WK2 - Front recovery hooks ?

[mhillman]

I have no details of the screw in hook solution. Presumably you could fit 2 (but assumptions are risky with this issue).

[darthgus]

Re: Tyre sizing

I know of 2 tyres that are AT in 265/60 R18 of sufficient load rating
Coopers A/T3 (110T)
Yokohama Geolandars A-T/S (GO12) (110H)

I havent looked as the BFGoodrich site has not worked for me in the 5 months ive been waiting for my car, but im sure they would have a tyre this size and load rating as well.
Interestingly USA have a silent armor in the 265/60 R18 that has a 112T rating - Amazes me why we in australia we dont have this one available...

If you have a look at here also (http://kumho.com.au/kumho/suv4x4.kh) it clearly states the KL21 Solus tyres are highway terrain, NOT all terrain - This is a pretty simple case of false advertising specially with the Off Road Adventure Pack that specifically says it comes with 265/60 R18 All-terrain Tyres.

[mhillman]

The other suitable tyre (recommended by Chrysler) is the Hercules Terra Trac ATR 265/60/R18.

[jzp]

Originally Posted by darthgus

Re: Tyre sizing

I know of 2 tyres that are AT in 265/60 R18 of sufficient load rating
Coopers A/T3 (110T)
Yokohama Geolandars A-T/S (GO12) (110H)

I havent looked as the BFGoodrich site has not worked for me in the 5 months ive been waiting for my car, but im sure they would have a tyre this size and load rating as well.
Interestingly USA have a silent armor in the 265/60 R18 that has a 112T rating - Amazes me why we in australia we dont have this one available...

If you have a look at here also (http://kumho.com.au/kumho/suv4x4.kh) it clearly states the KL21 Solus tyres are highway terrain, NOT all terrain - This is a pretty simple case of false advertising specially with the Off Road Adventure Pack that specifically says it comes with 265/60 R18 All-terrain Tyres.

I purchased some BFG rugged terrains - 100% improvement in offroad. Got them from thewheeldeal.com.au

[Thommo]

Originally Posted by darthgus

Re: Tyre sizing

I know of 2 tyres that are AT in 265/60 R18 of sufficient load rating
Coopers A/T3 (110T)
Yokohama Geolandars A-T/S (GO12) (110H)

I havent looked as the BFGoodrich site has not worked for me in the 5 months ive been waiting for my car, but im sure they would have a tyre this size and load rating as well.
Interestingly USA have a silent armor in the 265/60 R18 that has a 112T rating - Amazes me why we in australia we dont have this one available...

If you have a look at here also (http://kumho.com.au/kumho/suv4x4.kh) it clearly states the KL21 Solus tyres are highway terrain, NOT all terrain - This is a pretty simple case of false advertising specially with the Off Road Adventure Pack that specifically says it comes with 265/60 R18 All-terrain Tyres.

Be carefull here as the Coopers in 265/60 R18 are passenger car rated not light truck so not much different in construction to the Khumos, check the ply ratings etc. The only 18 they have for offroad is a 275/65 R18 which is 10ply and unfortunately 40mm bigger in diameter.

[Tk7]

Originally Posted by mhillman

Latest information from Chrysler.

Recovery hooks:
By mid-April there will be two solutions on offer:
a. A single recovery hook that fits to the current mounting for the tow hook. Hard to see how this can be sufficiently rated, but if Chrysler says it is - it is.
b. A nudge bar that has two integrated recovery hooks.

They will be available as a spare part through dealerships.

Tyres:

There are 265/60R18 AT available, but be very careful about the load rating. It must be 110. This disqualifies the Goodyear Silent Armor which only has a rating of 109. Running tryes below spec could theoretically invalidate your insurance.

Hmm... front hooks as "spare part" sounds like 2012 grand cherokee owners are going to be hit with part an labour costs for something thats standard on all 4wd

[fester]

There are not too many 4wds with standard recovery hooks unless that has changed in last couple of years. About the only one I would call acceptable is the Nissan hook and last time I owned one it was one side only. I would not call the loops on 80 & 100 series cruisers recovery points. Not sure about newer prados, 200's, mitsubishis etc. big issue we looked into as 4wd club committee few years ago. The only thing Jeep is really behind with is suitable mounting points compared the Japs not do much provision itself