A Few Random Questions...

[JLUR Farout]

Hello,

Did my first tire rotation this evening. 4,688 miles. I noticed the rear were wearing uneven and a lot faster than the fronts. All were set at 37 PSI cold. I've dropped that down to 35 PSI all around. Rear diff fluid was also changed. Factory fill was dark and shiny and the fill plug had quite a bit of metal. Used AMSOIL 75W-140 and it took 1.5 pouches. Anyone else's fuel gauge off this much? Below are some pictures.

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[Deleted User 38384]

I, like a lot of people on here seem to get best wear around 32 PSI. I personally run mine at 38 PSI warm, but they're also factory tires. If you don't know, the factory tires suck!!!! My wife's Subaru Forester sport, The factory tires needed to be replaced at 26,000 mi, right now we're just beneath 50,000 miles with a set of Goodyear workhorses on there, and we're sitting at about 11/32nd tread depth down from 13.

Point being factory tires wear quicker. Though try 32 PSI, you might find it a little bit smoother ride and more even wear.

That's weird for an EcoDiesel. Sounds like something in your fuel pump in your fuel tank is a little bit wonky. That's definitely way more than a little less than half a tank.

I know there's always a lot of metal flakes in the first changes in your diff fluid and engine oil fluid. Something about that initial factory wear. If you continue seeing lots of metal flakes in future changes, then I would definitely take it back to the dealership and get that shit fixed!

 

[Ratbert]

I, like a lot of people on here seem to get best wear around 32 PSI. I personally run mine at 38 PSI warm, but they're also factory tires. If you don't know, the factory tires suck!!!! My wife's Subaru Forester sport, The factory tires needed to be replaced at 26,000 mi, right now we're just beneath 50,000 miles with a set of Goodyear workhorses on there, and we're sitting at about 11/32nd tread depth down from 13.

All factory tires suck, no matter which vehicle brand and which tire?

Suck means that they don't last a shitload of miles? For me that's just about the last thing that I look at when determining how good a tire will be for my vehicles. Any tire company can make a horrible tire that lasts a shitload of miles. That's easy.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

All factory tires suck, no matter which vehicle brand and which tire?

Suck means that they don't last a shitload of miles? For me that's just about the last thing that I look at when determining how good a tire will be for my vehicles. Any tire company can make a horrible tire that lasts a shitload of miles. That's easy.

I mean obviously if you're going to be doing a lot of off-roading, mileage of tires isn't your highest priority. But for a daily driver with a lot of highway miles, treadwear is going to be very important. In my experiences factory tires have shit treadwear. I've yet to experience a factory tire that gets its half of it's treadwear mileage before it wears out.

 

[Ratbert]

I mean obviously if you're going to be doing a lot of off-roading, mileage of tires isn't your highest priority. But for a daily driver with a lot of highway miles, treadwear is going to be very important. In my experiences factory tires have shit treadwear. I've yet to experience a factory tire that gets its half of it's treadwear mileage before it wears out.

Harder rubber (read: longer tread life) negatively impacts your ability to stop, your ability to turn, and your ability to make it through things like snow. Acceleration is also in there, but that's not typically a Wrangler concern.

If saving money is more important to you than those characteristics then there are plenty of economy-focused vehicles available. Note that Wranglers are rarely considered to be economy-focused.

 

[Deleted User 38384]

Harder rubber (read: longer tread life) negatively impacts your ability to stop, your ability to turn, and your ability to make it through things like snow. Acceleration is also in there, but that's not typically a Wrangler concern.

If saving money is more important to you than those characteristics then there are plenty of economy-focused vehicles available. Note that Wranglers are rarely considered to be economy-focused.

@Ratbert , You're a wealth of knowledge on this forum. You should help out OP. I feel like between you and @chevymitchell, @JLUR Farout can get the answers he needs. ?

 

[Deleted member 59498]

I have always had the opposite experience, as if OEM tires last forever. I am sure it is because brand new maybe or perception. I am pretty sure BFG doesn't have an OEM build line and standard tire sales build line! I could be wrong though if they have different standards they want per manufacturer.

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