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[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

Anyone havecc be any tips or know of any great deals on 37” tires.. want something lighter like ko2 or stt pro.. but primarily looking for tips of vendors with sales or coupons codes... tips and tricks to get the best deal I can on tires

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Anyone havecc be any tips or know of any great deals on 37” tires.. want something lighter like ko2 or stt pro.. but primarily looking for tips of vendors with sales or coupons codes... tips and tricks to get the best deal I can on tires

The 2 sources I've used are Northridge 4x4 with coupon code JLWRANGLERFORUM and Discount Tire Direct that offers price matching and runs flash sales on a regular basis.

Got these from DTD, to replace the factory set:

And these from Northridge 4x4, to replace those above:

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

The 2 sources I've used are Northridge 4x4 with coupon code JLWRANGLERFORUM and Discount Tire Direct that offers price matching and runs flash sales on a regular basis.

Got these from DTD, to replace the factory set:

And these from Northridge 4x4, to replace those above:

So you’ve had 33” KO2, 35” KO2, and 37” Milestar Patagonias? Insights please.

 

[hoag4147]

Anyone havecc be any tips or know of any great deals on 37” tires.. want something lighter like ko2 or stt pro.. but primarily looking for tips of vendors with sales or coupons codes... tips and tricks to get the best deal I can on tires

Find best price you can online and then go to Discount Tire and they will match. My local DT is great to deal with and have been using them for all vehicles in the house for years...

 

[Headbarcode]

So you’ve had 33” KO2, 35” KO2, and 37” Milestar Patagonias? Insights please.

Well just to clarify, I've only run those 3 sets over the last nearly 2 years and this is my 1st Jeep. So, I'm in no way a seasoned Jeeper with extensive tire experience.

I've yet to see anything more than a few inches of slush, so I don't yet know how the Pat's will be in the snow. I do emergency snow removal, which puts me out on the roads before the town starts plowing.

All 3 sets have been very great in everything from the initial rain that lifts the oils out of the roads to full on torrential downpours and partially flooded roadways. Only tire slip ever, is when I purposely goose it off a dead stop. Otherwise, great grip during normal driving. My driving habits are middle of the road, not mr magoo or speed racer.

Only noticeable difference, is the Pat's riding a bit louder than the KO2's.

Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers, CT!

 

[timn1984]

My Dealer just had a deal of buy 3 get one free. I just upgraded to K02's 275/70/18. Love them.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Well just to clarify, I've only run those 3 sets over the last nearly 2 years and this is my 1st Jeep. So, I'm in no way a seasoned Jeeper with extensive tire experience.

I've yet to see anything more than a few inches of slush, so I don't yet know how the Pat's will be in the snow. I do emergency snow removal, which puts me out on the roads before the town starts plowing.

All 3 sets have been very great in everything from the initial rain that lifts the oils out of the roads to full on torrential downpours and partially flooded roadways. Only tire slip ever, is when I purposely goose it off a dead stop. Otherwise, great grip during normal driving. My driving habits are middle of the road, not mr magoo or speed racer.

Only noticeable difference, is the Pat's riding a bit louder than the KO2's.

Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Cheers, CT!

That’s why I wanted your take, we have similarities. My first Jeep as well, went from the factory KO2 33” to 35” Patagonias. There’s precious little chance I’ll ever drive in snow, and the 1 or 2 times we get a little ice I just stay off the road entirely.

If money isn’t a factor, will your next set be one of these or something different?

 

[Headbarcode]

That’s why I wanted your take, we have similarities. My first Jeep as well, went from the factory KO2 33” to 35” Patagonias. There’s precious little chance I’ll ever drive in snow, and the 1 or 2 times we get a little ice I just stay off the road entirely.

If money isn’t a factor, will your next set be one of these or something different?

If the Milestar Pat's are good in the snow and work well when I finally hit Rausch creek very soon, I'll stick with them.

I got the 2nd set of ko2's because they worked well,, weren't heavy for their size, and are C-rated. I would've gone with the 37x12.5 ko2's, but they are very small and are D-rated (iirc). Also, they love collecting gravel.

The Pat's hit my radar due to being a fan of litebrite. They seemed to perform great overall. I liked that they were C-rated, were lightweight, and were closer to being true to size.

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

The 2 sources I've used are Northridge 4x4 with coupon code JLWRANGLERFORUM and Discount Tire Direct that offers price matching and runs flash sales on a regular basis.

Got these from DTD, to replace the factory set:

And these from Northridge 4x4, to replace those above:

If the Milestar Pat's are good in the snow and work well when I finally hit Rausch creek very soon, I'll stick with them.

I got the 2nd set of ko2's because they worked well,, weren't heavy for their size, and are C-rated. I would've gone with the 37x12.5 ko2's, but they are very small and are D-rated (iirc). Also, they love collecting gravel.

The Pat's hit my radar due to being a fan of litebrite. They seemed to perform great overall. I liked that they were C-rated, were lightweight, and were closer to being true to size.

Who doesn’t live litebrite

 

[wibornz]

I am not a fan of the Patagonia tires. I have a set of 33s on my XJ that I daily drive. I think they are terrible on wet pavement. My XJ will the whopping 190 hp and 3.56 gears can easily overwhelm them for traction. The 22 year old brakes can easily overwhelm them for traction. When it rains, I have to be very aware that the XJ does not have anti lock brakes and can even easily lock up the rear tires with the old school drum brakes. They were cheap, at $149 per tire, but I wish I would have went with something else. They are okay out on the trail.... in my opinion, just okay. At least they look cool.


I buy the tires from Discount tire. They did match the best price I found on the internet. They also price matched the Cooper STT Pro tires when I bought them for my JLUR. So in a nut shell, I find the best price and then buy local so that I can support folks in my home town when possible.

 

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[Headbarcode]

Who doesn’t live litebrite

They get a love/hate reaction here, depending on who you talk to.

They get railed on for how they've used their Jeep, calling it nonsensical abuse.

My take, is that they said on day 1 that their mission was to push the boundaries of its capabilities to show us its full potential. And unlike most other youtubers, Kevin follows the mentality of low impact. He always attempts to "walk it" first and only "bump it" as needed. I watch a few minutes of others videos, like the ponytail guy, and he's getting a running start into every rock on the trail. The mechanic in me cringes.

They also get accused of selling out and being parts pimps. And that they never pay for any parts.

My take, is that if one actually listens to what they say, you'd repeatedly here about how this or that works for them and their jeep. And here it is for all to see our take on it, good or bad. Also, most of their reviews aren't done until they've racked up some trail use with them. As far as their parts, most everything on that jeep was paid for out of pocket. They're quite open about their finances, as far as opting to sleep in a tent rather than a cozy motel that would dent their parts budget. Yes, some parts have been giving to them in exchange for testing and review. Some parts were discounted, like their 60/80 axles. But, I've got to ask, who in their right mind would snub their nose at the chance to do what they do? Other than the jealous, of course.

I know that all this babble might make me look like a blindly following fanboy. If you actually knew me, that thought wouldn't even cross mind. Their positive attitude is a welcomed offset to a society seemingly obsessed with negativity. Couple that to Kevin's driving style, and I was drawn in. Meeting them at the inaugural E3 meetup, and hanging out with them for a while after it ended and everyone else left, was the clincher.

I'm the bearded guy in the far back right side with my little brother, at the end of one of their videos. And a couple pics of the Step Child.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I am not a fan of the Patagonia tires. I have a set of 33s on my XJ that I daily drive. I think they are terrible on wet pavement. My XJ will the whopping 190 hp and 3.56 gears can easily overwhelm them for traction. The 22 year old brakes can easily overwhelm them for traction. When it rains, I have to be very aware that the XJ does not have anti lock brakes and can even easily lock up the rear tires with the old school drum brakes. They were cheap, at $149 per tire, but I wish I would have went with something else. They are okay out on the trail.... in my opinion, just okay. At least they look cool.


I buy the tires from Discount tire. They did match the best price I found on the internet. They also price matched the Cooper STT Pro tires when I bought them for my JLUR. So in a nut shell, I find the best price and then buy local so that I can support folks in my home town when possible.

I’ve had the Patagonias on my JLUR for over 20K miles and my experience is completely unlike yours. They don’t break traction in the wet or dry. I’ve had no braking issues either. Maybe the difference is in how we each modulate the accelerator and brake pedal when driving, I don’t know. They are noisier now (not excessively so, but I notice the sound) than when they were new, but that’s to be expected with any tire. But if they behaved on my vehicle like they do on yours I wouldn’t be a fan either. I suppose it’s a YMMV situation like opinions on many things. I appreciate your XJ experience with them in the discussion though. The STT Pros are also a tire I’m considering for my change to 37s so thanks for the thoughts on those too.

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

They get a love/hate reaction here, depending on who you talk to.

They get railed on for how they've used their Jeep, calling it nonsensical abuse.

My take, is that they said on day 1 that their mission was to push the boundaries of its capabilities to show us its full potential. And unlike most other youtubers, Kevin follows the mentality of low impact. He always attempts to "walk it" first and only "bump it" as needed. I watch a few minutes of others videos, like the ponytail guy, and he's getting a running start into every rock on the trail. The mechanic in me cringes.

They also get accused of selling out and being parts pimps. And that they never pay for any parts.

My take, is that if one actually listens to what they say, you'd repeatedly here about how this or that works for them and their jeep. And here it is for all to see our take on it, good or bad. Also, most of their reviews aren't done until they've racked up some trail use with them. As far as their parts, most everything on that jeep was paid for out of pocket. They're quite open about their finances, as far as opting to sleep in a tent rather than a cozy motel that would dent their parts budget. Yes, some parts have been giving to them in exchange for testing and review. Some parts were discounted, like their 60/80 axles. But, I've got to ask, who in their right mind would snub their nose at the chance to do what they do? Other than the jealous, of course.

I know that all this babble might make me look like a blindly following fanboy. If you actually knew me, that thought wouldn't even cross mind. Their positive attitude is a welcomed offset to a society seemingly obsessed with negativity. Couple that to Kevin's driving style, and I was drawn in. Meeting them at the inaugural E3 meetup, and hanging out with them for a while after it ended and everyone else left, was the clincher.

I'm the bearded guy in the far back right side with my little brother, at the end of one of their videos. And a couple pics of the Step Child.

they just seem like great people to me who enjoy the Jeep lifestyle and love each other. And they have fun with there Jeep.. and ya they break it but they also get parts and labor for free.. so they can be a little more cavalier.. but they also use the crap out of it..

 

[wibornz]

This is my experience with Milestar Patagonia tires vs the Cooper STT Pro tires.
There are four of us Jeeping on the same day running the same trail. We are all aired down about the same. I though it was an easy climb. I got out and video the other three jLURs coming across the mud and making a climb.

Bill makes the climb easy.


Then Bob goes. Note he never made it up. He had to go a completely different line. Should be noted that these are 35x12.5r17 and the other two Jeeps have 37x12.5r17 STT pro tires Still the same width of tire though.


Then Phil followed after Rob. Note, Phil stops on the incline and takes off again, beardly spinning a tire..... if he even spun a tire.




These are all experienced drivers. The same conditions, minutes apart, all of them were locked in. I made the climb first, so there were three JLURs that did it with ease running STT Pro tires and then Bob running the Pats and well the video speaks for itself. Bob did not make it, he drove around. All of the tires have a 12.5 width and have similar amount of miles on them.

In my opinion, the STT Pros are a way better tire. I have 39,000 miles on them and should be able to get close to 55,000 or 60,000 miles on them. Our JLURs get wheeled hard and drove all over the country. Bobs Pats are just not holding up as well. There is zero chance that he is going to get 30,000 miles on his JLUR with the Pats.

In the end of the day, I have no loyalty to a tire brand. Kind of how I ended up with the Pats for the XJ. So buy what ever makes you happy. I have ran the XJ with the Pats since late winter early spring. I will have to report back on how well they do on snow and ice, but right now my expectations are pretty low.

Note, I am easy on the throttle and do not try to spin tires on the street. I am a cruise and laid back kind of guy who is never in a hurry. Heck I even run my throtttle commander in eco mode on the street 95% of the time because I forget to switch it back after wheeling trips.

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