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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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I found some bfg a/t 265/70/17 and a set of bfg m/t 285/70/17... 265 are new out the door for $650.. 285s have about 60% tread life on them for $250 out the door.. I want to get something more meety on the truck till I can save for the wheels and tires I really want..what would you do?? And also will a bfg a/t 315/70/17 fit a 02 screw with only t bar cranked??
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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I'd get the 285's for sure...and yes I have put 315's (35's) on my Fx4 with just a T bar crank with minor trimming.
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Haha we need some kind of permanent thread at the top of our section giving tire sizes and whats necessary to make them fit lol. that seems to be the most asked question on here by far. I'm not makin fun of ya buddy, i promise, i'm just sayin. And after giving sizes go ahead and put what to gear the truck to so you don't srew up the truck lol. because that would be question #2
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Haha we need some kind of permanent thread at the top of our section giving tire sizes and whats necessary to make them fit lol. that seems to be the most asked question on here by far. I'm not makin fun of ya buddy, i promise, i'm just sayin. And after giving sizes go ahead and put what to gear the truck to so you don't srew up the truck lol. because that would be question #2
I searched old threads using the search button at the top before I asked.. just to let ya know buddy...
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Go get them 285's man before someone else buys them haha
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Go get them 285's man before someone else buys them haha
Thats exactly what happened! So I was figuring out my funds.. and figure that if I wait a month I can get some new wheels and tires. My exhaust, CAI, should be here any day now. I decided im gonna go with the Eagle Alloy 079 20".Cause they dont make the 18" for our model. Gonna go with a Nitto Tire.. taking suggestions on which one.. 285/55/20 or 33x12.5x20? And also the MUD,TERRA, or TRAIL? I do more road driving then offroading as I drive 60 miles round trip everyday to work on the freeway.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Sorry to hear that but thats a great looking wheel and I would deff get the Mud graps...they will look better and last just as long...or at least the Terras.
Oh and the 285's will look killer

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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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I like it it will look good with the chrome on my truck and it has a little black in it as well.. So what about the size of the tire? Im thinkin of puttin a rough country 2.5" leveling kit also that comes with the shocks, 1" block and the keys.. what you think?
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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how are those mud tires in the rain and snow? As I live in Michigan and we get quite a bit of both. Thats the only reason I would lean toward the terra? Any other suggestions on possible tires? Kuhmo? Toyo? Does buckshot make a 20" tire?
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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I think the 33's will look great...and as far as the kit... go for it. Just remember you can crank up your T bars for free tho...
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