Goodyear AT2A 53" - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

TPIJeep · 01-05-2009, 07:34 AM

I am thinking my buggy will be ideal for the 53 Goodyear AT2A, 136" wb 5000 lbs dry. From what I have read the AT2A are a bit softer then the Michelns, I was looking at the 49 iroks but in all the vids of people running them they seem a bit like a big bouncy ball. The only posts on this tire are years old, anybody have any long term reviews on this tire?

sceep · 01-05-2009, 07:42 AM

my 48's are still holding down the garage floor just fine.

ChestonScout · 01-05-2009, 07:52 AM

Another question

Are the Goodyears as heavy as the Michelins?

sceep · 01-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChestonScout

Another question

Are the Goodyears as heavy as the Michelins?

dunno.. but they are fucking HEAVY.

TPIJeep · 01-05-2009, 06:50 PM

sceep, you have never used them, Crap, I figured somebody had.....

Grauss · 01-05-2009, 06:53 PM

I can't imagine anything with that much rubber can be under 160ish? I don't know though, I could be miles off.

Bajabomber87 · 01-05-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grauss

I can't imagine anything with that much rubber can be under 160ish? I don't know though, I could be miles off.

You are. My 46" michelin xl's weight 250 each mounted on an alloy wheel.

TPIJeep · 01-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Bumping it up, just incase somebody has an opinion...

sceep · 06-15-2009, 07:05 AM

0psi in my 14r20's

Corey Young · 06-15-2009, 11:46 AM

1400R20 (48") on a steel wheel is about 330 lbs each
1600R20 (53") on a steel wheel is about 380 lbs each

I like these big cheap military surplus tires, except the sidewalls are thick because of the 10,000lb load rating, and the overall weight. They need to be ran at about 0-5psi on the trails, 25 psi on the road. IMO

HydroDynamic · 06-15-2009, 12:27 PM

Gensco Tire had both when I picked up my 53" XZL. The Goodyears felt softer but the width and sidewall stiffness didn't look as promising as the XZL. I really like the tread of the XZL over the GY.

dane · 06-16-2009, 03:56 PM

I too love my 53" michelins, tires as big as you are talking about dont really need to be "soft", they fold and envelop everything on the trail anyway!!

Dane

sceep · 06-22-2009, 07:01 AM

less than 10 hours of use.

20oz bottle for size reference. passenger rear.

as you can see its about 99% demolished. it might have an hour of life left in it.

passenger front, starting to break apart. might last a 1/2 day.

driver rear, also ripping itself apart.

dunno the exact cause. i suspect old age, severe depression, hostile work environment, and lack of attention.

Fl-Krawler · 06-22-2009, 07:36 AM

TPI, if you change your mind about Iroks, I have some 49's on some 20x14 trail ready beadlocks I will make you a great deal on

xo_jeep · 06-22-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sceep

dunno the exact cause. i suspect old age, severe depression, hostile work environment, and lack of attention.

It sounds like your tires are just a little Emo. They cut themselves just so they can feel

sceep · 06-22-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xo_jeep

It sounds like your tires are just a little Emo. They cut themselves just so they can feel

baaaahhhhhahahahahahahhahaa

01-05-2009, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
TPIJeep Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2082 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,043	Goodyear AT2A 53" I am thinking my buggy will be ideal for the 53 Goodyear AT2A, 136" wb 5000 lbs dry. From what I have read the AT2A are a bit softer then the Michelns, I was looking at the 49 iroks but in all the vids of people running them they seem a bit like a big bouncy ball. The only posts on this tire are years old, anybody have any long term reviews on this tire? __________________ I am normally only a danger to myself don't make me include you!! BioHazard Buggy Build Thread Southern Motor Sports Ruston, Louisiana

01-05-2009, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
TPIJeep Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2082 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,043	sceep, you have never used them, Crap, I figured somebody had..... __________________ I am normally only a danger to myself don't make me include you!! BioHazard Buggy Build Thread Southern Motor Sports Ruston, Louisiana

01-05-2009, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Grauss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121348 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 49	I can't imagine anything with that much rubber can be under 160ish? I don't know though, I could be miles off. __________________ 87 YJ sittin on locked tons and 40 iroks 06 TJ rubi

01-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
TPIJeep Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2082 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,043	Bumping it up, just incase somebody has an opinion... __________________ I am normally only a danger to myself don't make me include you!! BioHazard Buggy Build Thread Southern Motor Sports Ruston, Louisiana

06-16-2009, 03:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
dane THIS SPACE FOR RENT Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21948 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,933	I too love my 53" michelins, tires as big as you are talking about dont really need to be "soft", they fold and envelop everything on the trail anyway!! Dane __________________ HOOLIGAN ROCK CREW SEE WHAT THE HYPE IS ALL ABOUT: http://www.facebook.com/hooliganrockcrew I WILL TRY BEING NICER IF YOU TRY BEING SMARTER. FU JS FU KS FU RTF FU FOTR FU DA FU RMK Last edited by dane; 06-16-2009 at 03:56 PM.

06-15-2009, 11:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Corey Young ______________ Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21622 Location: Washington State Posts: 3,327	1400R20 (48") on a steel wheel is about 330 lbs each 1600R20 (53") on a steel wheel is about 380 lbs each I like these big cheap military surplus tires, except the sidewalls are thick because of the 10,000lb load rating, and the overall weight. They need to be ran at about 0-5psi on the trails, 25 psi on the road. IMO

06-15-2009, 12:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
HydroDynamic Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65066 Location: Lost in the forest. Posts: 660	Gensco Tire had both when I picked up my 53" XZL. The Goodyears felt softer but the width and sidewall stiffness didn't look as promising as the XZL. I really like the tread of the XZL over the GY.

06-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Fl-Krawler Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47337 Location: Zephyrhills, Fl Posts: 1,692	TPI, if you change your mind about Iroks, I have some 49's on some 20x14 trail ready beadlocks I will make you a great deal on

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode