Need suggestion on tire
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Need suggestion on tire
Its about time to get some new tires for myself. Im sticking with BFG's but I cant decide between the ATs and the MTs. I know the MTs cost more and wear out faster, but IMO they look better. I calculated it and the price difference for ATs and MTs would be $96 more for the MTs. You guys think its worth it?
I'de be getting 32x11.5r15...Ide like to get 33x12.5, but then I would have to buy new wheels to.
I'de be getting 32x11.5r15...Ide like to get 33x12.5, but then I would have to buy new wheels to.
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Originally Posted by Redeneckstone
01-06
XLT 4X4, FX4, Level II, EDGE 2wd & 4X4(Sport newer models)(mild T-bar crank always recommened for leveling purposes, always remeber to get an alignment)
* 15x7 stock - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommened), 33x12.5x15(will need triming and T-Bar crank)
I was looking at the sticky above and what needs to be trimmed if I were to get 33x12.5x15?
01-06
XLT 4X4, FX4, Level II, EDGE 2wd & 4X4(Sport newer models)(mild T-bar crank always recommened for leveling purposes, always remeber to get an alignment)
* 15x7 stock - 30x9.5x15, 31x10.5x15, 32x11.5x15, 33x10.5x15(T-bar crank recommened), 33x12.5x15(will need triming and T-Bar crank)
I was looking at the sticky above and what needs to be trimmed if I were to get 33x12.5x15?
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Originally Posted by rondog
I was looking at the sticky above and what needs to be trimmed if I were to get 33x12.5x15?
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Originally Posted by TommyC
I believe that post is in reference the max tire size on a stock truck. You have a lift so you should be fine. BTW: Your truck looked sweet @ Azusa, one and only reason I have considered running my 32s with a spindle lift.
Price compare for 33x12.5x15 BFG MT:
Tirerack: $168x4 = $672+$101 for shipping
Discount Tire: $188x4 = $752 not including mounting and bal.
Big-O: $144x4 = $576 + $176 = $752(tax,mounting,bal)
Im beginning to think discount tire had mounting and balancing included in with their tire price..I mean the totals of big-o and discount are exactly the same...hmmm
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Originally Posted by casfz1
why not a 33x10.50 M/T?
lighter tire (easier for axle to spin - though according to BFG the revs/mile at 45 mph= 634.......but what is it at higher mph...at 45 mph my speedometer is still accurate with my 33s. It doesn't become inaccurate until 54mph = 55mph...60mph = 63mph...62-63mph = ~70mph, all calculated with my gps)
made for the 15x7 (better footprint vs 12.50 wide on a 15x7)
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Originally Posted by rondog
Im beginning to think discount tire had mounting and balancing included in with their tire price..I mean the totals of big-o and discount are exactly the same...hmmm
M & B was factored into my price at discount when I purchased me 33s. And when I purchased my new rims they mounted balanced my 33s over to the new rims for free.
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Originally Posted by rondog
alright thats what i thought...what do you guys mean when 33x10.5 will have a better foot print? what about 33x11.5? Sorry I dont know much about tires
your choices are 33x10.50x15 or 33x12.50x15. There wasn't an 11.50 option for 33s with 15 rims.
10.50 wide tires are made for up to 8in rims. Sure you can fit a 12.50 on a 7in wide rim, and you should get center wear on the tire instead of even wear - over time. BFG recommends a rim range of 7-9inches for 33x10.50x15 and 8.5-11 for 33x12.50x15.
You have 15x7 aftermarket wheels. I would SUGGEST, just as the manufacturer, to use a 10.50 wide tire on your rim, unless you can afford to get an 8 or 10 inch wide set of rims. Sure you can mount a 12.50 wide wheel on a 7inch rim, but your tire wear over time may not be optimum for the tire to wheel combo. By mounting a 12.50 inch wide tire on a 7in wide rim you will not be utilizing the width of the 12.50 wide tire.
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Thanks for the info chris. I went ahead and called big-O and and changed the size from 12.5 to 10.5. I also added the insurance on each tire which was $10.50 a tire and the total came to 50 cents less than the 12.5s woohoo! thanks guys for the input..ill get some pics up tomorrow and show em off :D
I also figured..my 3.0 doesnt have much power as it is..and an extra inch both ways probably wont help much heh
I also figured..my 3.0 doesnt have much power as it is..and an extra inch both ways probably wont help much heh
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