Running two different tires?

[summitlt]

I came accross a good deal today, $20 for two 30x9.5x15 Goodyear MT/Rs They are about 70% tread.

I need two tires to match these. Would you

A. Buy two new MT/Rs $300 shipped

B. Buy two Kumho Venture M/Ts for $205 shipped

C. Buy two "Whatever 30 inch aggressive tire I can find used" for $100 tops

[xjjeepthing]

The problem with running different brands is that not all 30" tires are created equal. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=30X&ratio=9.5&diameter=15&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&performance=ORAT&performance=ORMT&RunFlat=All&x=41&y=9 some companies tire are larger or smaller then others i would advise not to mix and match. If you check the chart there is a 1/2" difference in size between kumho and Goodyear.Hope it helps

[Roodki]

Well, whatever tire you buy, just make sure that on each axle the tires are the same. If you have more than 1/8" difference it'll spin your spider gears while going in a straight line, heating things up quickly, and possibly welding your spider gears to your pinion shaft, thus creating a locker. So unless you really want a welded diff, keep that in mind.

I think you should try to find some more mt/r's though. They look awesome, really different than most other tires, so they'd stand out if you have them mismatched. Maybe you can come across a couple more slightly used ones.

[XJ_ranger]

Well, whatever tire you buy, just make sure that on each axle the tires are the same. If you have more than 1/8" difference it'll spin your spider gears while going in a straight line, heating things up quickly, and possibly welding your spider gears to your pinion shaft, thus creating a locker. So unless you really want a welded diff, keep that in mind.

I think you should try to find some more mt/r's though. They look awesome, really different than most other tires, so they'd stand out if you have them mismatched. Maybe you can come across a couple more slightly used ones.
hmm

the old welded spiders to pinion...

somehow that doesnt add up...

[scoobyxj]

hmm

the old welded spiders to pinion...

somehow that doesnt add up...

yea if you repack your muffler bearings that won't happen.

[xjjeepthing]

Dont forget the horn fluid and carberator belt

[Mercenary]

Personally, I would go with the MT/R's if you are buying 2 new tires to match. I guess it all comes down to what you can afford.

[Rev Den]

My advice?

Quit fing around...by 4 good (not great) tires and be done. Stop beating on your poor MJ, stop thinking about short throw shifters, and just keep it running.

Geeze.

Rev

[summitlt]

My truck, ill do what I want with it. Including beating the shit out of it I want.

/rant

The Dunflops are the same size. I just dont want to pay $132 per tire. I like $90 a lot more.

[ExTankerGuy]

If you want to do what you want, than just do it. Don't ask us! :laugh3: