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    These tires, what kind are they?

    07-30-2012 10:33 AM #1


    The picture is from the article about the guy that shipped his G Wagen around the world. Does anyone know what type of tire is pictured on the vehicle and spare, and are they still made?
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    07-30-2012 11:36 AM #2
    Not sure - it looks familiar but I can't place it.


    If I were to take a tire around the world it would be the BFG AT.
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    08-04-2012 08:28 AM #3
    Goodyear Wrangler AT
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    08-10-2012 02:32 AM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by mack73 View Post
    Not sure - it looks familiar but I can't place it.


    If I were to take a tire around the world it would be the BFG AT.
    Not even my third choice.
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    08-13-2012 09:55 PM #5
    Looks like a match, double reflex. Thanks. Now that I've posted this thread, I have noticed an XJ at work with these tires.

    While I have your attention, CBJ, what would be your top 'tire to take around the world?'
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    08-14-2012 01:08 AM #6
    Not that you asked me, but I'd say Goodyear Duratracs or Nitto Trail Grapplers. My personal opinion.
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    08-14-2012 02:46 AM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by JeffIsLax View Post
    Looks like a match, double reflex. Thanks. Now that I've posted this thread, I have noticed an XJ at work with these tires.

    While I have your attention, CBJ, what would be your top 'tire to take around the world?'

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    08-14-2012 12:04 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by CBJ View Post
    Cooper Discovery SST.
    STT...great tire in mud and deep snow. Horrible on ice and have a wicked howl.
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    08-15-2012 12:29 AM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by VeeDub_L_U View Post
    STT...great tire in mud and deep snow. Horrible on ice and have a wicked howl.
    All true, but the howl isn't a problem at lower speeds off pavement (gravel). For most of Africa and Asia the ice shouldn't be a major problem...unless you choose to cross Russia in winter and who besides the Germans and French would try that?
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    08-16-2012 01:28 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by CBJ View Post
    All true, but the howl isn't a problem at lower speeds off pavement (gravel). For most of Africa and Asia the ice shouldn't be a major problem...unless you choose to cross Russia in winter and who besides the Germans and French would try that?
    True statements as well.
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