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Old Jun 19, 2009
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So Im a new guy to this forum and to rangers. Ive owned full size GMs all my life and power has never been a concern. Now that I have my 3.slow and it needs tires, Im not sure I wanna go with BIG tires. Its got the stock 235-16s and they look awfuly skinny to me. I want something thicker, maybe an inch taller? Cant decide between 245/70 (29in), 255/65 (29in but 1in wider) or 255/70 (30in and .8in wider). Dont want to regear, not lifting it either...maybe just a mild TB crank. What would you guys do?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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i've got 31x10.50's on my 02 Edge and its fine deff go a lil wider i hated those stock tires
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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Run 265s they fit fine with a slight t-bar crank. You have 16" rims right?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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16s, yessir...Id like to keep tire size at or below 31 to keep weight down and power up, keep that in mind please
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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The 265/70 is like a 30.5 and the 265/75 is a 31.5
 
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true, will look at that size...Im looking at Geolander A/T-S' Ive had good luck with them and they have a decent milage raiting for its price.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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post up some pics of your truck!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2009
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should look into BFG A/T's thats what i am gonna be running here very soon
 
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Originally Posted by silverbullet32
post up some pics of your truck!
So far I only have 1 pic, I just got it a couple days ago
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Originally Posted by Lazler
should look into BFG A/T's thats what i am gonna be running here very soon

Not a fan of the BFGs, seems like EVERYONE has them. seems like a good tire though, just not for me
 
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damn u! u have the colour i wanted.. i have the year and everything except in DSG
 
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I wanted your color but in auto......this one a clean little truck, was female owned all its life, only 16K miles on it. Its still got its OEM tires but theyre all cracked and need replacing ASAP. I couldve bought an 05 Edge, DSG, 4.0 with carpet but with 46K @ $13,4XX but decided on this one for 11,9XX OTD. The DSG was a previous rental/lease/company vehicle.
 
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