Recommendations.

TommyHotWheel · 04-13-2011, 12:02 AM

Could we or should we make a sticky for parts/service/repair recommendations? I was thinking about this when I bought my new tires. Just a little shout to inform others about good stuff we have come across or would recommend to others. I'll start, just bought a set of General Grabber AT2s for my mostly highway driven Jeep Liberty Limited. Love these tires. They are more aggressive than my Firestones that were on it(suck) and still have better handling and offroad characteristics. I was going to get BFG All Terrains, like I had on my Wrangler(hated them), but found better reviews and a less expensive price, so I got them. After over a month and about 1200 miles, they are fantastic, great traction on both soupy mud and loose sandy dirt, as well as great road tires. I got a price of $147 apiece with mounting, balance, stems and tire disposal. This was @$25 a tire cheaper than the BFGs, which I would say is the closest comparable tire.

Cutty72 · 04-13-2011, 12:05 AM

I like my Hankook ATM's. Only 5k on them so far, but no complaints.

Homeslice · 04-13-2011, 12:35 AM

I always go to Tirerack.com and read their comparison tests.

TommyHotWheel · 04-13-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I always go to Tirerack.com and read their comparison tests.

I bet you are a riot at parties...

Homeslice · 04-13-2011, 03:22 AM

Well I'm not keen on spending $500+ on something without doing some basic research first. It's a lot better than taking the advice of some dweeb in a walk-in tire store. They're just trying to sell you whatever they have on the shelf.......which are usually not the best tires.

Particle Man · 04-13-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyHotWheel

I bet you are a riot at parties...

derf · 04-13-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I always go to Tirerack.com and read their comparison tests.

me too

pauldun170 · 04-13-2011, 10:13 AM

I took me about 2 minutes staring at the sig before I actually read the post.
I'm still not sure what his thread is about

dubbs · 04-13-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I took me about 2 minutes staring at the sig before I actually read the post.
I'm still not sure what his thread is about

Same here.. haha

Bluestreak · 04-13-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

What's the discussion topic in here again?? I can't seem to recall...

04-13-2011, 12:02 AM	#1
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Recommendations. Could we or should we make a sticky for parts/service/repair recommendations? I was thinking about this when I bought my new tires. Just a little shout to inform others about good stuff we have come across or would recommend to others. I'll start, just bought a set of General Grabber AT2s for my mostly highway driven Jeep Liberty Limited. Love these tires. They are more aggressive than my Firestones that were on it(suck) and still have better handling and offroad characteristics. I was going to get BFG All Terrains, like I had on my Wrangler(hated them), but found better reviews and a less expensive price, so I got them. After over a month and about 1200 miles, they are fantastic, great traction on both soupy mud and loose sandy dirt, as well as great road tires. I got a price of $147 apiece with mounting, balance, stems and tire disposal. This was @$25 a tire cheaper than the BFGs, which I would say is the closest comparable tire. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

04-13-2011, 12:35 AM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I always go to Tirerack.com and read their comparison tests.

04-13-2011, 03:22 AM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Well I'm not keen on spending $500+ on something without doing some basic research first. It's a lot better than taking the advice of some dweeb in a walk-in tire store. They're just trying to sell you whatever they have on the shelf.......which are usually not the best tires.