Arizona New Toyo A/T III Tires

[JL MADDOG]

This is no knock on Jeep but the tires they equipped my new Snazzy JL were not the best for my area. Unfortunately running an M/T tire in sand is like handing a shovel to each tread block and telling them to dig to the hardpan underneath.

Almost immediately after the new Jeep purchase I was on the hunt for a different tire, preferably in an A/T, with a bit more width and height. And I found 'em.

After some research I chose a set (+1 for the spare) of Toyo Open Country A/T III tires in a 285/75R17. I'd like to thank Matt @Discount Tire for his world class customer service in putting the deal together, coordinating the logistics and order process, then reaching out to my local store to warn them I was on the way. Seriously, I have been a long time customer of Discount Tire and all my purchase & service interactions with them have been awesome.

I know...need some pictures, eh? OK, here they are:

Before - Front height:

After - Front Height:

Before - Rear Height:

After - Rear Height:

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[JL MADDOG]

Here's a few more Before & After pictures:

 

[JL MADDOG]

They don't stick out too far but they are a bit bigger by + 1.2" wide & + 1.75" total height.

The store aired them up to 40 psi cold but I think I'm gonna back off a bit on that. After a short drive yesterday I felt they were a bit over-inflated for my tastes.

I got some good advice here on a recommended psi and I am gonna air down about 5 psi, then do a little driving.

My overall impression is that these handle better, you don't feel any squirmy tread block action, the road noise is almost non-existent and the ride is much better overall.

 

[Discount Tire]

Wow - awesome transformation @JL MADDOG!!! Looks great and thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to help and your continued support over the years.

 

[JL MADDOG]

Wow - awesome transformation @JL MADDOG!!! Looks great and thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to help and your continued support over the years.

Thanks for the kind comments and many more thanks for your help!

 

[blnewt]

Are you selling your old set? Just curious since this is posted in the marketplace. Nice new setup BTW!

 

[JL MADDOG]

Are you selling your old set? Just curious since this is posted in the marketplace.

I got some trade-in value from Discount Tire for the Firestone M/T2 tires that were on it so they aren't available. I noticed I had posted in the Marketplace after I put up the thread so I sent a PM to a moderator to let them know. Maybe they will move it to the correct section.

I know, I know.... Noobs....geezzz....

Nice new setup BTW!

Thanks. I like this setup a lot better than what was on the JL when I bought it.

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