Fishrising
Observer
What lift is on your rig? Sorry on tapatalk, so if it's in your signature, my apologies, I'll see it when I get on a real computer...
JKU Tire Opinions?
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What lift is on your rig? Sorry on tapatalk, so if it's in your signature, my apologies, I'll see it when I get on a real computer...
Fishrising
Observer
Who has real world heights of both the 255/80/17 St maxx and the 34x10.5r17 KO2?
Here is my real world OEM 255/75/17 KMs at barely 30.25", with about 28k miles on them (and hard top currently on):
Here is my real world OEM 255/75/17 KMs at barely 30.25", with about 28k miles on them (and hard top currently on):
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HRPINDC
Adventurer
You can get the K02s in 265 which are C rated. These are the tires that come stock on the Black Bear edition Wrangler. I went 275 which is E rated. I don't have any issues with the ride, but they are heavier. My gas mileage suffered a bit and I noticed the added weight until I got used to it.
I had these through one of the worst winters DC's had in a while, including two wicked ice storms. I drove home through the worst of these ice storms, and while cars were spinning out all over and being abandoned on hills, my Jeep with K02s never even broke traction. It's the only reason it didn't take me longer than 3-1/2 hours to get home. I too was torn between these and the Duratracs, but chose these because of the sidewall issues. I already had a large screw in one tire near the sidewall and it didn't puncture.
I don't think you can go wrong with either of these tires.
I had these through one of the worst winters DC's had in a while, including two wicked ice storms. I drove home through the worst of these ice storms, and while cars were spinning out all over and being abandoned on hills, my Jeep with K02s never even broke traction. It's the only reason it didn't take me longer than 3-1/2 hours to get home. I too was torn between these and the Duratracs, but chose these because of the sidewall issues. I already had a large screw in one tire near the sidewall and it didn't puncture.
I don't think you can go wrong with either of these tires.
chasespeed
Explorer
Crap. Had mine a little while, and forgot they were doing staggered release.
I'll sit in the corner and chew on my own foot...
Sorry for the misinformation.
Chase
Jakes01234
Explorer
Real world height when I first put on the 255/80 st Maxx was 32.5 as best as my eye and a tape measure could tell. Soft top, no additional weight inside and 38psi
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TheDriver
Observer
I've been running 33"x10.5 15 Duratracs on a 2009 JKUR with no lift for about 4 years now and they have been great. From Montana ice & snow to heavy wet Sierra cement they have been great winter tires. They have performed well on sand, gravel, decomposed granite / deep silt, in water and aired down on the rocks of the Rubicon. The one area they have done poorly at is gumbo/clay mud. I've put many many thousands of highway miles on them loaded down for camping and well as run them with a basically empty jeep (no rear seat) and I like them on the road too. I had BFG AT's on the stock 17s before and I find these provide a much nicer ride - maybe the extra sidewall contributes to this. I'm due for a new set before this winter and I'm thinking of getting them studded this time 
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Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
I really liked the Maxx ---- did better in snow than the Goodyear MTR/K, Cooper S/T, or Cooper STT. Toyo AT2 Xtreme did slightly better in snow than the Maxx ----- but that was on my Power Wagon, not JK, and that could have A LOT to do with it...
Callahan
New member
That is a 2" AEV Spacer lift.
Callahan
New member
Who has real world heights of both the 255/80/17 St maxx and the 34x10.5r17 KO2?
Here is my real world OEM 255/75/17 KMs at barely 30.25", with about 28k miles on them (and hard top currently on):
I believe they are just slightly taller and wider than the 255/80/17s. Mine were about 32 7/16s" at the shoulder, and I guess closer to 33" at the tallest point of the crown of the tire at 35 psi. I was concerned that the wouldnt be as tall as I wanted but they look pretty darn good imo. I have a friend whose 35s look barely taller (although a lot wider)
Oh, here is a great long term review of them:
http://expeditionportal.com/nmbrs-long-term-bfgoodrich-ko2-review-15000-mile-report/
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Fishrising
Observer
Thank you all! I appreciate all the feedback and comments...but I hate decisions...
Think I've narrowed it down to:
BFG KO2s in 34x10.5r17 or the ST MAXX in 255/80r17
Main reason I am down to these two from my original list, besides the many positive comments, is the per tire weight. KO2 = ~55lbs and the ST MAXX = ~52lbs from what I have gathered. The other tires I was looking at all seem to be over 60lbs. Stock KMs are 47lbs.
Think I've narrowed it down to:
BFG KO2s in 34x10.5r17 or the ST MAXX in 255/80r17
Main reason I am down to these two from my original list, besides the many positive comments, is the per tire weight. KO2 = ~55lbs and the ST MAXX = ~52lbs from what I have gathered. The other tires I was looking at all seem to be over 60lbs. Stock KMs are 47lbs.
Blue Baby Sound
A guy with a Jeep
In my quest for tires a few months ago I also included tire weight on my spreadsheet. Went with the Duratracs for mainly that reason. The lighter weight kept us within spec for the factory tire carrier as well as less stress on suspension components. Cooper STT pro and Duratrac were our final 2 choices
6 months and 10k into them with no complaints.
EDIT: just saw your post on weight, sorry
6 months and 10k into them with no complaints.
EDIT: just saw your post on weight, sorry
Jakes01234
Explorer
I paid right around $200 a piece mounted and balanced for the StMaxx's. I could not find a good deal on the bfgs and the extra "inch" just was not worth it to me. This is my third set of cooper tires and have had great luck with all of them.
Fishrising
Observer
In my quest for tires a few months ago I also included tire weight on my spreadsheet. Went with the Duratracs for mainly that reason. The lighter weight kept us within spec for the factory tire carrier as well as less stress on suspension components. Cooper STT pro and Duratrac were our final 2 choices
6 months and 10k into them with no complaints.
EDIT: just saw your post on weight, sorry
Yeah, the duratracs meet the weight, and they may sneak back into my final list...
Fishrising
Observer
So real world...
Stock KMs 255/75/17 = ~30.25"
BFG KO2s 34x10.5r17 = ~32.44"
ST MAXXs 255/80/17 = ~32.50"
GY DURATRACs 285/70/17 = ????"
Anyone have real life height of Duratracs in 285/70/17? In the meantime, I'll search this forum and some jeep forums...
Stock KMs 255/75/17 = ~30.25"
BFG KO2s 34x10.5r17 = ~32.44"
ST MAXXs 255/80/17 = ~32.50"
GY DURATRACs 285/70/17 = ????"
Anyone have real life height of Duratracs in 285/70/17? In the meantime, I'll search this forum and some jeep forums...