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Old May 16, 2011 | 03:27 AM
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Hey guys. Im starting to figure out what kind of tire i want because i hope to be upgrading here in the next 7-8 months and ive got alot to do til then. So heres what im looking for.
My truck sees 90% asphalt and hard surfaces, the rest is mud and loose sand.
I like the wide tire look, especially on older trucks.
Sizes betwen 34-37
Width at least 13.50 on a 34. Or 14.50-15.50 on a 37
Ill be buying black soft 8 rims at the same time so either 17,18,20 rim. He smaller the rim the smaller he tire.
Aggressive looking at least.
If it whines, thats even better.
Ive looked at at least 50 different tires, all the popular ones, and i either dont like em, got deterred, or the price was WAY to high. So im calling out to all of you that have seen or have some un-heard-of tires. I cant make up mind. Thanks in advance.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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There's really nothing in that super wide size you like that isn't going to be off-road first, pavement second. Look at super swampers, they have a lot of wide sizes, I think I've seen 35x15.50, 31x12, etc
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Old May 16, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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interco trxus maybe? siped and behave pretty well on road as well as off.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Road performance is not a super priority. As long as it wears well and has good traction when its dry im fine. I try not to drive in the rain that much. I was thinking super swampers, the ss-m16's looked about right, i forgot which sizes they came in, but i didnt think it looked aggressive enough.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Anyone got any reviews on the super swamper ssr? Im thinking 35x14.50r16. A little smaller rim than id like but i guess ill get over it.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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I think im liking ssr's. Read some reviews. Guys saying their getting 45,000 out of em and they always keep the vehicle moving in the mud with open diffs. I think ive made my decision.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 954x4
Road performance is not a super priority.
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My truck sees 90% asphalt and hard surfaces, the rest is mud and loose sand.
So you want tires that are only going to be good for 10% of the driving you do? I don't get it.
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Old May 17, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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I was just saying what it sees. More for tire wear, idc about quietness. And it wont see that much rain driving like i said. I just need a good wearing tire
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Old May 17, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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If you want wide then go 325XanythingXanything.. Thats almost 13 inch wide tire as far as stance you can go 85 sidewall down to 55 sidewall of course thats how the diameter is determined.... So a 325/85/18 tire is 39.8 tall and 12.8 wide 18 inch wheels.... If you can find one thats a big *** tire.... Then you pick tread as you state 90% highway I would go an all terrain, its a little longer life tire that way... You can drop to a 325X70X18 tire you get 35.9 tall and 12.8 wide 18 inch wheel... I would stay in all terrains as you drive more highway and they will give you a longer lasting tire... My opinion...
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Old May 17, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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That helps alot. Because i dont understand how those sizes work
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