Skidmarkart
Observer
Guys, I am going to be due for a set of tires shortly. I am curious what you are using. My Gen 3 is all stock, but I'd love to put the biggest, nastiest option I can.
TIA for any advice!
TIA for any advice!
Tires... I am due for set. What are you rockin' on your Gen 3 Monty?
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offthepath
Adventurer
Cooper STmaxx in 255/85 r16. Tires keep impressing me.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
Max size using stock wheels, no lift:
265/75/16 - 31.7" and commonly found
275/70/16 - 31.2" diam
275/75/16 - 32.2" diam
285/70/16 - 31.7" diam
285/75/16 - 32.8" diam
Stock size is 265/70/16 - 30.6" diam
I went with the 265/75.16 on Falkien Wildpeak AT3's, and I really like them. Quiet on the road, superb in the rain, excellent off road.
265/75/16 - 31.7" and commonly found
275/70/16 - 31.2" diam
275/75/16 - 32.2" diam
285/70/16 - 31.7" diam
285/75/16 - 32.8" diam
Stock size is 265/70/16 - 30.6" diam
I went with the 265/75.16 on Falkien Wildpeak AT3's, and I really like them. Quiet on the road, superb in the rain, excellent off road.
ChrisCosta416
Well-known member
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
Biggest/nastiest option is the 255/85r16 and measures 33.1 inches tall, more specs here https://tiresize.com/tiresizes/255-85R16.htm
MoabRefugee
Observer
Running KO2’s in 265/75R16 Load E. I would by them again, but plan to go to 285/70R17 in order to go Load D. These will be plentiful and cheap as they are the new OEM fitment on JL Rubicon’s. I can go 33 and save a few #’s over the Load E’s. If they made it, I would have opened my wallet for 255/85R16 KO2’s. The General ATx interests me and has a Mileage Warranty. I am most likely sticking with BFG. Lots of really great tire choices out there, and IMO 265/75R16 is plenty unless you want to go 4.9(as I do).
plh
Explorer
I don't think these will fit without rubbing a lot on stock wheels and no lift. Maybe? I run 285/75R16 on mine with OME medium springs and still get a little rub occasionally. I understand that the 255 is narrower, but it is slightly taller than a 285. YMMV.
Skidmarkart
Observer
Thanks all! This is fantastic info.
I've been running a set of Wrangler (SRA, I think) tires I got at Walmart (due to a blowout I had on a road trip, and I needed tires anyway, so I said what the hell and get a set). They were the cheapest "light truck" tire that was in stock. I have to say, I have been pleased with them. They're not really an off road tire in any way, but they've served well, and are at about 50K miles, which is pretty good for $80/tire (I think the tread wear guarantee was for 50K which is about right). So if you are not looking for a more dedicated off-road tire, and want something that is cheap and last a long time, I can recommend those. With the Monty being retired to 3rd car duty, which is more wheelin' and campin' I'll be happy to get a more aggressive tire for my current uses.
I've been running a set of Wrangler (SRA, I think) tires I got at Walmart (due to a blowout I had on a road trip, and I needed tires anyway, so I said what the hell and get a set). They were the cheapest "light truck" tire that was in stock. I have to say, I have been pleased with them. They're not really an off road tire in any way, but they've served well, and are at about 50K miles, which is pretty good for $80/tire (I think the tread wear guarantee was for 50K which is about right). So if you are not looking for a more dedicated off-road tire, and want something that is cheap and last a long time, I can recommend those. With the Monty being retired to 3rd car duty, which is more wheelin' and campin' I'll be happy to get a more aggressive tire for my current uses.
tatanka48
Active member
hey pard, i might suggest a trip to Discount Tire
i see several within shouting distance
you might ask one of the guys at the desk about what they have that would meet your plans/dreams
almost as if not more important when considering dropping a chunk of change on tires is ¿ WHO WILL STAND BEHIND ? whatever i buy
same goes for batteries
there are often times some really good potential solutions out there that folks in other areas don't have a clue about
and i have personally had experience with DT's guarantee program with very good/economical results not to mention the tires i got from them jumped thru every hoop i put in front of them
just a suggestion
T
i see several within shouting distance
you might ask one of the guys at the desk about what they have that would meet your plans/dreams
almost as if not more important when considering dropping a chunk of change on tires is ¿ WHO WILL STAND BEHIND ? whatever i buy
same goes for batteries
there are often times some really good potential solutions out there that folks in other areas don't have a clue about
and i have personally had experience with DT's guarantee program with very good/economical results not to mention the tires i got from them jumped thru every hoop i put in front of them
just a suggestion
T
coffeegoat
Adventurer
I run Toyo Open Country AT IIs - C Rating = and have been really pleased with them. If I were to do it all over again I would pay closer attention to snow flake ratings. Some of the common choices, KO2's for example, have the fancy severe snow service rating which means they're acceptable with 4 wheel drive to meet "Chain up" requirements in Colorado - which is nice (the Open Country's don't). The other thing to really pay attention to is noise, the Gen III is very noise sensitive, so check around carefully if you're straying from the standard choices (note Plh's comments). Some of these tires have been re-engineering relatively recently (for example the KO2s) but others are getting a bit old.
