Which wheel/tire ???

[Xploit]

Hello All,

I have been waiting for a truck to come on the scene for over a year. I had high hopes for the Defender, but that was a huge let down. I had a Sahara in the 90's, but Im not really into todays Jeep. Then I saw this and knew it was the one. I reserved a 2 door OBANKS model. Is it correct to assume that the reveal 2 door in the video, and the one most often pictured, is running the Sasquatch package? If so, I definitely like the look but was wondering on what the actual drivability on roads and in snow would be? I will do some off roading but that will probably 25% or less. Would the look change drastically with a smaller tire? Lots of time to think about these things.

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[Spooled]

Without Sasquatch it's going to look drastically different. The base outer banks comes with 255/70 all terrain tires on an 18in wheel and without the HOSS suspension.

 

[Orbiter]

The MTs on the 'Squatch package will likely be louder than All-Terrains on road, as is typical of MTs vs ATs. They certainly look great and make the vehicle look purpose-built for off-roading. Since I also will be spending most of the time on the road I figured I probably won't make much use of 35" MTs on the Sasquatch package.

 

[Xploit]

The MTs on the 'Squatch package will likely be louder than All-Terrains on road, as is typical of MTs vs ATs. They certainly look great and make the vehicle look purpose-built for off-roading. Since I also will be spending most of the time on the road I figured I probably won't make much use of 35" MTs on the Sasquatch package.

But I still want them! Do people use them on the road? Do they make the drive uncomfortable? IS it marginal or is it a big price (comfort, handling and fuel economy) to pay for looks?

 

[Orbiter]

But I still want them! Do people use them on the road? Do they make the drive uncomfortable? IS it marginal or is it a big price (comfort, handling and fuel economy) to pay for looks?

I'll leave real-life experiences to people who've driven in them to chime in! I've definitely seen plenty of trucks in big MTs around the greater Denver area.

 

[bwomp91]

So my personal experience with MTs is limited to friends who had them on Jeeps. They're LOUD. I mean a noticeable hum even at city speeds, and on the highway you're struggling to have a conversation around 60mph. When I've driven them alone, it's no problem. I don't mind the hum. When I'm with friends trying to talk, it was a bit of a nuisance. I definitely understand the aesthetic though. I LOVE the way MTs look...I just know I don't need them 99%, if not 100%, of the time. ATs are pretty darn capable short of extremes. That being said, it leads me to a question of my own...

Does anyone know specifically what tire will end up on those who select the AT 33" LT285/70R17? All terrains can vary their looks dramatically...some nearly as aesthetically pleasing as an MT (...almost) and others that look like they may as well be regular all-season road tires.

 

[Orbiter]

So my personal experience with MTs is limited to friends who had them on Jeeps. They're LOUD. I mean a noticeable hum even at city speeds, and on the highway you're struggling to have a conversation around 60mph. When I've driven them alone, it's no problem. I don't mind the hum. When I'm with friends trying to talk, it was a bit of a nuisance. I definitely understand the aesthetic though. I LOVE the way MTs look...I just know I don't need them 99%, if not 100%, of the time. ATs are pretty darn capable short of extremes. That being said, it leads me to a question of my own...

Does anyone know specifically what tire will end up on those who select the AT 33" LT285/70R17? All terrains can vary their looks dramatically...some nearly as aesthetically pleasing as an MT (...almost) and others that look like they may as well be regular all-season road tires.

BFG TA KO2 per the info thread images:

 

[bwomp91]

BFG TA KO2 per the info thread images:

Awesome, not sure how I missed that! Those are some solid looking ATs, so that solidifies my choice. Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 16780]

The 35" and Squatch is too much off-road for my needs, but the 32" standards, IMO, don't look good. I'm going to switch out to Toyo AT III Open Country's on either the BD or BB/manual if I can ever make up my mind, or my dealer finally re-contacts me LOL. They have great reviews for noise, stoppage/squirm, longevity (35" MT's on road will be ate-up too quickly for me), and have a more aggressive pattern/sidewall.

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