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Super Skinny 32s

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jrobz23, Apr 12, 2020.

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  1. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Follow your heart. :)
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
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  2. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I like those STs as well for my wagon...have a good, period correct look, but wonder about bias-ply tire if I really drive it a lot around on highways and metro areas...
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 17, 2020
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    What exactly is it your wondering about?
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
    #23
  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Radials drive a LOT better....btdt
     
    colojeepguy, Apr 17, 2020
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  5. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    No doubt they do, funny thing though is when I had Nylon, bias-ply tires they were fine unless it was cold as all get out. :)
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
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  6. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    The heart and brain should be in unison so don’t buy till they are. Hahaha......
    I think best tire for you should depend on how you actually plan to use it, so be realistic about your needs.
    Rather than re-type , I suggest you read this thread I had on the 2-A forum.
    BF Goodrich 7.5R KM3
     
    oldtime, Apr 17, 2020
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  7. bigbendhiker

    bigbendhiker Member

    Thanks for posting the link to that tire thread. It's a really good read. Gives a lot to consider, tire pressure, width, height, and especially weight.
     
    bigbendhiker, Apr 17, 2020
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  8. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    If we all followed that how many would have Jeeps? :D
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
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  9. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    So basically I would surmise that the STA is a better snow tire and the BFG is a better for general all around useage.
    The STA is very well spied and readily accepts lots of studs.
    IMHO bias ply flat spots are of virtually no concern on an old rough riding Jeep.
    The KM3 is well known to work well in a wide variety of conditions.
     
    oldtime, Apr 17, 2020
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  10. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Good analysis. I tend to choose a tire that would be the best for the worst situation I would be in, but of course be street worthy also. Florida off road is sand, mud and water. The Goodyear Xtragrip, which the ST design is, worked fine no matter the conditions.
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
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  11. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    Yeah Glenn your right they do look a lot like the old Goodyear Xtra Grip Hi Milers.
    I loved those old M+S tires.
    Have not seen a set of them since the mid 1980’s.
    Here’s a flashback......
    8.25-17 Goodyear Xtra Grip
     
    oldtime, Apr 17, 2020
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  12. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Yep, a step back in time. Directional was the only drawback to them. If I remember right they did come out with some very similar, or identical to the ST's also. That's what I had in mind as a reference.
     
    Glenn, Apr 17, 2020
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  13. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    I think the brain is gonna win out. Prolly goin with the skinny KM3s
     
    Jrobz23, Apr 18, 2020
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  14. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    Good choice.... maybe you can find them on sale somewhere....
     
    oldtime, Apr 18, 2020
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  15. fhoehle

    fhoehle Sponsor

    That's no joke, a friend of mine had a set on a Commando, I could hear him a long way off. They really worked well though. I remember the tires being around on various vehicles for a very long time.
     
    fhoehle, Apr 18, 2020
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  16. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    I bought 6 of the 235 75 16, (5) 35 12.5 17, (4) 205 75 15 trailer tires, and (5) 225 75 15 trailer tires all at the same time. $2100 including freight it averaged $10 per tire and I did have shipped to a commercial address. I did not balance the dually tires because it is an off-road only farm truck. But I did balance the 35 12.5 17's and they used less weight than the 265 70 17's on my GMC truck.

    You have to order over the phone and the lady said they were first run tires, just overstock. They were about 12 months old when I got them.
     
    Mike C, Apr 20, 2020
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  17. Jrobz23

    Jrobz23 Member

    4WP has the KM3s right now on sale. Free tax and shipping. 5 for $732.45
     
    Jrobz23, Apr 20, 2020
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