Tyres

Any recommendations for tyres 235/65/17 for wj2001 grand cherokee Ltd . Need to replace all four. Mainly used on-road and sand/dirt driving. Thanks steve

[OzJeeper]

Take a good hard look at Coopers....then buy 'em. But replace all 5 and rotate them as they should be.

[wrench]

Hi asp 777.
I am considering upgrading to 265/65r17, same size as Prado. Makes sense that these will be more readily available than the std size.
Bridgestone have them available in the Dueler AT 693 & this pattern has proven itself as a good allrounder.
Otherwise you are pretty much stuck with 2 Goodyear offerings, the Wrangler SR/A & F1. Both in the GC Std 235/65r17 size.
Just waiting for some of the other sizes available OS to filter thru Downunder.
Sorry Ozjeeper, I have never been a Cooper fan as I like my tyres to be round & balance well with a minimum of lead weights. Funny thing with Coopers, some love EM & some hate EM. from what I have seen their road type patterns have very light cases & sidewalls, & their true all terrains are noisy & prone to excessive heel/toe wear.
Admittedly they have spent a s##tload in advertising & magazine sponsorship to promote themselves, but I find their restrictive dealer practices a pain.
Regards
David

I am considering upgrading to 265/65r17, same size as Prado. Makes sense that these will be more readily available than the std size

Yeah, Sounds that there there is little to choose from. But need to get somethng soon. Note that the larger size may not fit in the spare's well in the boot. Steve

[wrench]

True I havent tried one in there yet. I think the diameter will be ok. Currently making a false floor to replace tyre cover that will give an extra 20-30 mm width (and a nice flat surface to bult fridge etc onto).
If thats not enough may have to fit partially deflated as I always have a compressor on board.
Pity the tyre manufacturers are lagging on importing some of the sizes available o/seas. 245/70r17 would be just about perfect. How about a nice goodyear mt/r?
Regards
David

From doing some research, i found these, any ideas which would be OK
YOKOHAMA G011 +11 265/65R17 112H
BRIDGESTONE D684 235/65R17 104H
GOODYEAR WRANGLER F1 GY 235/65R17 104V
DUNLOP GRANDTEK AT2 275/65R17 115T
DUNLOP GRANDTEK AT22 275/65R17 115T
DUNLOP GRANDTEK AT20 265/65R17 115T >>>> MY CHOICE
HANKOOK RF08 235/65R175

If i choose a 70 profile - wont that change the speedo reading??

[goodol55]

For what ots worth - I got 93000 out of the Grantreks that came standard on the 80 series cruiser.