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Old 01-19-2011, 02:21 PM
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RWL Tire Recommendations

About to purchase new wheels for my truck and, of course, get some new, raised white-lettered tires. Any of your guys recommend any of the all-season tires over the other? Why/why not???

Here's what I am considering.


Firestone Firehawk Indy 500


BF Goodrich Radial T/A


Cooper Cobra


Goodyear Eagle GTII


Dunlop G/T Qualifier


Any others I should look at????
 
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Another question......

A lot of you seem to have a 5x4.5 bolt pattern, while I have a 5x5.5 (which I know is the stock size and REALLY limiting my wheel choices).

Did you swap your hubs to a Mustang hub? Anyone use a 5x5.5 to 5x4.5 wheel adapter?

I have disc brakes in the front, so I'd have to get a new discs as well, correct? ($$$$ starting to add up!)

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Cooper also makes RWL's called "Cooper Classics", might be worth a look. Alittle less bling than the Cobras.
 
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Cooper also makes RWL's called "Cooper Classics", might be worth a look. Alittle less bling than the Cobras.
Looks like the Classics don't come in the sizes I am considering. Thanks though.....
 
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I run the 15" Cooper Cobras, 2.35's on the front and 2.55's on the rear with stock wheels. Cooper's are kinda hard to find though, and I am not sure they are any better than the others you are considering.


 
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Originally Posted by OldHarley
I run the 15" Cooper Cobras, 2.35's on the front and 2.55's on the rear with stock wheels. Cooper's are kinda hard to find though, and I am not sure they are any better than the others you are considering.



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