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crustysarge · 08-20-2005, 10:01 AM

I need to buy some 235/75-15 tires for the 72 and since it rains a lot here I need a good wet weather tire. Very little snow, no mud, just rain.

Suggestions?

Alan Potter · 08-20-2005, 10:38 AM

I swear by the Goodyear Eagle RS-A. I have used them for about 12-15 years and they perform very well in wet weather.

A.P. · 08-20-2005, 10:59 AM

I've used this site to order tires.
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

**Stocker** · 08-20-2005, 11:27 AM

Bridgestone Revo - a bit stiff riding but very good handling and an excellent rain tire. I put them on our Grand Cherokee last year and have been happy with them. No tendency to hydroplane, unlike the Micheling LTXs that were previously on the Jeep.

Bill72BB · 08-20-2005, 11:30 AM

I use the site A.P. posted , but read the reviews also some disagree with there evaluation .

Looks like the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza were ranked the highest ,

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.P.

I've used this site to order tires.
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

Been using the TIRE RACK for 12 years now, another tire to
consider are DUNLOP, I had them on my 87 Formula, they're
alot nicer in the rain than people give them credit for, trust
me, I tested them forwards, backwards, and sideways.

dinnut · 08-21-2005, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Been using the TIRE RACK for 12 years now, another tire to
consider are DUNLOP, I had them on my 87 Formula, they're
alot nicer in the rain than people give them credit for, trust
me, I tested them forwards, backwards, and sideways.

yeah i got dunlop g/t qualifiers on the 70 275/60 really good in wet weather ive never hydroplaned and i drive fast in the rain hahaha

crustysarge · 08-21-2005, 04:18 AM

Revo looks a bit agressive, noisy? Anybody running Coopers or have experience with them?

Alan Potter · 08-21-2005, 06:45 AM

had a set of coopers on my car, noisy. never have another set.

**Stocker** · 08-21-2005, 10:55 AM

No, the Revos are quiet. On some types of pavement you can just barely hear them, but it's just a soft whooshing sound, not a whine or howl like some snow tires. BTW the Revos on my Jeep are the same size you are planning on for your truck, on 15x7 rims. They are reputed to be very good snow tires but I can't personally verify that. During last winter's snows, I drove my truck and left the Jeep parked!

*72longbed* · 08-21-2005, 07:56 PM

Brigestone REVO's are the best tire I ever put on a pickup truck. Every other tire I have used would allow the back end of an empty pickup to 'move around' on wet roads, not the REVO. Very solid performer were it counts for vehicles that are light in the rear as our trucks can be. Have had my REVO's for about 2.5 years now and will buy them again for all of my trucks in the future.

72longbed

08-20-2005, 10:01 AM	#1
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Wet Weather Tires I need to buy some 235/75-15 tires for the 72 and since it rains a lot here I need a good wet weather tire. Very little snow, no mud, just rain. Suggestions?

08-20-2005, 10:38 AM	#2
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	I swear by the Goodyear Eagle RS-A. I have used them for about 12-15 years and they perform very well in wet weather. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

08-20-2005, 11:27 AM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,732	Bridgestone Revo - a bit stiff riding but very good handling and an excellent rain tire. I put them on our Grand Cherokee last year and have been happy with them. No tendency to hydroplane, unlike the Micheling LTXs that were previously on the Jeep. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-20-2005, 11:30 AM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I use the site A.P. posted , but read the reviews also some disagree with there evaluation . Looks like the Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza were ranked the highest , __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen , Last edited by Bill72BB; 08-20-2005 at 11:35 AM.

08-21-2005, 06:45 AM	#9
Alan Potter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 162	had a set of coopers on my car, noisy. never have another set. __________________ '12 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 '05 Silverado SWB '67 Chevrolet CST 2wd '49 Willys Jeepster

08-20-2005, 10:59 AM	#3
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I've used this site to order tires. http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

08-21-2005, 04:18 AM	#8
crustysarge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aviano, Italy Posts: 221	Revo looks a bit agressive, noisy? Anybody running Coopers or have experience with them?

08-21-2005, 10:55 AM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,732	No, the Revos are quiet. On some types of pavement you can just barely hear them, but it's just a soft whooshing sound, not a whine or howl like some snow tires. BTW the Revos on my Jeep are the same size you are planning on for your truck, on 15x7 rims. They are reputed to be very good snow tires but I can't personally verify that. During last winter's snows, I drove my truck and left the Jeep parked! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-21-2005, 07:56 PM	#11
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Bridgestone REVO's Brigestone REVO's are the best tire I ever put on a pickup truck. Every other tire I have used would allow the back end of an empty pickup to 'move around' on wet roads, not the REVO. Very solid performer were it counts for vehicles that are light in the rear as our trucks can be. Have had my REVO's for about 2.5 years now and will buy them again for all of my trucks in the future. 72longbed

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