Which 35in Tire

[jadmt]

The Mickey Thompson Baja's are the best tire I have had in a long time. I was hell bent on putting the BF Goodrich KO2's on (KO3's stink, damn they are F rated, ride like crap.) I run the Mickey T's around 30psi and the ride is amazing 12.5x17x35, and I actually think the 4 wheel traction is better. I have bead lockers and I have had them down to 14 psi. I have always ran BF Goodrich until now.....

that must be one funky looking tire..........

Keep in mind that 35" KO3s are only available in load range F for now. The ride won't be the best on street.
I'm moving to 35 (35x11.5) from stock KO2s on my 2 door Rubi and after long research my choice was the Toyo AT3's. Also mostly street and some moderate trails. After KO2s my big concern was the wet traction which KO2s suck big time at.

the Toyo at3's run a bit small too and I while I liked them I like my Mickey thompsons better. I ran the AT3's side by side with both KO2 and Falken AT3w and all 3 were very similar in performance...good choice no doubt but if I had to chose right now between the mickey in 255/85-17 and the Toyo at3 there would be no hesitation in going with the 255/85-17 both ride similar but the micky is quieter and taller...

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[Mrjimmystewart]

I still love my KO 2’s. 35”
great tire!

 

[aeonixx1001]

I still love my KO 2’s. 35”
great tire!

I liked the KO2's more than the KO3's as well.

 

[Flip]

@JHTS

I like skinny aggressive Mud Terrain tires but you get what's going to work for you buddy and enjoy them ya hear?

 

[The Duke01]

I use Hanook Dynapro MT2 35x12.50R17LT. They look REALLY good. Road noise is very low, wet/snow traction is great and they are AMAZING on the trails!

 

[AmericanPatriot100]

@JHTS

I like skinny aggressive Mud Terrain tires but you get what's going to work for you buddy and enjoy them ya hear?

New tires again!? You jeep is always so clean! I never have time to clean mine after I go out! It’s usually a couple weeks after that I get it washed.

 

[Flip]

New tires again!? You jeep is always so clean! I never have time to clean mine after I go out! It’s usually a couple weeks after that I get it washed.

No, its actually an older photo same tires but thank you. I do try to keep it clean.

 

[aeonixx1001]

@JHTS

I like skinny aggressive Mud Terrain tires but you get what's going to work for you buddy and enjoy them ya hear?

Thats what I have on my Tacoma. love them!

 

[R3TRO]

@JHTS

I like skinny aggressive Mud Terrain tires but you get what's going to work for you buddy and enjoy them ya hear?

What tire is this? I need something like this!

 

[Flip]

What tire is this? I need something like this!

255/80r17
Yokohama Geolander MT

 

[AK66]

that must be one funky looking tire..........


the Toyo at3's run a bit small too and I while I liked them I like my Mickey thompsons better. I ran the AT3's side by side with both KO2 and Falken AT3w and all 3 were very similar in performance...good choice no doubt but if I had to chose right now between the mickey in 255/85-17 and the Toyo at3 there would be no hesitation in going with the 255/85-17 both ride similar but the micky is quieter and taller...

Yes, I looked at MTBB ATs and they are great tires. But they are not available in the size I want (35×11.5r17). I want to keep the stock rubicon wheels. Also, the 35x12.5 MTBB are 10 lb each heavier than similarly sized Toyo AT3s and dont come in C load. I wouldn't care if I had a 392 or diesel but on 3.6 2 door the weight and load range would make a significant difference.

 

[JHTS]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Looks like KO3 are out. Wife likes the MT BB MTs best. I have 2 Wranglers. I drive the Gecko on bad weather days as it has stock street tires and selectrac. But living in NC afternoon thunder showers are the worst driving conditions I normally have to worry about. I want a 35x12.5 and will buy new rims.

 

[DonH63]

Mostly street, need good wet traction, rule out KO3/KM3 and go with BB A/T with M/T a second choice if you want the look and can put up with slightly worse handling.

 

[Scott97]

With regard to wet traction, a narrower tire will not hydroplane as easily as a wider tire. This difference becomes more prevalent in a Wrangler vs say a heavier vehicle like a Ram Power Wagon.

 

[JHTS]

The new shoes are on.

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