Tire recommendation

[Dean 3326]

Recently purchased a 98 TJ sport came with LT285 75 R16 I find it very difficult to handle. had an alignment done many front suspension parts replaced. Could some one give me advice on what size tire I should run just for general purpose and personal plowing.
Thank you

 

[derekmac]

What do you mean by difficult to handle?

 

[Dean 3326]

All over the road. when it hit a road tar strip or gets close to the shoulder its all over the place hard to handle I ca not believe all the jeeps with these large tires have this problem. I am now considering going with new rims and a norrower tire. What else can be Done?

 

[TJustin]

I personally would go to craigslist and find a set of 15" wheels for your Jeep. Someone would likely have steel or even aluminum stock take-offs at a reasonable price. Having a 15" wheel in my experience has opened up a slew of options for tires. I'd shoot for a 30x9.5x15 if there's no lift, etc. I have not found a situation for the typical person where a BFG All-Terrain K02 doesn't excel.

 

[derekmac]

All over the road. when it hit a road tar strip or gets close to the shoulder its all over the place hard to handle I ca not believe all the jeeps with these large tires have this problem. I am now considering going with new rims and a norrower tire. What else can be Done?

I've gone from stock 245/75-16 to 31x10.50x15 to 33x12.5x15 to 35x12.5x15. The wider tires do follow indentations more, but it's certainly not bad and takes little to no effort to correct while driving.

I'd say you have something more going on. Is the suspension stock? What is the current tire pressure?

 

[Chris]

I've had nothing but good luck with Goodyear Duratracs in virtually every type of terrain. They're amazing in the snow, amazing in the rain, excellent in the mud (not deep mud though), etc.

Truly an amazing all around tire that does just about everything.

 

[Dean 3326]

I personally would go to craigslist and find a set of 15" wheels for your Jeep. Someone would likely have steel or even aluminum stock take-offs at a reasonable price. Having a 15" wheel in my experience has opened up a slew of options for tires. I'd shoot for a 30x9.5x15 if there's no lift, etc. I have not found a situation for the typical person where a BFG All-Terrain K02 doesn't excel.

are you saying that that BFG All terrain is the way to go ?

 

[Dean 3326]

I've gone from stock 245/75-16 to 31x10.50x15 to 33x12.5x15 to 35x12.5x15. The wider tires do follow indentations more, but it's certainly not bad and takes little to no effort to correct while driving.

I'd say you have something more going on. Is the suspension stock? What is the current tire pressure?

Thats the problem everything with the exception of the steering gear has been replaced all new so what else can be done ? the way this handles is unaccetable . thank you for your input

 

[Daryl]

How old are the tires? Check tire pressure for the size/type of tire you run. Perform a dry steering test. Address any issues that arise from said test. Check/set toe-in.

 

[Dean 3326]

How old are the tires? Check tire pressure for the size/type of tire you run. Perform a dry steering test. Address any issues that arise from said test. Check/set toe-in.

toe in has been set just had it aligned. whats involved with a dry steering test?

 

[TJustin]

are you saying that that BFG All terrain is the way to go ?

There are other options. I believe Chris mentioned Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac's. I've been a BF Goodrich fan for years. The All-Terrain should at least be given good consideration when making a decision.