good non-NDT tires

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good non-NDT tires

Post by robymn » Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:22 pm

I'm looking to buy non-NDT tires so that my NDT's won't wear out fast. What's the general consensus when it comes to all-around non-NDT tires? Some of my choices are Goodyear, BFGoodrich and Hankook tires. Thanks in advance for any help.


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Post by Mark Jesic » Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:12 am

Rob, on my previous jeep, i had Nankang tyres, these proved to be excellent value for money.

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Post by robymn » Sun Feb 18, 2018 4:38 pm

Thanks for the suggestion. I ended up getting some used BFGoodrich tires from a friend.

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Post by Frank USMC » Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:56 pm

Robymn
I have several photos here of MP jeeps running with non NDT tires, just in case some one gives you a hard time.
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Post by Wolfman » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:34 am

I have a good friend that is running radial tires on his daily driver jeep.
He says he loves them. They handle and drive a whole lot better than bias ply tires.
Don't remember what brand he has.
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Post by artificer » Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:32 am

My last 'daily driver' jeep used 215x75x15 Kuhmo 795 Touring all seasons
Same rolling radius as 600x16 & they were great in every way.
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Post by Wolfman » Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:11 am

Is that you in the reflection in the hub cap, John ??
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Post by artificer » Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:09 am

Yep. They were better times with a 4 large car garage.
2 cars, jeep, workbench & large work area.
Now down to a 2 car garage & 3 vehicles....was 4 vehicles until last week when one went through auction few weeks ago & was sold to someone in Devon UK.
The current 3rd vehicle was sold in the same auction & that is supposed to be off to Germany [when the money hits the auctioneers bank!].

Here's another picture with my then daily driver in 1969 after NAM & discharge from the military. Was setting off cross country with NDT's.
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Post by Wolfman » Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:58 am

Those were the days ! :D
When I got home, Mom thought I was too skinny and set out to fatten me up. :shock:
Fortunately, I kept her at bay. 8)
Got to admit, father time is working on me now, but I think I am still doing OK for an Old Fart.
Younger women. They will either keep you young or kill you !
I'll shut up. :wink:
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Post by artificer » Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:32 pm

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