which tire should i choose??

[projectMANCHI]

Hi, just ordered the rough country 4.5" lift kit for my 86 comanche.

 

next thing to buy is wheels and tires, I'm going to get some black daytona steelies 15x8 with -12 offset.

 

my question is should i buy mickey thompson baja mtz 31x10.5x15, or bf good wrench a/t ko's 32x11.5x15.

 

these are the only available sizes in these particular tires, i want the mtz but i feel like 31's will be too small for a 4.5" lift, i also like the bf goodies plus they are cheaper and i feel like 32's will look a lot better.

 

what tire do you guys think i should buy? looking to order them here in the next couple days, THANKS

[Eagle]

I ran 31x10.50s when I had the 4" lift in my '88 MJ and I didn't feel I needed (or wanted) anything larger.

 

Whatever floats your boat.

[thejim42]

If you don't use stock rims they will rub the fender with no lift. If you use factory wheels the largest you can go is 31x10.5 but you may rub the LCA slightly

[HOrnbrod]

First post. You just ordered a lift kit, have not installed it yet, and are concerned about wheels/tires. Get your lift installed first on your 86, get it right, then go from there.

[88ComancheMitch]

Ever looked at General Grabber AT2?

[projectMANCHI]

Ever looked at General Grabber AT2?

yes, i have but i really like the aggressiveness of the MTZ

[projectMANCHI]

First post. You just ordered a lift kit, have not installed it yet, and are concerned about wheels/tires. Get your lift installed first on your 86, get it right, then go from there.

Yes, i am already concerned about wheels and tires, just a little excited about this build, definitely plan on waiting until i install the lift to order the tires though

 

thanks

[projectMANCHI]

I ran 31x10.50s when I had the 4" lift in my '88 MJ and I didn't feel I needed (or wanted) anything larger.

 

Whatever floats your boat.

Sweet thank you

[Eagle]

Yes, i am already concerned about wheels and tires, just a little excited about this build, definitely plan on waiting until i install the lift to order the tires though

Really? That's not what you said a couple of posts above.

  

what tire do you guys think i should buy? looking to order them here in the next couple days,

Keep in mind that if you have an '86, unless you have done a power plant swap/upgrade, you have either a second generation 2.5L or a 2.8L engine. Neither is a powerhouse. They'll be working hard to push 31-inch tires. I don't think you'll be happy with 32s or anything larger.

[thejim42]

I personally don't like BFGs because everyone I've ever had has unraveled on me

[Dadinator]

I have had a couple of sets of BFG's.  Good Tires.

I now have Cooper AT3's on the TJ.  Love Them!  Quieter on the street, and do way better in the rain on the street.  And they are reasonably priced.

They seem to have a really good grip off road for an AT.

Another plus is they are like the only tire still manufactured in the US.

[87Warrior]

Agreed. I have a set of AT3's waiting to be installed. Have used the truck variety on a full size and am looking forward to trying the regular version on the MJ.

 

Of the two options you posted, I would be more inclined to go with the BFG. Sure it is slightly taller, but the tread design won't create as much rolling resistance which your truck will appreciate.

[Incommando]

First of all be brutally honest with how you will use the truck. Aggressive tires are great if you need them. Otherwise most have many drawbacks such as greater cost, decreased tire life & MPG, road noise, loss of on-road handling ability, bad effects on wet and/or icy roads, and such. If you do not need them then get an A/T or even a street tread and you will be a happier camper. There is a large penalty involved with being a poser when it comes to tires.

 

The difference in ground clearance and wheel-well stuffing between a 31 & 32 is only 1/2". It is also only a couple of hundred RPM's difference at daily driving speed. Personally I think that 32x11.5's look about right on a 4.5" lift.

 

[reubj]

Ever looked at General Grabber AT2?

+1

[88ComancheMitch]

Keep in mind mud terrains will be loud and wear quickly as they are knobby and softer

[MuddFoot]

i hate all bfg tires alot of issues with them have quite a few rip open on me. the general grabbers a/t 2s is what i ran on my 99 cherokee and loved them i would def buy again.

cooper a/t3s i put on my wifes liberty its the only tire that has lasted more than 2 years of her driving. she went through 2 sets of stock goodyears which i will never own another goodyear. she has 60k on the at3s and they still have a little tread.

[FarmerBrown5]

Something else to look into is the Wal-Mart special, Goodyear Authority's. 150 bucks a whack and they are pretty good tires. 

[dasbulliwagen]

I've always loved the look of the pro comp extreme all terrains. I've yet to have a chance to buy a set though. For an A/T they look pretty aggressive. And like was said you'll be suffering in the power dept the bigger you go with tires. Especially with the 2.5 or 2.8.

[gogmorgo]

Another vote for the Grabber AT2's. They wear pretty well on the highway, and grab decently on loose surfaces. They also accept studs for winter use, but even unstudded I've got pretty good results out of them in the snow. With open diffs I've never been stuck in snow unless I've been plowing with my bumpers.