Tires....

[NewFoundFreedom]

I have a Kia Sorento and have been running Coopers. I like them but really loud. Looking at some Good Year Wrangler Silent Armor. Anyone have any real world time with these? Also what are most of you guys runnin?

IFS up front, axle in the rear small lift.

265 70 R 16. What would you get?

 

[digitaldelay]

Did your Kia originally have 245/70R16 tires? If so, the increased width of 265's may be contributing to the noise level. How about going to a 245/75R16? They are almost as tall as a 265/70, along with all the benefits of a narrower, taller tire.

I've been running Wrangler SA's on my F150 since last fall and I am quite happy with them. I only had trouble once on a long, muddy uphill. (Took 2 tries):smiley_drive:

Jason

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

I think I wrote that wrong yes I am running 245 75 R16 right now, my mistake

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

went taller with the lift not wider:elkgrin:

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

Anyone recomend anything for a smaller SUV?

 

[SVS]

Anyone recomend anything for a smaller SUV?

I have E-Rated 245-75 16" BFG TA's on my Trooper...Great tires no road noise wear excellent and work very well on and off-road.

The 1st Gen Trooper is smallish like your Sorento. Solid Axel in rear and IFS in the front. Small lift.

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

So they work pretty good huh? Would you buy another set when they wear out or would you try something new?

 

[SVS]

So they work pretty good huh? Would you buy another set when they wear out or would you try something new?

I had "others" before and will stay with these. Was happily surprised to find after a year of ownership minimal an No irregular wear which is almost un-heard of with off-road tires and our "type" of rigs.

I consider them Knobbies that work very well on the street. Don't need MT's as I live in the west and avoid the Mud.

What I like about them is the direction of the treads and that they are virtually solid like knobbies on a dirt bike. They have minimal "cuts" in the individual tread blocks This design keeps the edges from siping. My son has Goodyear Wranglers on his Jeep and with so many exposed edges and cuts in the treads they SIPE and he is always having to rotate them to minimize the siping effect.

They are Quiet on the HIGHWAY, which I did not expect. I also have a very dialed in alignment and properly dampened suspension, added a HD steering stabilizer and make sure the pressures are exact and the balance is spot on.

And the kicker is they are E-RATED tires. I have tremendous confidence with the construction of this very durable tire and their ability to "work" when needed.



They earned their reputation over time and have proven themselves in extreme race conditions.

Best of Luck...

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

Thanks

 

[Jrally]

I'm trying the General Grabber AT2s right now on my light weight expo vehicle. They are very similar in design to the BFGs and seem to work just as well. I've had BFG A/T in the past on a Tacoma, they worked as described above, loved them. With my current off-roader I just wanted to try something different, lower cost, etc...

-Jon

 

[SVS]

I'm trying the General Grabber AT2s right now on my light weight expo vehicle. They are very similar in design to the BFGs and seem to work just as well. I've had BFG A/T in the past on a Tacoma, they worked as described above, loved them. With my current off-roader I just wanted to try something different, lower cost, etc...

-Jon

I've had very good luck with Generals. Forgot that was our tire of choice years ago. For the money (affordable) they were best we found. Much cheaper than the BFG's and they performed well.

 

[TXTroop]

I have a Kia Sorento and have been running Coopers. I like them but really loud. Looking at some Good Year Wrangler Silent Armor. Anyone have any real world time with these? Also what are most of you guys runnin?

IFS up front, axle in the rear small lift.

265 70 R 16. What would you get?

I run 235/85R16 Goodyear Silent Armors and have been for the past 3 years/50,000 miles. They have performed well past my expectations. They are load range E, so there is a lot of sidewall thickness. I have not had a flat with these tires (though that may be luck, but with all the sharp rocks and mesquite in TX I doubt it), they are as quiet as advertised, and after 50,000 miles I still have enough tread to safely make a winter trip from AZ to VT with no issues.

I ran the AT/S's on a Jeep Wrangler for a while and they were inferior by comparison in wet road, sand and snow conditions. I ran a set of MT/R Kevlar's on a 100 series with comparably disappointing road performance, plus the tread life was poor on the road. BFG AT's on a Hilux/Vigo were the most similar, but slightly worse in the rain and mud. All around I am the most pleased with these tires for daily driving purposes.

Hope it helps.

 

[Nay]

Nitto Terra Grappler. Perfect Southwest tire - if not for deep snow and low annual miles (I might as well take advantage of a nice soft compound @ 7,500 miles annually) I would run this tire.

The TG is widely considered the new standard in offroad biased all terrains.

 

[NewFoundFreedom]

You guys thanks so much for your help. I ended up with some Toyos. So far they have been great. Thanks again.