Tires choices.............again.

I have searched this forum and others and found alot of threads regarding tire sizes. Before I go ahead and pull the trigger on a new set for myself I thought I would ask my own question. I have 5 of the 16"x5" wheels and my jeep has no lift. I am not looking for a big tire but at the same time am not impressed with what I have read about the performance of the NDT's. I would like a tire that is in the 29 to 30 height range and I would like to keep it as narrow as possible(like the bias ply tires of old). Has anyone had any luck with the 225/75R16 tires out there on wheels of my size? I have had mine checked out by a couple tire shops and the wheels are sound and will hold air. The 215/85R16 appear to be a little tall. Does anyone have any pics? Any thoughts or specific tire choices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

I got 7.50 / 16 on my 55 and i like them about 31" tall 8 ply and there about 20 years old that i bought new last year at an old western auto that the guy had on the shelf and thought heed never sell them.

 

Thanks, Cooper still makes a bias ply 7.50-16LT but they come in at over 32 inches and I thought they would be to big. Maybe I am wrong. Do you have any lift on your jeep? do you experience any rubbing? Here is the link
http://coopertires.com/us/en/ProductDetails.asp?ProdType=LtTruck&id=49&title=Light+Truck+Tires

 

No lift and no rubbing work great it the woods and mud

 

I have searched high and low for a tire just like that. I'm still looking but the pickens ar slim. :?

 

Any manufacturer that still makes tires just like that. Thats the type of tire I want on my jeep but cant seem to find any. Any links would be helpfull. Thanks

 

Try your local Agway or a place like it....


BUBBA

 

Apparently these Hercules tires are available ... don't know where to source them though.
http://www.herculestire.com/hercules/pdfs/SuperExpress_HDTBias.pdf

 

http://www.herculestire.com/subdir/locate_hercules.htm

 

Here is what I have. I am very pleased with how they perform. They are actually rated better than the mud terrain tires. They have 50k mile warranty, dont seem to stress bearings, and have a thick overhanging bead plus extra armor on the sidewall.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/tires/allterraintako.jsp

 

What about these?
you can get in 7.50-16
http://www.roverworld.com/Tires/michelin.htm

 

tires that look cool, tires that work, tires that wont stress wheel bearings, axles and such is an agonizing decision. My observation is that big lugged tires wear out really, really fast if you drive on pavement.
Its simply a matter of being realistic about how you drive your Jeep, and where you drive it. A simple matter of the your expectations.

 

Maxx, What size are you running and on what wheel? Any lift? Thanks.

 

Don't forget that with those tall, stiff, bias-ply vintage-look tires, you get to experience that vintage ride quality we all want (not!)

 

I kinda like the ride are we all getting a little soft