Jeeponomics 101: Eternal tirekicking for the gutless Jeep

[Apex]

I’d go with the Teraflex kit as well. Hawk LTS should be a solid pad option to go along with it.

Teraflex kit ordered, going with Wagner ceramic pads thru Advance. Hoping the BRK arrives before I go to Cali.

When are you headed to Cali?

[Johnny_P]

When are you headed to Cali?

July 12-14.

Getting a red-eye back on the 14th into the 15th.

Red eye is the best way to do it. That flight sucks either way might as well try and force yourself to sleep.

[Johnny_P]

Red eye is the best way to do it. That flight sucks either way might as well try and force yourself to sleep.

Yeah, that's the goal. Land in Philly at 7AM, gotta be at work by 9.

Oh ahhh yeahhh maybe only plan on a half day. That’s gonna be rough.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Narrowed down my tire choices. Wildpeak is out due to the LT tire losing the special silica compound that's better on wet pavement and winter conditions.

285/70R17 BFG AT KO2:


285/70R17 Cooper AT3 XLT:


They're within $50 of each other for a set of 5, similar weights - I have reason to believe the Coopers will be the better road tire and just as good off-road.

Thoughts?

I don't see how you can go wrong.

BFG has the name...might be worth that alone. The AT is iconic. I have zero experience with either tire tho.

[max225]

Narrowed down my tire choices. Wildpeak is out due to the LT tire losing the special silica compound that's better on wet pavement and winter conditions.

285/70R17 BFG AT KO2:


285/70R17 Cooper AT3 XLT:


They're within $50 of each other for a set of 5, similar weights - I have reason to believe the Coopers will be the better road tire and just as good off-road.

Thoughts?

Doesn’t it just make sense to buy a set of take off wheels+ tires and sell yours as is? Should cost about 1/2 of what a new set of tires would run you.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I don't see how you can go wrong.

BFG has the name...might be worth that alone. The AT is iconic. I have zero experience with either tire tho.

My research has proven the AT3 to actually be the slightly better tire than the KO2 - better in snow, better on the road, and equal in the dirt. My biggest complaint about them previously is that they just didn't look aggressive enough, but the new XLT changes that.

For your use, something with a more road friendly tread and aggressive sidewall look would be perfect IMO.

[Apex]

Narrowed down my tire choices. Wildpeak is out due to the LT tire losing the special silica compound that's better on wet pavement and winter conditions.

285/70R17 BFG AT KO2:


285/70R17 Cooper AT3 XLT:


They're within $50 of each other for a set of 5, similar weights - I have reason to believe the Coopers will be the better road tire and just as good off-road.

Thoughts?

I enjoyed the K02s on my F150, but those were probably an older compound?
For your use I don’t see how you go wrong with the Coopers. Like you said I believe they will be the better road tire and should handle any off-roading you would want to do.

If not, I’ll pull you out.

[Apex]

I enjoyed the K02s on my F150, but those were probably an older compound?
For your use I don’t see how you go wrong with the Coopers. Like you said I believe they will be the better road tire and should handle any off-roading you would want to do.

If not, I’ll pull you out.

The Coopers look pretty good I think.

those do look good. Pull the trigger.

[Desertbreh]

Narrowed down my tire choices. Wildpeak is out due to the LT tire losing the special silica compound that's better on wet pavement and winter conditions.

285/70R17 BFG AT KO2:


285/70R17 Cooper AT3 XLT:


They're within $50 of each other for a set of 5, similar weights - I have reason to believe the Coopers will be the better road tire and just as good off-road.

Thoughts?

Have you looked at Toyo Open Country ATIIs?

[Apex]

Have you looked at Toyo Open Country ATIIs?

Almost $260/tire. for no good reason.

Just placed the order.

Since I work at the diller, I was able to knock another $10/tire off. Got them for $214/tire plus the $70 rebate. So, $200/tire in the end.

[CaleDeRoo]

2020 lineup changes announced: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/ ... ety.33062/

Hey Dplac, how about a Black & Tan edition in Bikini Blue?

What's the difference between just ordering a tan top?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

2020 lineup changes announced: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/ ... ety.33062/

Hey Dplac, how about a Black & Tan edition in Bikini Blue?

Yea....that could be seriously

It's actually not a bad value since it comes with the 7" screen and premium top. Add in the wheels (which I like quite a bit IRL), and it would be legit.

My biggest thing is I think the "heritage tan" is too light. If it was all dark saddle like on the JT then

I also haven't driven a 2.0t without BSG. Curious how that is as the new base engine. Still has more torque than the 3.6.

I'll still probably end up with a light options Rubicon. JL or JT.

[max225]

2020 lineup changes announced: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/ ... ety.33062/

Hey Dplac, how about a Black & Tan edition in Bikini Blue?

They are throwing 8k on the 2019s now and they are still raising prices by $750-1500 at least leds
Are standard on Sahara’s and rubis like on the jks.

[Johnny_P]

2020 lineup changes announced: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/ ... ety.33062/

Hey Dplac, how about a Black & Tan edition in Bikini Blue?

They are throwing 8k on the 2019s now and they are still raising prices by $750-1500 at least leds
Are standard on Sahara’s and rubis like on the jks.

DEALS DEALS DEALS

[Tar]

I don't see how you can go wrong.

BFG has the name...might be worth that alone. The AT is iconic. I have zero experience with either tire tho.

My research has proven the AT3 to actually be the slightly better tire than the KO2 - better in snow, better on the road, and equal in the dirt. My biggest complaint about them previously is that they just didn't look aggressive enough, but the new XLT changes that.

You can see those results in the tread design, the road contacting patch looks like it is more of a road tire, but the sidewalls have a mud grabbing texture to it. They look neat too!

[Apex]

They are throwing 8k on the 2019s now and they are still raising prices by $750-1500 at least leds
Are standard on Sahara’s and rubis like on the jks.

DEALS DEALS DEALS

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[Apex]

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Oh shit, now there’s a good DFDmoji idea.

:makeitso:

[Apex]

Also, brakes are done. Nice improvement in pedal feel and braking strength.

Rotors side by side.


OE.




Teraflex BRK.

[max225]

Also, brakes are done. Nice improvement in pedal feel and braking strength.

Rotors side by side.


OE.




Teraflex BRK.

That’s a mod ! Btw those tires look ok?

[max225]

:dang: these oem tires last a good amount of time
!

[Tar]

You can see those results in the tread design, the road contacting patch looks like it is more of a road tire, but the sidewalls have a mud grabbing texture to it. They look neat too!

Ideally what I’m looking for. Something good on the road that can gobble some miles, but still good off-road.

I ordered 5, they’ll arrive at the dillerzone on Tuesday. Hopefully I can bribe someone to throw them on.

In4updates on those puppies!

[ChrisoftheNorth]

So the brake upgrade uses the same calipers, but different carriers that allow for larger pads on the larger rotors?

That's legit

[ChrisoftheNorth]

So the brake upgrade uses the same calipers, but different carriers that allow for larger pads on the larger rotors?

That's legit

Si, kinda. Not necessarily larger pads. I'd imagine someone makes a larger pad, but I just got new OE-sized pads.

Regardless, I'm impressed with the result. Better pedal feel and bite, and much better stopping power.

Oh wow, the pad looks larger after to before. Optical illusion.

Great that the results are so JK's need that.

[3rdgenfan]

JLs have been looking nicer and nicer as time go on.

[3rdgenfan]

JLs have been looking nicer and nicer as time go on.

You need to tow things, no?

Unfortunately that would be the limiting factor. Gladiator costs too much right now, and I don't think the 3.6 would enjoy towing too much.