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Whats a good tire?

I have a crappy set of 31/10.5/15 on my truck and I need something that rides smoothly and maybe smaller to. I dont need mud tires in San Diego. So a good street tire or AT. Thanks
 
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AT tires around here are usually Pro Comp or BFG A/T, both are probably the most popular. Other wise you could get like a Long Trail or something from BFG. Unless by street you ment like performance wise, then it all depends on how much side wall u want.
 
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for a street tire, i would say bfg a/t's
 
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Look into Cooper tires also. They got the STs and the STTs(i think)
 
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If your looking for some new meats fast checkout:
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If your looking for some new meats fast checkout:
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too bad I dont move to CA for another 3 weeks
 
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i love my falkens... so far theyve worn well aside from my misallignment....theyre performance all seasons
 
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lol half the site is going to say BFg a/t's

just wait till zach stone replies.
 
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if you want something smaller go with a 30X9.50X15. and if you're looking for a smooth ride i would suggest the michelin ltx ms you won't find anything that rides smoother.
 
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BFG ATs... cjeck out the Cooper's too, though i have no experience with them
 
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Originally Posted by TommyC
If your looking for some new meats fast checkout:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=46631
You kick ***! Where ever you are now I'll see how much shipping is.
 
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general grabber at2's are nice...
 
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I checked out my new 35'' Nitto Terra Grapplers today and they look sooooo badass. Crazy tread pattern.
 
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general grabber at2's are nice...

they are a very good tire. tread wear is awesome and they look aggressive.
 
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i have the 30X9.5X15 BFG A/T.... excellent choice, quiet on the road, and decent if you are to do mild off-roading.
 
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So do the general grabber at2's. Basically the same tire for less price. I have never had any issues with my grabbers and they have about 4k on them.
 
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BFG ATs or the General Grabber AT2s


ofcourse my suggestion is the BFGs, awesome awesome tire
 
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BFG ATs or the General Grabber AT2s


ofcourse my suggestion is the BFGs, awesome awesome tire
Boooo, Nitto Terra Grapplers will own those.
 
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I purchased a set of Toyo Open Country AT tires and they are amazing (A little expensive but well worth it)
 
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cooper discoverer atr
 
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Michelin at's are a good tire. I have had mine for a while. Michelin tires are one of the best.
 
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I have the Toyo Open Country's now and there not bad, quiet, hold the ground well, no complaints

I'm a fan of the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors, a tough tire that grips well, and has a really strong side wall, helps a little with handling
 
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