Simex Jungle Trekker 2 vs Simex Extreme Trekker (Centipede)

[BigStu]

In the market for some new tyres , and am stuck between the Simex JT2 or the Simex Extreme Trekker .

I am looking at 34 or 35 in tyres (depending on which ones I get)

The car is only used for offroad driving, mainly around Gembrook or Toolangi.

Looking for advise to help tip the balance one way or the other.

[DNA Off Road]

JT2s max height available is 34". 35 ETs are one of the most popular tyres. 36" ETs not so much as they do not clean as well as the 35s.

I'd go the 35 ET

Cheers

[Slunnie]

ET is unidirectional, the JT2 can be run both ways

ET is taller than the JT2, JT2 11.5 is wider.

The JT2 11.5 is better on rock than the JT2 10.5

The ET is about the same as the JT2 11.5 on rock

The JT2 is prob a fraction better in mud than the ET

JT2 is more stable on the road to and from the tracks

The ET digs less than the JT2

The comp guys in Aus that run Simex almost all use the ET or the ET2

I tend to think that the overall performance of the ET is similar to the JT2 11.5, and better than the JT2 10.5. My guess is that the main advantage of the ET over the JT2 for comping is the bigger diameter. The ET2 would be better again.

[blkmav]

I have JT2s in 34, which measure 35. I find them more pliable due to having grooves in the lugs. I've had no problems with them.

[macca81]

ET is unidirectional, the JT2 can be run both ways

so they can both be run either way as neither are directional?? thats what you just said right??

half a dozen of one, six of the other as i read that

[Slunnie]

uni, as in 1. The ET can only be run in 1 direction, the JT2 can run in both directions.

[dogbreath_48]

ET is unidirectional, the JT2 can be run both ways

ET is taller than the JT2, JT2 11.5 is wider.

The JT2 11.5 is better on rock than the JT2 10.5

The ET is about the same as the JT2 11.5 on rock

JT2 is more stable on the road to and from the tracks

The comp guys in Aus that run Simex almost all use the ET or the ET2

I tend to think that the overall performance of the ET is similar to the JT2 11.5, and better than the JT2 10.5. My guess is that the main advantage of the ET over the JT2 for comping is the bigger diameter. The ET2 would be better again.

I tend to agree.

The JT2 is prob a fraction better in mud than the ET

The ET digs less than the JT2

I disagree. I think the ET kills the JT in mud, and digs like crazy. Having said that, i've only run the JT's on my vehicle (double locked troopy) and my brother runs ET's on his hilux.

I was always extremely happy with my JT's and would have another set if only they made them bigger.

Keep in mind a 34x11.5" JT measures 35.1" IIRC.

-Stu