Sasquatch Tire conundrum

[userdude]

I know better, but I was being cheap (mostly to see if I want to be on 35's vs 33.5/37's) and picked up a set of 5 this weekend from @Discount Tire, with replacement certificates (given how likely they are to fail) it was $1150 for all 5, mounted and balanced.

I suspect that I am not going to like them, but I also wanted to keep the unsprung weight low considering that I am moving to the Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 struts, which would benefit from keeping the weight down on each corner - they aren't Fox 2.5 or 3.0 shocks after all. These are nearly 20# lighter than many other options, and 10# lighter than the 33.5" Milestar Patagonia M/T tires I am running.

What are these replacement certificates?

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[mpeugeot]

What are these replacement certificates?

 

[1st 75th ranger]

I was out in some pretty mild off road conditions (mostly gravel roads) and at regular tire pressure (39psi) and got a flat. Found a hole (although nothing indicating what caused the hole) so swapped to the spare. Got home and tried to plug the hole and then found another leak. Plugged that one (which was more of a pinhole) and then found even more pinholes. So tire is shot.

These are the stock Goodyears with almost 23k miles on them.

Now the conundrum, I'd like to replace them with K03s but they won't be available until August.

So do I get another Wrangler as a spare now and get the K03s later? Or get a set of something else now and hope the rest of the Goodyears last another couple months?

the factory tires are decent on road and sand but rocks trails and mud not so
there are many brands with pros and cons you may need like tire ratings or tread patterns
i went e rated 36x12.5x17 i air them down a bit and they are super tuff on the trail also havent lost much mpg but did pick up some noise

 

[Realtor]

I like the OE Goodyear tires. They did great at Moab for the off roadeo. They grip, last for me and fling rocks. Plugs are fine. You could put in some slime for the pinholes.

 

[swooshdave]

I like the OE Goodyear tires. They did great at Moab for the off roadeo. They grip, last for me and fling rocks. Plugs are fine. You could put in some slime for the pinholes.

I'm afraid of what is causing the pinholes.

 

[B Miller]

Ever since watching your videos on this tire it has been my #1 choice to replace the territories this summer. When you say they are a bit slippery in the rain, can you expand on that a bit. I am in the same area of the country as you, up a state in the cascade foothills where moss grows well.

How bad are they in the rain? It sounded like they did okay from your snow review you poated. Do they lose traction easy in wet conditions or just a bit worse than the Goodyear Sasquatch tires?

I'm not sure how to explain it, could be my driving. I remember when they were newer, I'd have to take it easy on wet roads. But, now that there's some miles on the tires they seem fine.

Good on wet roads, final answer

Maybe it's just me and my driving...

 

[B Miller]

I’d consider those but I was also looking for a snow tire, especially considering how many times I got stuck this year. Or maybe that was because the snow was too deep…

You are looking for a 3 peak now rating? Road OR off road?

 

[swooshdave]

You are looking for a 3 peak now rating? Road OR off road?

I want it ALL! On Road, Off Road, Snow, Rain, Sleet, Hail...

 

[Realtor]

I'm afraid of what is causing the pinholes.

Go to a tire dealer? My guess is something that you ran over.
Slime would fix the pinholes and any future pinholes. I think a carcas failure would mean belt separation and catastrophic failure of the tire, not swiss cheese holes. The way these are made, no holes unless you run over something.
Pinholes are rare, I've never had them.

 

[swooshdave]

Go to a tire dealer? My guess is something that you ran over.
Slime would fix the pinholes and any future pinholes. I think a carcas failure would mean belt separation and catastrophic failure of the tire, not swiss cheese holes. The way these are made, no holes unless you run over something.
Pinholes are rare, I've never had them.

Nor have I. Tire place is just going to tell me to replace.

 

[B Miller]

I want it ALL! On Road, Off Road, Snow, Rain, Sleet, Hail...

Oh my...we're going to need a spreadsheet!

 

[Realtor]

I trust any good shop will tell you if there is a tire issue causing your failure / holes. A lot of real resources past the forum. I use the reviews at Tire Rack and their call in / chat / email. If you don't know a shop, I trust Discount Tire stores generally.

 

[Callelk]

The one thing that I don't know is how many more miles the rest of the Goodyears will last. At 23k are they almost dead or will they last a few thousand more?

If you were closer I'd sell you all 5 of mine...........

 

[SeptuagenerianSasquatch]

Tale the pin-holes tire to another tire shop or two and get second opinion(s). This is weird, and may be a product defect, in case your dealer should make a claim against Goodyear. Interesting that this problem hasn't shown up with your other tires--that's worth looking into.

 

[userdude]

Blimey! Ya got wormholes, WORMHOLES! Ye shud shwab yer decks more often! Aargh!

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