rampart_ranger
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As someone who has spent an inhumane amount of time over-analyzing Jeep tires, thought I'd share a recent experience that may help someone else.
I run 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my 2019 JLUR. They look awesome and perform like rockstars off road. But when I drove this beast halfway across the country and got 13mpg on the highway, I decided I should pull the trigger on a second set of wheels/tires for winter and roadtrips. So began the search.
My goal was to find an OEM size option (for the Rubicon, 285/70R17) that weighed as little as possible, but still in the A/T category. I knew I wanted a P rated tire (vs an LT C or D), something smooth and soft to quiet the ride on long hauls. I came across the Firestone Destination A/T2 - P285/70R17, coming in at 41 lbs (that's almost half the weight of 35" RGs). They measure out to just under 33" and come with a 55k mile warranty. They have the 3 peak snow rating and you can tell from the tread they'll handle water, slush, snow really well. They're pretty pedestrian looking, but with Firestone's 90 Day Buy & Try policy, I decided to give it a go.
Just as I expected, they rode buttery smooth, took the harshness out of Colorado's terrible roads, and were super quiet. Everything you would hope for in a tire meant for the occasional roadtrip. Definitely a great option for a Jeep that spends most of its time on the highway.
But... I really didn't like how they looked. It felt like putting dress shoes on - too tight, clean, and just didn't match. I think it was the lack of shoulders on these tires that really turned me off. I know I bought them for the highway, but I figured I would leave these on for several months since I don't do much winter wheeling. They don't look that bad, just not my style. I returned them for a full refund on the tires.
All that said, prior to buying, I searched the internet for pictures of these tires on a Jeep Wrangler, with no luck. Found a few pictures of them on trucks and some cool SUVs, but with that, figured I'd share these in case anyone else is looking!
I run 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my 2019 JLUR. They look awesome and perform like rockstars off road. But when I drove this beast halfway across the country and got 13mpg on the highway, I decided I should pull the trigger on a second set of wheels/tires for winter and roadtrips. So began the search.
My goal was to find an OEM size option (for the Rubicon, 285/70R17) that weighed as little as possible, but still in the A/T category. I knew I wanted a P rated tire (vs an LT C or D), something smooth and soft to quiet the ride on long hauls. I came across the Firestone Destination A/T2 - P285/70R17, coming in at 41 lbs (that's almost half the weight of 35" RGs). They measure out to just under 33" and come with a 55k mile warranty. They have the 3 peak snow rating and you can tell from the tread they'll handle water, slush, snow really well. They're pretty pedestrian looking, but with Firestone's 90 Day Buy & Try policy, I decided to give it a go.
Just as I expected, they rode buttery smooth, took the harshness out of Colorado's terrible roads, and were super quiet. Everything you would hope for in a tire meant for the occasional roadtrip. Definitely a great option for a Jeep that spends most of its time on the highway.
But... I really didn't like how they looked. It felt like putting dress shoes on - too tight, clean, and just didn't match. I think it was the lack of shoulders on these tires that really turned me off. I know I bought them for the highway, but I figured I would leave these on for several months since I don't do much winter wheeling. They don't look that bad, just not my style. I returned them for a full refund on the tires.
All that said, prior to buying, I searched the internet for pictures of these tires on a Jeep Wrangler, with no luck. Found a few pictures of them on trucks and some cool SUVs, but with that, figured I'd share these in case anyone else is looking!
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