a ton of research before I went with them. Almost everyone who has had them, has loved them. A good A/T tire but if your needs are more for a M/T, then these are not the ones to use.

Good luck.

 

[cshontz]

Good info, Mike. You might've seen my other thread, but in the event that I ever need to get new tires for the Cherokee, I'll keep the REVO's in mind. I hate the E rating.

I don't like how wide the alternative sizes are.

 

[Purple People Eater]

I don't like how wide the alternative sizes are.

Neither do I. 10.5 was doable, though. I like 245. How bad are the E rated tires on yours, Chris?

*sigh*... tires, tires, tires.

 

[cshontz]

Neither do I. 10.5 was doable, though. I like 245. How bad are the E rated tires on yours, Chris?

*sigh*... tires, tires, tires.

Tolerable. I don't drive the Cherokee and think, "My god, I wish these tires weren't as hard as bricks", but... I do kinda passively wish they weren't as hard as bricks. I think load range C might be **************'.

 

[ExpoMike]

Good info, Mike. You might've seen my other thread, but in the event that I ever need to get new tires for the Cherokee, I'll keep the REVO's in mind. I hate the E rating.

I don't like how wide the alternative sizes are.

Yep, I have seen the other thread and hope you won't end up selling the XJ but I have also been there, done that. What sucks is you'll end up years from now looking back and thinking, what the heck was I thinking or in my case, building a second (or third) vehicle like the first one. My track record so far is 2 '68 Chevy C10 trucks, 2 '69 Camaro's and 3 Miata's. Should have kept the first one of each of them. Oh well.

So far I love the REVO's. Great ride on the street/highway, quiet, handle well, work great in the dirt, sand and rocks at 18psi. I think mud will be their downfall but being in the far southwest, mud it typically not an issue.

 

[troy]

The REVOs are a good tire too. When I first put on my OME setup I put a set of REVOs in the 245/70/16 size. I don't remember what the load range was, but they were a great tire until I got to about half tread. Then they became hard and traction dissapeared. Make sure you rotate them regularly too, I've heard they are susceptable to feathering on the edges.

The only reason I swithched is because I traded them for some stock rubicon wheels and tires. When the MTRs wore out I put on tried and true BFG ATs.

 

[flyingwil]

Crap man, how did I miss this thread? Congrats on the new wheels (bit late though).

 

[SeaRubi]

get some 16" steelies and shod those suckers with 235/85's (32"). load range E and no whining! :smiley_drive:

they are getting harder to find, but the Geolander A/T II is an excellent tire. These things perform pretty close to an M/T in all but deep mud. Work great in an inch or so of slime.

 

[COMP]

i like that wheel

 

[Purple People Eater]

Okay guys, I need some help. I'm going crazy not being able to listen to the iPod while driving. My last Jeep had an aftermarket stereo deck with an auxiliary port that I could just plug in the iPod and it worked very well. The only thing I didn't like about it was the lights, they were blue and red. It didn't flow well with all the other green lights in the rest of the dash.

Does anyone have any ideas on wiring up something so I can play my tunes via the factory radio? And I don't want to use an FM transmitter, for I don't want to compromise sound quality. Maybe a tape deck thingy? I don't want it to be all... ghettofied.

I'm good at asking. You guys are good at being clever. Whatcha got for me?

 

[cshontz]

I'm using a wired FM modulator that I described somewhere here. Maybe in my build thread. In any case, it sounds okay. My XJ doesn't have premium sound anyway, but its still pretty satisfying when I crank it. If I did it again, I'd go with an aftermarket head unit - preferably one that isn't flashy.

Seriously, why do they all have to be sooo... non-OE-looking?

 

[Purple People Eater]

Seriously, why do they all have to be sooo... non-OE-looking?

I don't quite get it either. Unfortunately, the aftermarket stereo system's demographic is overwhelmed by young people. My generation likes flashy things.

This one from Clarion is somewhat modest. I would have to order online, and install it myself since there are no dealers in AZ. Electronics scare me...

 

[Purple People Eater]

I am in limbo about my wheel/tire situation. I love the style of the stock 16" wheels I have now, but I don't like my tire options once the 3" suspension is put in place. The 245/75R16 is the right logical size, but load range E is a major turn-off considering the weight of the Cherokee. I know the Bridgestone REVO's are load range C in that size, but I hear mixed reviews about them, and I've had trouble with the brand in the past.

I want BFG All-Terrains, for their trail performance, highway decency, as well as the sex appeal. I have ran 31x10.50R15 in the past, and although they are about 3/4" wider than ideal, they ride nice and are well proportioned for the amount of lift I am applying. Oh, and they're load range C.

To use this tire, of course, I have to downsize my wheel to 15". I don't want to compromise style, and at the same time would like to keep a modest budget. So I'm looking around. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know.

 

[ExpoMike]

Well, I have to say, having had BFG A/T's before, I love my REVO's. Unlike a lot of the Bridgestone line, these are made in Japan and don't have the issues like the US built tires. Just did another trip from San Diego to Vegas and back. Going over it was pouring down rain. This was really the first major rain I have had them in and they worked great. Never even a moment of concern.

Drove the Bitter Springs Byway and did this in 2WD and full air pressure. Worked great. About the only thing I haven't tested them in is sloppy mud and snow. Should find out about the snow part within the next few months.

A major benefit I have found over A/T of about any brand is they are much more quiet. After 5-6 hours of driving, that makes a world of difference.

The only thing I have gotten stuck in was deep, soft sand dune but both the other XJ's got stuck too. One on 33" BFG M/T's and the other on 31" BFG A/T's.

I would buy the REVO's again in a heartbeat. :luxhello:

 

[troy]

I've also had the Revo's and BFG AT's. I liked the revo's when new, but the did wear faster than the BFGs. They also were louder after a few thousand miles. Plus I think the BFGs are a better looking tire, the Revo's looked too car like for my taste.

I have the OME lift and debated between BFGs and Revo's, and ended up going with BFG ATs. I went with the 255/70/16. They are load range D. They ride as good if not better than my class C Revo's did.

They are 30.2" diameter, and only 9.8, so they are directly in between the 245/75/16 and 31x10.5x15 sizes.

In the end both tires were excellent all around tires and you really can't go wrong with either. It may come down to what price you can get them for.