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I'm getting the itch for new tires....

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it would be 55k total 25k for beards truck then a 30K environmental hazard fee
 
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I'm so glad I don't have a truck anymore that eats tires, because that is the one thing that I went through the most. lol

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no no no beard that would be $30k... for disposal fee...
Burn... Nice...

Never heard of the pitbulls before, but I don't like the looks of them.
 
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Beard too bad you're not near me. A guy is selling 4 53" michellin XZL's for $1050... Brand new. lol
 
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XZL are way to heavy and stiff. These Nittos are too stiff for me. I like the side wall to flex a bunch.
 
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You'd be the only one with 53's on here though. lol "Unique"
 
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Originally Posted by Trigger01
Burn... Nice...

Never heard of the pitbulls before, but I don't like the looks of them.
Performance out weighs looks every time.

Will your Calipers get in the way if you went to a 16 rim? There are alot more options for 16's, although 17 inch rims seem to be getting more and more popular.

I say got big or go home. You might as well get 42's and worry about it later.
 
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I dont know too many with 42s or 40s for that matter.

my 5.4L DOHC will be beyond the 'unique'
 
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This is true.
 
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Originally Posted by chainfire
Performance out weighs looks every time.

Will your Calipers get in the way if you went to a 16 rim? There are alot more options for 16's, although 17 inch rims seem to be getting more and more popular.

I say got big or go home. You might as well get 42's and worry about it later.

ive heard they could but I really like the 17s with all the room they leave. When you get stuff that is really close like that the rims get all torn up on the inside.
 
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Originally Posted by chainfire
Performance out weighs looks every time.
So true!
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
ive heard they could but I really like the 17s with all the room they leave. When you get stuff that is really close like that the rims get all torn up on the inside.
We have had some issues with aftermarket rims on quads. Rocks get stuck inbetween the caliper and the rim, then crack the rims. Happened on mine the first weekend out. When I looked at them after I took them out, there were all sorts of gouges and scratches on the inside of the rims.

Are a set of beadlocks in the plan as well?
 
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I had a similar issue with my 15s and superlift. had a chunk of ice get caught in there and it ripped the anti rattle clips out from the pads then they scared the inside of the wheel pretty bad.
 
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It's funny to hear you say you had a SL on that truck. lol
 
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Chromo shafts and CTM's cough cough
OOh and drive flanges
 
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It's funny to hear you say you had a SL on that truck. lol
it was a brief moment before the torch got itchy and turned on...
 
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I know right?! Zach come get antsy with a torch over here. Please?!
 
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I will.. but there wont be a truck left... lol...
 
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I'll take the impact
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
Yeah hasnt even been a year yet, but I want to find another set of tires.

Preferably 42" Iroks or 42" Pitbull Rockers. on 17" wheels. Bias ply.

Any other ideas for tires? Open for suggestions.

These probably wont go on until after the 5.4L.

Looking for used or new. So if you spot a deal post it up!
what about BFG KM2s? 40x14.50R17? 42x14.50R20? they are radial construction though, if that really matters.

what do you use your truck for?

aw hell, just go with Boggers!
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
Dana 60, sure later on. I'm not gonna worry about it for now. Ill wait till it breaks.
I don't think it'll take long once you start wheelin it..

Originally Posted by chainfire
It just seems that they are a very popular tire. Not that that is a bad thing, but your not known for doing something everyone else has. I guess maybe it depends on where you live, but even up here, there are alot of Iroks.

I guess that 17 inch rim kinda limits your selection
thats what i figured, people from all over love the iroks, mud, rock, dirt trails.. thats what i figured.. I'll stick with a good ol' TSL or LTB once its not a DD.

tires for 17s are getting pretty popular, especially with rock racing.

Originally Posted by ford rules
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42s and a V8 are too much for a D44, I dont care if it has alloys and CTMs your putting an assload of stress on harder to fix items like the R&P and carrier.. 42s are D60 if not rockwell territory depending on your right foot/motor haha

Originally Posted by big-blue-oval
what do you use your truck for?
cruisin' the local middle school
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
I will.. but there wont be a truck left... lol...
Can i play?
 
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Originally Posted by big-blue-oval
what about BFG KM2s? 40x14.50R17? 42x14.50R20? they are radial construction though, if that really matters.

what do you use your truck for?

aw hell, just go with Boggers!

BFGs are over 600 a piece, ill pass.

Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
I don't think it'll take long once you start wheelin it..
I dont either, but I dont wheel like you, I dont plan on it either. I see no point in going out and destroying the truck. Although i do like to have fun.

Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
42s and a V8 are too much for a D44, I dont care if it has alloys and CTMs your putting an assload of stress on harder to fix items like the R&P and carrier.. 42s are D60 if not rockwell territory depending on your right foot/motor haha
Yeah its gonna break no matter what. but it will be cool when it does. Then ill go D60.


Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
cruisin' the local middle school
he asked what i did, not what you do.
 
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I know right?! Zach come get antsy with a torch over here. Please?!
bring it over here and i will.
 
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Originally Posted by zabeard
BFGs are over 600 a piece, ill pass.



I dont either, but I dont wheel like you, I dont plan on it either. I see no point in going out and destroying the truck. Although i do like to have fun.



Yeah its gonna break no matter what. but it will be cool when it does. Then ill go D60.




he asked what i did, not what you do.
I get all you spare parts that are still good when you break it HAHA
but seriousley im interested in the hubs and shafts for spares.
 


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