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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Time for new tires - 2000 V-10 4x4

The ole tires that came on my X aren't cutting it. They are 285 75 16 The wheels look fine and I am fine with the size. I will be going with an E Range tire.

On road, they are fine. Get it off into anything wet, in some cases just dew on some thick grass - no traction. They are still in good shape. I'll put them on CL.

I have had good luck with BFG All Terrains. I have had like 5-6 sets on other trucks, etc. I am debating the BFG All Terrain vs. BFG Mud Terrains.

I am leaning towards the Mud Terrains since the X is more of my hunting rig. Also, I could give them a spin and see if I would put them on my 2005 3500. I have have 3+ sets of All Terrains on there and love them.

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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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You know the trade offs, you need to make the decision.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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The Mud Terrains are great tires but they tend to cup slightly on heavier trucks. If you don't do a lot of on road then you may be fine with them. You can rotate them a little more often - say every 3-4 instead of 6-7k miles to mitigate it a bit. Their Rugged Terrain is a great tire which can handle off-road and does really well on road. It's not as aggressive but wears well and I have quite a few customers who are using them on the beach as well as on their hunting rigs and love them.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Never had any mud tires. Discount tire has a 30 day try n buy. I figure I will know if I like them much sooner than that. Going to sleep on it, but they have the mud ones in stock.

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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Never had any mud tires. Discount tire has a 30 day try n buy. I figure I will know if I like them much sooner than that. Going to sleep on it, but they have the mud ones in stock.

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They will price match also. Take a print out from discounttiredirect.com of the tires that you want to them. I have bought many tires from them. Always saved me money.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TrdLtly
They will price match also. Take a print out from discounttiredirect.com of the tires that you want to them. I have bought many tires from them. Always saved me money.
They matched the price. I am going to have them put on in the morning.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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How did they sound?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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They aren't much louder than the ones I pulled off. At the volume I listen to my radio - I don't hear them at all.

Here are some before and after pics.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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I love the look of the M/T
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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My 2005 Dodge 3500 SRW is coming due for tires. I have been running BFG All Terrains. I might put a set of these on it next.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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How much lift in your truck?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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2.5" lift

Pre lift I only had around 3/4" between axle and suspension bumper.

Now I have 4"

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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I need to just do it but kids already hate climbing in and out
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Punisher
I need to just do it but kids already hate climbing in and out
Man, my kids love climbing in and out.

Do you have running boards on yours?

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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Looks like I lost around 1 - 1.5 MPG with these tires.

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