Jeep Tire Suggestions?

[Crusader]

Okay guys, I have a 1985 Jeep CJ-7. It stays at my farm and is basically used to run around the property and occasionally between properties on a rural blacktop county road. We only put 200-300 miles on it each year. Off road is usually in fields or on edges of the fields. Sometimes in wet conditions in low areas I've nearly gotten stuck with it. It currently has BFG Land Terrain tires in size 31x10.50R15LT, which were on it when I acquired it. I would like to replace those with something that would get better traction in slick/muddy conditions. Given how few miles I put on it, longevity/wear really isn't a consideration, just want something that can get through mud better and also, not break the bank. So, what would you suggest?

 

[Cubby]

Go to your local tire store and ask them about a house tire mud tire. I work as a parts manager at the local ford dealer where we sell tires, we sell a house brand tire called TBC crosswinds. They make all kinds of tires including mud terrain tires at a very good price point.

 

[Southwesterner]

Falken Wildpeak A/T3W have been phenomenal for me!

 

[rob86jeep]

Get something super sticky like Super Swampers. They wear fast, but that won't be an issue putting a few hundred miles on a year. Try to find them used and I bet you can pick up a set pretty cheap.

 

[Rob5589]

Hard to beat the BFG KM3. I ran Duratracs ony TJ and they worked very well, even in mud.

 

[def90]

I’ve tried a few different brands on my Jeeps over the last 30 years but I always come back to BFG All Terrain T/A KO2s. I’ve been through deep snow, ice, rocks, some pretty serious mud and they handle it all.

 

[Lionhound1975]

I got 48Kmiles on a set of 5 BFG KM Mud terrains that came stock on my 2014 Rubicon. About 42K of those miles were in Africa (I lived in Swaziland for 3 years) so African roads are a lot harder on tires. Of those 42K, about 6 or 7K was off road in the bush on weekend trips. The BFG Mud Terrains were incredible tires, a little slick on wet cement roads but great in the sand, dirt, rocks, and driving over crap like broken glass in the cities. I am running a new set of the same tires on the Jeep now as a daily driver. Just have to rotate them every 5K or so so they don't wear uneven.

 

[Taskerific]

Fan of Falken Wildpeaks. Great bargain and has been a good tire.

 

[JBrew]

Co-Op Grip Spurs, if they still make them. They're cheap and will carry a jeep about anywhere

 

[Vandy321]

Pitbull Rocker radials...e load rated, 40k miles of life, can run them at 10psi without losing a bead. Not cheap, but you what ya pay for.

 

[Country_Boy]

Fan of BFG All Terrain KO2's

 

[Page Master]

Lot of these listed are all terrains. I have the wildpeaks on my 4runner, but they are an AT. If it is farm duty, I would get a beefy MT like a Cooper STT Pro. I had them on an F250, ran great, good traction.

 

[bigdesert10]

For that kind of duty, I wouldn't hesitate to put on some super swampers. The TSL's have always been a popular pick for mixed terrain, but if you're mostly in mud, the boggers might be more suitable. They will be noisy on the road and will wear faster than others if you're on pavement a lot, but at the mileage you're putting on, it won't be a problem. The rest of the tires suggested here are designed for highway use, primarily, and as such are less than optimum for off-road.

You might also consider an inexpensive drop-in locker in your rear differential. Something like a Loc-Rite. They're pretty inexpensive, relatively simple to install and will function reliably with stock motor and drivetrain components and smaller tires. It is an auto-locker, similar to a Detroit. That will probably do more for getting you unstuck than tires.

 

[Crusader]

Thanks for the input everyone. Kinda took Cubby's suggestion and contacted the local tire store owner (only one in the 500-person town) yesterday. He offered an option of the Milestar Patagonia MT for $137 mounted and installed (plus tax) w/some road hazard warranty. I researched the tire and feel that it fits the bill pretty nicely for me so I'll probably go that route. May also look into the locker suggestion made by bigdesert10.

 

[muleysnelk]

Super Swampers. I've had them on my YJ for 10+ yrs. However, I don't really drive it on pavement. The few times I have(500miles), they wear fast. On dirt/ mud they're great. Pavement is a big no no.

 

[Squamch]

Those patagonias have gotten some great reviews amongst the wheeling crowd.

But...someone's gotta say it. THORNBIRDS!

 

[Spoonman]

Some 44” boggers!!! Or some other tires that are more practical that works good are BFG mud terrains, Toyo m/t, pro comp mud,

 

[SMOKYMTN]

We've got a farm truck that we bought new tires for 2yrs ago, and we had the same considerations. Didn't want to break the bank considering how many miles were put on it but needed something aggressive. A local tire dealer recommended these and they have been outstanding. We got all 4 mounted and balanced for under $500.

DESERT HAWK X-MT

Aggressive and Strong

www.achillestireusa.com

 

[SMOKYMTN]

We've got a farm truck that we bought new tires for 2yrs ago, and we had the same considerations. Didn't want to break the bank considering how many miles were put on it but needed something aggressive. A local tire dealer recommended these and they have been outstanding. We got all 4 mounted and balanced for under $500.

DESERT HAWK X-MT

Aggressive and Strong

www.achillestireusa.com

Here are some reviews on them as well. They come with great reviews for the price!

DESERT HAWK X-MT - Google Search

 

[Crusader]

Thanks, SMOKYMTN for the suggestion. I checked into them and I guess they've gone up in price over the last couple years, like everything. Looks like they'd cost me about $35/each more installed than the Patagonias so I figure I'll stick with those.