I'll need to buy tires soon and figured who better to get feedback from than those right here in AZ that run the same trails and terrain for comparison. So..
I'm currently running Kelly Edge ATs. They're not horrible, but they're getting pretty chewed up in the rocky terrain that's pretty unavoidable here in AZ (and only have a 2 ply sidewall), so I'll be buying something else when the time comes.
My questions for those of you who have run both MTs and ATs:
1. Are MTs really that much louder on the road than ATs (assume regular/proper rotation, etc.)? Given soft tops aren't that quiet on the highway to begin with, will the difference be negligible or noticeably worse?
2. I realize MTs will perform better in mud; are they really any better in dry conditions than a top quality AT?
The ATs have served me well and the only practical reason to go to MTs over a better AT thus far would be for the occasional mud encounter. I do like the more aggressive look of the MTs, but with ~70% of time spent on the road getting to the trails, if it's going to suck driving with them (loud and/or not a great ride) and not provide a significant upside on performance, I don't want to buy MTs only to potentially regret and have to resell and redirect.
Tagging all the AZ folks who have joined up for a number of rides as those trails are a good representation...
@Blackiosh @RINC @Farmergreg @Boinked @Chris @starkey480 @pc1p @nk24 @Jamison C @ac_ @Gblabla @1945GPW @kmas0n @Rooscooter @JnJ_Adventures @PurpleTJAZ @5632 @Pressurized @Wakeangel @Dale W @ToddL @DaveC @Smitty61416 @R3ID05TJ @minimull @Nguzzo @il buono
I'm currently running Kelly Edge ATs. They're not horrible, but they're getting pretty chewed up in the rocky terrain that's pretty unavoidable here in AZ (and only have a 2 ply sidewall), so I'll be buying something else when the time comes.
- TJ is a weekend fun and hunting vehicle, not a DD
- Driven 5,000 - 7,000 mi/year, ~70% on-road / ~30% off-road
- I typically commute 1-2 hours to/from trails, mostly on the freeway
- I do occasionally flat tow it behind my truck
- Easy to difficult trails; no hard core rock crawling....but rocks, and even some crawling, are unavoidable here, as you all know
- My TJ has a soft top
- Running 15x8 wheels, I've narrowed it down to BFG, Cooper, General and possibly Toyo for my next set of tires.
My questions for those of you who have run both MTs and ATs:
1. Are MTs really that much louder on the road than ATs (assume regular/proper rotation, etc.)? Given soft tops aren't that quiet on the highway to begin with, will the difference be negligible or noticeably worse?
2. I realize MTs will perform better in mud; are they really any better in dry conditions than a top quality AT?
The ATs have served me well and the only practical reason to go to MTs over a better AT thus far would be for the occasional mud encounter. I do like the more aggressive look of the MTs, but with ~70% of time spent on the road getting to the trails, if it's going to suck driving with them (loud and/or not a great ride) and not provide a significant upside on performance, I don't want to buy MTs only to potentially regret and have to resell and redirect.
Tagging all the AZ folks who have joined up for a number of rides as those trails are a good representation...
@Blackiosh @RINC @Farmergreg @Boinked @Chris @starkey480 @pc1p @nk24 @Jamison C @ac_ @Gblabla @1945GPW @kmas0n @Rooscooter @JnJ_Adventures @PurpleTJAZ @5632 @Pressurized @Wakeangel @Dale W @ToddL @DaveC @Smitty61416 @R3ID05TJ @minimull @Nguzzo @il buono