Wrangler Authority ATs

[Gotta_gofast]

Any one running these? I was wandering through walmart and noticed this tire, and a 265/75/16 tire this aggressive for $160... well, you can't beat that with a stick. What do you guys think of them? The sidewalls are only 2 ply, but then again most ATs are anyway. Thanks guys!



PSlease don't turn this into another "walmart" thread.

 

[joldtown]

I've done a ton of research on these tires, from other forums to consumer reports type sites. Everything I've run across about them is...
1. They are a lower end GY tire, money was saved in the sidewall.
2. They seem to wear quickly on larger GVW trucks.
3. They are not tires for serious off roaders.
4. They are more tailored to "looks" over "functionality".
5. If you take this into consideration, they get pretty good reviews.
Note: they are new to the market, and have very few long term reviews. Buy at your own risk, I'm seriously considering a set for my DD since I do practically no offroading. If I do buy a set, trust me I'll post my personal reviews for all to follow.

 

[KnowKnothing]

Joldtown said:
I've done a ton of research on these tires, from other forums to consumer reports type sites. Everything I've run across about them is...
1. They are a lower end GY tire, money was saved in the sidewall.
2. They seem to wear quickly on larger GVW trucks.
3. They are not tires for serious off roaders.
4. They are more tailored to "looks" over "functionality".
5. If you take this into consideration, they get pretty good reviews.
Note: they are new to the market, and have very few long term reviews. Buy at your own risk, I'm seriously considering a set for my DD since I do practically no offroading. If I do buy a set, trust me I'll post my personal reviews for all to follow.
11-07-2009 12:58 PM


I've been reading about them too,
I'd like to add that in my opinion:

1. Money was not saved in the sidewall. Some sizes are 3 ply (LT235/85R16 E & LT265/75R16E)
2. All High Void mud tires wear relatively quickly on larger GVW trucks
(compared to Highway rib)
3. Yes, they are not for serious off-roaders
4. Right On!
5. I haven't mounted mine yet either...