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I need new tires... Thinking of trying a different size?

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Old 07-20-2010, 10:41 PM
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Well guys currently I have a 2.5" spacer lift with factory FX4 Rims and BFG AT 305/65/18's. Tires have lasted 40k miles. I have had them rebalanced a couple of times. Other than that they have been great. So I was looking at the other BFG A/T's and noticed the 275/70/18's. What attracted me to them is the similar size of the 305's and about $100 cheaper. Thats a $400 savings!

Comparing them...
305/65/18 Height 33.7/width 12.2/weight 65lbs $296ea

275/70/18 Height 33.2/width 11/weight 57lbs $200ea

Couple a questions...
1. I don't think I would notice the width much?
2. Would I notice the .5 inches in height?
3. Why are the 275's on tire racks website not rates for severe snow but the 305's are?


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Old 07-21-2010, 08:51 AM
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MHC-f150 just put a set on, here are his pics. https://www.f150forum.com/f4/275-70-...57/#post539408

I think he looked into the snow rating in a previous thread.



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