Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech General discussion of wheels and tires for the Ford Ranger.

need new tires. come help me out

Old Aug 29, 2006
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need new tires. come help me out

well after looking at my tires today i have decided it is time to get new tires. winters coming and i need a new contact patch on the road.
heres what im thinking bout getting.
http://www.dunloptires.com/dunlop/di...ea=Light+Truck
last winter when i forst got my truck i was disgusted with my mud terrians. what do u guys think bout these. thanx for the help if u guys have ne other iideas post em up
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006
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ben have you looked at BFG AT's?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006
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Those look pretty good but perhaps you should
check out Bridgestone Revo's
Slightly more aggressive. I'm not a huge fan on dunlops.
The one set of car tires.. were pretty bad. Thats not
to say those you listed are bad.
I also owned toyo open country a/t's and they were very good in the
snow also they were inexpensive and balanced with VERY little weight
about 1/4 or less than my current tires.

Toyos should be ~~100$ ea installed.
revos probably 120$ or so in your size

If you want more tread get Load Range C as most tires
are some where around 12-13/32 for P-metric
but the LT size is around 17-18/32 much more useable tread life.
Load range C are normally about 8$ more per tire.
I would avoid load range D or E as they give a rough stiff ride.
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...productid=1055

Copy from their site
With its powerful grip and smooth ride, the Dueler A/T REVO with UNI-T AQ II is the light truck and SUV tire that's equipped for the best and worst of driving conditions. Thanks to the advanced technology, it lets you handle the wet, the dry, even the snow, as the tire wears. With its aggressive tread and sidewall design, even the look of the Dueler A/T REVO grabs attention wherever you go.

Sizes and Specifications Print Product Sheet
Innovative Tire Design - A Comprehensive Tire Design Method
This method improves handling in wet or dry conditions and reduces irregular treadwear by combining an ideal tread design, casing shape, materials and construction.
Innovative Roundness - Rounder Is Better
Rounder overall tire shape provides better balance for wet or dry handling.
Innovative Compound
Increases wear resistance by reformulating the compound for strengthing rubber.
Super EPC
Super EPC consists of advanced technologies, an Anti-Hardening Resin and Link Stabilizing Agent, to help counteract the effects of heat so tires have the flexibility needed for wet performance as they wear.
Dual Layer Tread
As the tire wears, more of the inner tread is exposed so the tire continues to have excellent grip in wet conditions.
Hydro Evacuation Surface (H.E.S.)
H.E.S. more efficiently channels water away from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning.
Consistent Surface Contact (C.S.C)
C.S.C., a pattern of tread blocks designed for uniform contact pressure, improves dry and wet handling, reduces irregular wear, and results in better ride comfort.
Super EPO
Super EPO goes beyond EPO in providing wet handling as the tire wears. The interactive elements are Super EPC and an enhanced version of Dual Layer Tread.
Spiral Wrap
Spiral Wrap is a continuous nylon wrap that encircles the whole tire, helping the tire hold its original shape to improve high speed capability.
 
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BFG
 
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What he said!! ^
 
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BFG
jesus you are so predictable...


im gonna meet you in real life one day, cause i cant even phathom that you are a real human being. its like someone put a robot in front of a keyboard...
 
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he's down to 3 letters lol
 
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i bet if someone took ALL of the 3000+ posts he has made, and averaged the amount of words itde be 3 point something...
 
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Originally Posted by SuperGildo@RRP
i bet if someone took ALL of the 3000+ posts he has made, and averaged the amount of words itde be 3 point something...
thus why i called him the 3 word wonder....
 
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what about goodyear tires......the wrangler rts.
 
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Originally Posted by tonkaranger04
what about goodyear tires......the wrangler rts.
there not to bad at all come stock on alot of dodges i think. Alon has them on his truck he likes them alot
 
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Originally Posted by tonkaranger04
what about goodyear tires......the wrangler rts.
They suck, stay far away from them! I hate good years period, but these are by far the worst tire ever produced. I have a set on my explorer, and if you like as much traction an weiner dog on a laminate floor then go for it, but expect them to seperate at about 15K miles, happened to me three times. If I had some extra money to blow right now I would get these brand new tire off this rig, but I don't so I jsut keep my spare inflated.

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just got off the phone with mr.tire and they said they could have it done i like an hour. i think ill end up going with the bfg at's. now i just need some money and im set. thanx guys
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
there not to bad at all come stock on alot of dodges i think. Alon has them on his truck he likes them alot
They come stock on rangers too, at least since the firestone fiasco:




^ best picture I could find of a stock ranger with Rt/s' but the Vista ble FX4 I looked at in the dealership had Rt/s's too.

~HJ
 
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You will love the BFG'S I do.
 
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Originally Posted by HAZZARDJOHN
They suck, stay far away from them! I hate good years period, but these are by far the worst tire ever produced. I have a set on my explorer, and if you like as much traction an weiner dog on a laminate floor then go for it, but expect them to seperate at about 15K miles, happened to me three times. If I had some extra money to blow right now I would get these brand new tire off this rig, but I don't so I jsut keep my spare inflated.

~HJ
opps i was thinking of these the ATS IDK why...

 
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Originally Posted by HAZZARDJOHN
They suck, stay far away from them! I hate good years period, but these are by far the worst tire ever produced. I have a set on my explorer, and if you like as much traction an weiner dog on a laminate floor then go for it, but expect them to seperate at about 15K miles, happened to me three times. If I had some extra money to blow right now I would get these brand new tire off this rig, but I don't so I jsut keep my spare inflated.

~HJ

i 2nd that. my 96 ranger 4x4 had them on it and were they awefull!!!!! the wors tires i ever had. and they were always wairing quick. in the snow forget about it u wont be going anywhere even my dad drove it and he said he was going to buy me some chains even with 4x4 lol.
 
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BFG All-Terrains
 
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dur...BFG!
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ya i have the at/s and really like em
 
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Originally Posted by HAZZARDJOHN
They suck, stay far away from them! I hate good years period, but these are by far the worst tire ever produced. I have a set on my explorer, and if you like as much traction an weiner dog on a laminate floor then go for it, but expect them to seperate at about 15K miles, happened to me three times. If I had some extra money to blow right now I would get these brand new tire off this rig, but I don't so I jsut keep my spare inflated.

~HJ

i used to hate goodyears too, with a passion, they sucked. but an exception is the MT/Rs, ive also heard the A/TS are a good tire as well

if you havnt tried them all you cant really say goodyears in general suck, beacause not all of them do. you get what you pay for.
 
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