Decisions...decisions...decisions

[JJ_WA]

I was fortunate to win a set of General Tires tires at the Jeep Jamboree in Mullan, ID, this past weekend. I have a dilemma in that I have about 7,000 miles on my '23 Willys and no where near time to get new tires.
I'm not sure how well the Grabber A/Xt compare to the KO2s I currently have. The KO2s did quite well during the jamboree on trails that ran up to about level 6.

My options as I currently see them are:

1. Order the tires, possibly upgrading to 37's and stack them in the garage until I need them.
That could be quite a wait as I have only 7k on a year old Wrangler.

2. Order the tires and (try to) sell my KOs when the new tires arrive.
No idea what 7K KO2s would go for around the Seattle area.

3. Barter/sell the tires to someone LOCAL for a decent discount. I'd have to have cash upfront so I'm not left hanging on tires I don't want/need.

Regardless of the option, the certificate does NOT include mounting, balancing, valve stems, rotating, flat repairs, or road hazard coverage. Some tire stores will provide the services and hazard coverage for a fee. Also, per the certificate, I need to allow up to 8 weeks for delivery.

Thoughts? Recommendations? Offers?

Thanks!

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[Nitehawk92]

Order new rim as well, and mount the tires on the new rims, and sell the old tires and rims. Should be a wash when you sell the old tires and rims...

 

[OrneryBear]

OR, assuming you have stock wheels, buy new wheels for the new tires and sell the stock wheels and tires as a package. Get more money and have wheels that are more lift friendly.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

what they said

 

[Johnny B]

First things first. Check into road hazard. We just got KO2's installed, and when inquired about road hazard, they said "due to the size and cost of the tire, we're unable to offer road hazard". Which is weird. But BGF was able to provide us with it, so we're covered.

Maybe grab the next size up on tire you want to move in to when your KO2's are near end of life. This way you won't miss a beat... You got a set ready to go.

 

[JJ_WA]

Thanks, everyone. I had not considered new wheels. That is certainly an option. I'll need to research wheels. I like the XRecon OEM wheels, but I've seen some nice ones recently.

Certainly I'll check on the road hazard and support. There is a @Discount Tire I do business with just down the road. I will see what they will charge for all that along with mounting and balancing the General tires.

I have until March to make up my mind and take action. That will give me lots of time to consider the options and costs.

Thanks for your input!

 

[OrneryBear]

Thanks, everyone. I had not considered new wheels. That is certainly an option. I'll need to research wheels. I like the XRecon OEM wheels, but I've seen some nice ones recently.

Certainly I'll check on the road hazard and support. There is a @Discount Tire I do business with just down the road. I will see what they will charge for all that along with mounting and balancing the General tires.

I have until March to make up my mind and take action. That will give me lots of time to consider the options and costs.

Thanks for your input!

I snagged a deal and got a set of XR wheels for mine, 25 bolt versions to boot. I really love the look of em. Most aftermarket off road wheel brands can't design an attractive wheel to save their life.

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