Tom S
Member
Okay, I've had the truck (03 ST 4x4 w/100k miles) 1 months, but these Wrangler's suck, have become unbalanced twice already. They've got almost new tread, but I'm taking a long-ish trip in another week and don't think I can tolerate them for it.
Pretty much decided that Grabber HTS will be the replacement (rated pretty decent on tirerack). Most of my driving is highway, I'm in the coastal plain of NC so driving in snow is rarely/never going to happen.
Truck came with 255/70R16, but trying to decide if I'll stick with the original size, go narrower/taller (1.3% faster - speedo at 60=60.8mph actual) with 245/75R16, or narrower/shorter (0.8% slower - 60=59.5mph), neither of which is off by enough to matter. Wondering if a narrower tire will have any impact on improving mpg.
Stock Wranglers have a load index of 109, Grabber HTS in 245/75R16 and 255/70R16 both have load index of 111, but the 235/75R16 drops to 108, and all have a speed rating of S (108).
Unless a better suggestion is offered, will likely get them from tirerack. Prices: $92 for 235/75, $93 for 245/75, $102 for 255/70.
Leaning toward the 245's personally, but Opinions/Suggestions?
Pretty much decided that Grabber HTS will be the replacement (rated pretty decent on tirerack). Most of my driving is highway, I'm in the coastal plain of NC so driving in snow is rarely/never going to happen.
Truck came with 255/70R16, but trying to decide if I'll stick with the original size, go narrower/taller (1.3% faster - speedo at 60=60.8mph actual) with 245/75R16, or narrower/shorter (0.8% slower - 60=59.5mph), neither of which is off by enough to matter. Wondering if a narrower tire will have any impact on improving mpg.
Stock Wranglers have a load index of 109, Grabber HTS in 245/75R16 and 255/70R16 both have load index of 111, but the 235/75R16 drops to 108, and all have a speed rating of S (108).
Unless a better suggestion is offered, will likely get them from tirerack. Prices: $92 for 235/75, $93 for 245/75, $102 for 255/70.
Leaning toward the 245's personally, but Opinions/Suggestions?