Tire question

[smoothengagement]

my truck needs tires really bad. and i dont know... what i can put on it, what i should put on it, and what the costs are gonna run me. id like some tires good for trails, but im not lifted and i belive the rims are stock.. can any one suggest some suggestions?

[UrbanCowboy]

You can fit 31" Tires. I would suggest BFG All Terrain T/A Ko tires. You can get them for $110-$140 a piece. You should be able to get them most places. I bought my last set of 33" from tirerack.com and paid to have them drop shipped; still came out cheaper.

[Tray]

Do you want to go bigger than what you have now?

If so, I'd suggest going with something like a 235/75 or even a 245/70 if you could find them.

As for tires, what sort of ride are you looking for?

I'd suggest looking into Dueler Revos, MTRs, Firestone Destinations, BFG ATs, or something along that line, but then that would be for me personally, I don't know what you're looking for.

You may also want to check out High-Tec Retreading. I know Cory got some tires from there, but haven't heard his opinion on their quality yet. The prices are definitely right.
http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/sizes.html

[smoothengagement]

well cost is the BIGGEST issue of all. but i dont really know what i want.. my first truck..... id like to do my best to keep up with u guys on the trail. ride quality i dont really care that much. i have a friend in cli. who has a toyota with some crazy tread, and it didnt bother me. so really it comes down to bigger(that i can fit), quality that i can afford, and traction....

[smoothengagement]

ok looks like that site u linked is the place for me. what do you guys think would be the best tire for me?? i like the way the otr mud looks and it comes in 235-75r-15.. would that be a good tire? with green diamonds?

[rino351]

what is the current size tire you are running right now? A 235/75 will most likely be bigger than what you have now, just by looking at your pictures. That otr mud tire would probably work just fine. That green diamond deal is pretty interesting.

[smoothengagement]

currents are 235-75r-15

[rino351]

oh, then you could probably stuff some 31's in there

[cory]

zeeerrrooooo complaints I love the product and now I can make bigger and nastier messes. Just imagine this was before.

http://walking-eagle.com/4_wheeling/central_city/images/cory_2.jpg

[rino351]

ooh, I just was looking at the hightech retreading, and the tire labeled MUD comes in a 30x9.50x15 that would work for sure

[smoothengagement]

awesome!!!! thats what i want then... now i need to find the money!!

[cory]

They have a little street noise but it's just the other drivers that get annoyed

[rino351]

yeah, you get used to the noise real quick

[smoothengagement]

yeah i like noise... i dont think it will bother me much.... thank you guys for all your help..... i look forward hanging out with you guys!

[clavos]

I'll try and hook you up with my guy at Firestone at school. Can't beat his deals anywhere.

[smoothengagement]

that would be cool... 300 for the 30-950 seems pretty good though. can u get some prices?

[tony1307]

Performance Wheel and Tire usually sells BFG's for 99 bucks 31x10.50x15s


Ps...
It's Midnight.. why are you still up? lol

[smoothengagement]

i dont think i could put those on though?? we dont get out of school till 11.. i dont usally go to bed till after 1

[tony1307]

I dunno. I put 31's under my 94 Ranger without the lift.


I am stuck at work 5pm to 3 am.

woo frickity hoo!!!!!!

[smoothengagement]

that sucks man.. where do u work?? i would like to put a big tire on.. but i dont want to rub. or hit it when i bounce......

[tony1307]

I work at QWEST near Santa Fe and Evans...


I think you should have clearance. You can always talk to the guys when the put them on. Ask them to jack up one side of the front, and leave the other side on the ground. Turn the wheel back and forth to see if they clear.



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[mattadams]

Tony, my dad works there too. LOL. James Adams, you know him? Probably not, its a huge office. Look him up sometime though.

[smoothengagement]

hmmmmmmm. maybe.. it would be nice to have bigger tires.. but i dont want to over kill myself..

[tony1307]

Matt... I did a search on Jim Adams. That is the other building... on Mineral. I used to work there.. I am off of Federal and Evans. The Brentwood building. But I see he is a staff engineer... nice. :)

[mattadams]

oh ok yeah your right, different location. Staff engineer? I dont know what that is, I have no idea what he does there to be honest with you.

[tony1307]

looks like he is a manager... Not sure what he does either. :)