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« on: January 17, 2009, 21:27:25 »
What mud tyres and size do you recommend for the Grand cherokee 4.0 ltd currently with 225/70x16 General Grabbers ?

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2009, 21:56:42 »
is it a daily runner if so I am running some Goodyear Wrangler MTR's at the moments, seem to be a good tyre and pretty good in the sticky stuff

on the other I have Insa Sahara's and I love em to be honest, well behaved on the road for a mud tyres and not that noisy either,
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2009, 00:56:06 »
I like Insa Turbo Sahara's :D
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2009, 09:55:54 »
Thanks guys car does a bit of both, teach quad biking so need to get in and out of the fields but travel to events so has lots of road use as well, what size would you recommend, thanks?

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2009, 12:54:31 »
You can fit 255x70r15's under a stock ZG, so what ever the 16" version of those is - Something around a 23x70r16 would fit fine

for the money you'll not beat Insa turbos, they are remoulds but brilliant reputation.
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2009, 21:29:34 »
My Grand cherokee is running 225/70x16 General Grabber road tyres, would a 225/75x16 fit want to go to KL71 Khumos ??

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2009, 23:57:53 »
Is it a ZG or WG....?
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2009, 10:00:21 »
It is a 1996 early N-Plate Grand, not the flat front cherokee

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2009, 21:51:07 »
Probably get some 235 x 75 R15's in there..
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2009, 12:16:02 »
maxxis have some nice tyres at sensible money

http://www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/4x4-Tyres,41.aspx
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2009, 23:48:46 »
maxxis have some nice tyres at sensible money

http://www.maxxis.co.uk/catalog/4x4-Tyres,41.aspx

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2009, 16:01:44 »
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Are you commision for Maxxis???????????????????????????????????????????????????

Maybe I should ask for some.... from what I've seen they offer an excellent range at a fair price, they have an excellent pedigree, just not well known over here...  Used in extreme stuff in the states....

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2009, 18:15:44 »
sorry to hijack but can you run 245/75 R17 BFG  instead of the standard 235/65 R17's on a Grand Cherokee WJ????
It seems otherwise your restricted on choice for off road tyres?

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2009, 15:19:16 »
Are Maxxis remoulds????
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2009, 22:29:19 »
Nope, new tyres.
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2009, 11:23:04 »
Fitted a set to my Cherokee, off road fantastic, close to BF muds and very quite at 70mph. Will be using them on the Wrangler.

Very pleased with them.

They are actually cheaper than many remoulds (Insa)

285/75 R16 (33") fitted £350 Buckshot mudders



Thinking of getting 31x10.5R15 Maxxis Trepadors for Cherokee (£320 fitted)
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2009, 12:56:14 »
Drat...not in size for ZG..
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2009, 15:23:43 »
Maxxis have a great range, I wished I got the trepador 255/85 R16 now... still we live and learn... haha...

What sizes are good for you?

www.maxxis.com and www.maxxis.co.uk

More info on US site, I had to get the part number before the UK supplier could locate them, but all was done within a couple of days...

Hope this helps, maf
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2009, 20:49:50 »
Tried sites....no luck

Cheers anyhow Maf...will try another route ;)
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2009, 21:28:25 »
Running cooper STT's and  I'm very pleased with them, good on and off Road  ;) :D
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2009, 21:33:32 »
Tried sites....no luck
Cheers anyhow Maf...will try another route ;)

What you running 17" rims or summat?
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2009, 23:38:10 »
15's

Looking at 235 /75 R 15 M/T spec on my GC....to replace 215 75 R15 General AT's....
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2009, 13:33:18 »
15's

Looking at 235 /75 R 15 M/T spec on my GC....to replace 215 75 R15 General AT's....


awww it's an iccle one  :lol:  Get a lift on it and some propper sized tyres ;)
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2009, 14:03:48 »
I have a '99 GC (WJ) with 235/70 16 Kingpin Technic Amazon MT Remould. £54 a corner from 4x4 Tyres: http://www.4x4tyres.com/index.php?show=tyres&rim=R16&profile=235/70. these have so far proved very good off-road and quiet on. Take a look at your manual and see what size snow tyres are recommended.
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« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2009, 21:05:51 »
Nicked size from 4 wheel bible n NAGCA....

Will speak to local tyre place next week
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2009, 22:40:41 »
15's

Looking at 235 /75 R 15 M/T spec on my GC....to replace 215 75 R15 General AT's....

maxxis muds defo available in that size:

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-Truck/Light-Truck-SUV/MT-754-Buckshot-Mudder.aspx

You can also get the slighter 'mudder' trepadors...

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLight-Truck/Extreme-Off-Road/M8060-Trepador.aspx

This site is great for comparing sizes, hope this helps, Maf
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #26 on: April 09, 2009, 22:23:07 »
Cheers Maf

Still not showing tyre size I need so reckin a trip to Hardys is needed

Thanks anyhow

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Re: Tyres
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2009, 14:19:58 »
Cheers Maf

Still not showing tyre size I need so reckin a trip to Hardys is needed

Thanks anyhow

BF

If you click on the specifications tab next to general information all the details are there for you...

Cheers Maf
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2009, 16:15:01 »
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Re: Tyres
« Reply #29 on: April 14, 2009, 16:51:32 »
No Probs glad to help, worth jotting down the part number from the US site as not all stockist know all the details... if you get stuck are man here in Plymouth has a good contact that seems to sort any problems.

A few people are also selling them on a well known internet auction site.

Cheers Maf
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