Are the OEM Wrangler RT/S Ok tires ???

Just got the new 08 H3. Dealer is offering me a tire upgrade
comes with 265 75 16 Wrangler RT/S
$595 for Dueller (as on Adventure package) 285 75 16
or $695 Michellin LX M&S   (285 75 16 )
 
I'm Ok with the Wrangler as long as I can get atleaast 50k miles and it a decent tire for snow/mud
(Live in Michigan!!)
What's the opinion??
Thanks

they are ok.....they do flat spot easy....I know as I have had a lot of trucks that come with them...and my last H3 were flat spotted from the dealer! If you want to upgrade...the price between the tires isn't that much....maybe at most $20-$40 per tire.....If they want another $595 that seems like it is just to much......
as for 50K miles...I don't think you'll get those out of the RTS's
They do good in the snow...I live in Maine....



just my 2 cents...

Good point
It did seem like alot more $$
IT's  a 3 year lease, too

you should be fine in a 3 year lease....you're not planning on driving 50K in 3 years are you?

I think the Wranglers are fine as long as you are staying on the pavement with it and as long as you are happy with the looks. Yesterday I just put BFG AT/KO's 285/75/16 on it and that cost me $1090 for all 5 tires and an alignment w/road hazard. If that helps you decide on the cost.I looked for along time for tires trying to decide and just couldn't justify getting anymore progressive no more than I actually go off road. Just don't have time to go off that much. And when I do it really isn't all that rough around here (Ohio).
 
 
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They are a fine pavement tire with some tread.  Definitely week in the off road department.  I have  the 33 Duelers, and they are excellent on snow, but also a bit mor off pavement friendly, but still mild.  I'm wearing them out so I can get more agressive with the tread pattern on my next set.

good luck getting 50k on any kind of tires,,, unless ya like "baldies" 

I'll be on pavement all the time - and snow
yes I'll drive 50k in 3 years - built into lease
 

ouch...you must be an "on the road salesman" ?? and I thought I drove a lot of miles

I switched to the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor in 265 75/16. I have noticed a dramatic increase in traction on wet, icy and snowy roads. On the highway, the ride is quieter and much smoother. No problems with the TPMS at all. I would like to try a little mild off-roading this summer, and these are certainly capable of it. I paid $875 w/tax, hazard, yadayadayada, plus I got a $25 rebate. I only bought four, because they are the same size as my spare. I am on a lease, also. I kept the original Wrangler RT/S tires, and put them in my garage. If I decide to turn in my H3 at the end of my lease, I won't have to buy new tires, because the factory originals are like-new. I think my lease requires a minimum of 1/8" tread when I turn it in.
 
If I am going to have to buy new tires, I would rather pick out some good tires and use them for the duration of the lease, than worry about it at the end of the lease.
 
All-in-all, I am very happy with the Wrangler Silent Armor. I have been told (repeatedly) that Michelin's are superior tires, and I would have gone with oneof their all-terrain tires if anyone in my area had them in stock.
 
Hope this helps you with your decision!
 
-- Frank
 

The Wranglers are fine for on-road and light trails. I'm busy shredding mine offroad so I can upgrade. The tires are about $95 each from Discount Tire so that upgrade price isn't bad, if you want to spend the money. If you are just worrying about highways, streets, snow and rain I wouldn't spend the money.

50k in three years,,,, i wish
i do 45k a year and live on an island

So, didja buy the H3 cuz you like the highway of the same name there so much? Or you just couldn't find vehicle called the Likelike?

Ok, bad joke. Got to visit your great state a few times a couple of years ago for work. Wasn't a bad deal getting sent over there for a week on the company dime.

actually i bought it (H3) cause i luv them tailgaiters
the only down side is when you hit your brakes hard and make the guy (girl) behind almost puke there gizzard,, you don't get to see the expression on their faces cause the H3 is to high in the back (bad vis),,,, maybe my answer is a full time rear view camera with video hookup 

Mine came with the same tires.......about 3 weeks ago.
 
So, tonight I'm driving on the highway here in good old KY - in a MONSOON (not stereo) - heavy rain (the sideways kind you saw in the movie Twister) - wind gusts >50mph - this vehicle stuck to the road with no problem.  Only had to make minor course corrections while on "IFR" the whole way home.  Really nasty weather right now - only wish it were a bit colder - then we would have about 2 feet of snow and I could take some nice pics.....as it is....my rig is getting a nice bath care of mother nature. 
 
I must say - the XM radio was nice and smooth as I plowed my way through the wind and water.

How many miles did you guys get out of these tires (to acceptable shape).
 
I'm at 7800 miles and they are barely worn.. I might just keep these until the lease ends (2009)