sporthorse
New Member
Hi, first post here.
I have an 03 KJ Sport in need of new tires (3.7 5-spd 4wd with over 157k). Bought it new and have LOVED it every day since.
Been running General Grabber HTS 235/70/16s and it's been a great tire, but looking to get something more aggressive and solid for snow/ice/slush performance (northeast). I'm what tirerack would call a "spirited" driver...I like to corner tight and fast and dislike losing speed thus creative negotiation type driving around the "mall drivers" is a daily occurrence, conditions permitting and always safe of course.
At this point I'm considering the Grabber AT2s, so my tire shop friend recommended the 225/75/16 in the AT2s - going with the theory taller and narrower tires perform best in snow.
However, I came across this old thread http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f200/what-widest-tire-stock-suspension-52433/ in a search. Haven't measured if/how much sag there may be, but I've not done anything to my suspension or shocks in recent memory so I'm thinking it must have some sag? Over speed bumps in cold temps it does creak... Suspension/shock work will have to be on the next KJ to-do list as I just had full brakes/2nd clutch installed/trans checked (pilot bearing blew out) at 150k so that was shock enough for the KJ budget.
So my question is, should I stay with the 235/70s assuming the suspension is sagging, risk it and get the 225/75s for better snow performance, or consider a different tire altogether? Oh and I'm thinking if I stay with the 235/70s I won't have to buy a 5th for the spare?
Thanks so much!!
I have an 03 KJ Sport in need of new tires (3.7 5-spd 4wd with over 157k). Bought it new and have LOVED it every day since.
Been running General Grabber HTS 235/70/16s and it's been a great tire, but looking to get something more aggressive and solid for snow/ice/slush performance (northeast). I'm what tirerack would call a "spirited" driver...I like to corner tight and fast and dislike losing speed thus creative negotiation type driving around the "mall drivers" is a daily occurrence, conditions permitting and always safe of course.
At this point I'm considering the Grabber AT2s, so my tire shop friend recommended the 225/75/16 in the AT2s - going with the theory taller and narrower tires perform best in snow.
However, I came across this old thread http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/f200/what-widest-tire-stock-suspension-52433/ in a search. Haven't measured if/how much sag there may be, but I've not done anything to my suspension or shocks in recent memory so I'm thinking it must have some sag? Over speed bumps in cold temps it does creak... Suspension/shock work will have to be on the next KJ to-do list as I just had full brakes/2nd clutch installed/trans checked (pilot bearing blew out) at 150k so that was shock enough for the KJ budget.
So my question is, should I stay with the 235/70s assuming the suspension is sagging, risk it and get the 225/75s for better snow performance, or consider a different tire altogether? Oh and I'm thinking if I stay with the 235/70s I won't have to buy a 5th for the spare?
Thanks so much!!