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I had Nitto Trail Grapplers, they were ok until the end then they got LOUD. I have KO2s now their a lot quieter and have some good qualities but they pick up every damn small pebble I run over. I'm not sure on this truck. I probably won't go over 35s, need to tow about 7k occasionally.
I had my mindset on the 35’ Nitto Trails. But after further research those tires are heavy as f’. 79.37 lbs per tire.

I went with Cooper Discovery STT Pro. About 69 lbs per tire. So give or take 40 lbs saved on weight .
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I had my mindset on the 35’ Nitto Trails. But after further research those tires are heavy as f’. 79.37 lbs per tire.

I went with Cooper Discovery STT Pro. About 69 lbs per tire. So give or take 40 lbs saved on weight .
That is why I'm going with 37" BFG KO2 it's 69lbs per tire as well.
 

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I just put on 35x12.5 17 BFG MT KM3s on the JK replacing KM2s.

Early results are fantastic, but they only have a few hundred miles on them. Given that, by comparison they're way quieter, but that's to be expected. The KM2s tended to wander a little, the KM3s don't seem to have that at all. Much less steering input, even compared to when the KM2s were new.

I've had a lot of BFGs through the years, mostly ATs and have generally had good results with them. My interest in the KM3s in particular were that they're just a wee step back towards AT from MT. Tread closer together, tread height a little lower and I'm presuming to have comparable wear they have a bit different material composition.

So far so good. We'll see in a few thousand miles...
 

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Tire question for the Overland model.

Overland has the largest wheels at 18 inches. What I don’t know is what size tire comes with it? What is the max tire size with stock wheels?
Also I assume you can get the 2” Mopar lift for the Overland.

Sorry if these have been answers but I’ve looked enrywhere. I’d like to run 33” tire or maybe get Rubicon take offs if they would fit.

Thanks
 

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I"m currently running Falkens because I good a very good deal on them through Walmart.
 

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Tire question for the Overland model.

Overland has the largest wheels at 18 inches. What I don’t know is what size tire comes with it? What is the max tire size with stock wheels?
Also I assume you can get the 2” Mopar lift for the Overland.

Sorry if these have been answers but I’ve looked enrywhere. I’d like to run 33” tire or maybe get Rubicon take offs if they would fit.

Thanks
32.1" I believe . I would want the Rubicon tires on a Sport S as well
 

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I just picked up 4 Duratracs 315/70/17's for $744. I have just over 60,000 on the set I am running now. For me they road great. They where quiet on the road till about 5,000 miles ago. They have a good hum to them now.

They where great on snow, rain, and mud. I never did any time on the rocks with them.

Where did you get that deal?
 

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Milestar Patagonia M/T. Maybe stuff 37’s.
 

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I'm planning to switch my 35" Milestar Patagonia M/Ts over to the Gladiator if I get one.

-Quietest M/T I've ever used
-Smoothest riding M/T I've ever used
-Best price in the segment
-Relatively light weight for a 3-ply sidewall
-EXCELLENT traction in snow/rain/mud
-Look cool as hell
-White letters on one side for the traditional guys like me
-Everybody and their mom isn't running this tire
 

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I'm planning to switch my 35" Milestar Patagonia M/Ts over to the Gladiator if I get one.

-Quietest M/T I've ever used
-Smoothest riding M/T I've ever used
-Best price in the segment
-Relatively light weight for a 3-ply sidewall
-EXCELLENT traction in snow/rain/mud
-Look cool as hell
-White letters on one side for the traditional guys like me
-Everybody and their mom isn't running this tire
Those are sharp. Have not seen them, will keep an eye out.
 

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I’m thinking 37” KM3s with a 2” lift. Mind you I’ll be living in Hawaii so torrential downpours and lots of mud along with sand will be my primary driving conditions
 

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I’m thinking 37” KM3s with a 2” lift. Mind you I’ll be living in Hawaii so torrential downpours and lots of mud along with sand will be my primary driving conditions
Hey is shipping cost way more over there?
 

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Thoughts? Comments?

I'm going with Coker Tire 59132 STA Super Traxion On/Off-Road Tires.

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Or... If I need to be on radials Yokohama Y742s - 7.00-15 Light Truck Commercial Tire

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