Anyone running the Milestar Patagonia M/T tire?

[Mr. Beef Chief]

Well I'm happy to report that they roll smooth as silk down the highway! Equally as smooth as the KO2. Equally as quiet too! Amazing for such an aggressive tire. Only rubbing I have on the road is at the air dam below the fog lights. Will likely have to do some trimming before hitting the trails.

10.5" tread width
12" tire width
34.13" height

Looks great but remove the air dam! It'll look that much better!

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[WXman]

After driving on these for a few days, I've noticed that they seem to handle better than the KO2s. Not in terms of vibration/balancing but just in terms of overall ride. There was a lot of roll and yawl in the Jeep, especially on rural roads. Imperfections in the road would snap your head side to side. It felt like being on an airplane in moderate turbulence. That seems to be much less noticeable now. I didn't expect that. If anything I figured these Patagonia M/Ts would reduce the ride quality and be more stiff and harsh, but in actuality they are better and more comfortable with less head snapping on dips and ruts. Very interesting.

 

[Carlton]

After driving on these for a few days, I've noticed that they seem to handle better than the KO2s. Not in terms of vibration/balancing but just in terms of overall ride. There was a lot of roll and yawl in the Jeep, especially on rural roads. Imperfections in the road would snap your head side to side. It felt like being on an airplane in moderate turbulence. That seems to be much less noticeable now. I didn't expect that. If anything I figured these Patagonia M/Ts would reduce the ride quality and be more stiff and harsh, but in actuality they are better and more comfortable with less head snapping on dips and ruts. Very interesting.

Are they C rated?

The C rated 38s were very smooth and cushy on the road. I'm currently on the D rated 40s. They were initially extremely harsh. Turns out DT had one tire at 40 PSI and the others between 29-30.

I reduced pressure to 28 and it got better, but still harsh. I'm now down to 26 PSI and it has improved. I may go 24.

Some of the issue could also be the dual rate springs. Most jeepers praise dual rate/multi rate springs. In my experience, they are harsh and linear is the way to go.

 

[Krondor]

Maybe after I wear out the KO2's...

Sounds like the next tires will be the Patagonias.

 

[blnewt]

Are they C rated?

The C rated 38s were very smooth and cushy on the road. I'm currently on the D rated 40s. They were initially extremely harsh. Turns out DT had one tire at 40 PSI and the others between 29-30.

I reduced pressure to 28 and it got better, but still harsh. I'm now down to 26 PSI and it has improved. I may go 24.

Some of the issue could also be the dual rate springs. Most jeepers praise dual rate/multi rate springs. In my experience, they are harsh and linear is the way to go.

Be interesting to see how my E-rated Patagonias ride, just picked up our new JL out in Vegas, and will be home tonight, I'll have them on tomorrow so we'll see! Can't wait to get these stockers off

 

[Carlton]

Be interesting to see how my E-rated Patagonias ride, just picked up our new JL out in Vegas, and will be home tonight, I'll have them on tomorrow so we'll see! Can't wait to get these stockers off

Make certain to post once you have them on. This may shed some light on the tire verse spring debate I have going on with myself lol.

 

[Mikeg4572]

Here are mine with a Teraflex 2.5” lift and Falcon 2.1 shocks. Very happy with the tires so far.

 

[blnewt]

Mikeg, those look sweet!^^^ What tire size & wheel specs are you running?

Make certain to post once you have them on. This may shed some light on the tire verse spring debate I have going on with myself lol.

Will do, check back tomorrow afternoon

 

[blnewt]

Here's my 295/70/17s on 8.5 +10 ATX Ravine wheels, ride is just fine w/ them on, just a bit more hum vs. the OEM Michelin A/S tires and firmer, but w/ the stock suspension ride is great IMO.

 

[Krondor]

Here's my 295/70/17s on 8.5 +10 ATX Ravine wheels, ride is just fine w/ them on, just a bit more hum vs. the OEM Michelin A/S tires and firmer, but w/ the stock suspension ride is great IMO.

I do like the Sting Gray. Looking real good.

 

[Carlton]

Here's my 295/70/17s on 8.5 +10 ATX Ravine wheels, ride is just fine w/ them on, just a bit more hum vs. the OEM Michelin A/S tires and firmer, but w/ the stock suspension ride is great IMO.

Looks good! What PSI are you running?

 

[Trav.city]

Well I'm happy to report that they roll smooth as silk down the highway! Equally as smooth as the KO2. Equally as quiet too! Amazing for such an aggressive tire. Only rubbing I have on the road is at the air dam below the fog lights. Will likely have to do some trimming before hitting the trails.

10.5" tread width
12" tire width
34.13" height

Looks great. Thanks for the comparison to ko2

 

[Rhinebeck01]

I probably just overlooked the post(s) but has anybody replaced their stock 285/70R17 Ko2's with the same size in the Milestar Patagonia in the same size?

Is the Patagonia available even in the size 285/70R17 ?

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Edited tire size after I posted and realized I typoed the tire size.

 

[Krondor]

I probably just overlooked the post(s) but has anybody replaced their stock 285/75R17 Ko2's with the same size in the Milestar Patagonia in the same size?

Is the Patagonia available even in the size 285/75R17 ?

The Patagonia is not available in 285/75R17, but they are in our stock size. I have plans to get the Patagonia once I wear out this set of KO2's even though they are about 11lbs heavier.

 

[Carlton]

I probably just overlooked the post(s) but has anybody replaced their stock 285/75R17 Ko2's with the same size in the Milestar Patagonia in the same size?

Is the Patagonia available even in the size 285/75R17 ?

Stock is 285/70r17 not 285/75r17. I doubt any Rubicons have switched for the same size being that the KO2s haven't worn out. Maybe on a Sport or Sahara for upgrading size.

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