Asking the impossible....
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Asking the impossible....
Alrighty, i have come to the conclusion of some new 305/70r16 tires for my truck, but here comes the hard part, i need a tire that will last me a long time, but also offer me some nice grip whenever i need it. I know that most of my time will be spent on pavement, but for that other 25 % of the time that im at the beach, or in the mud, i need somthing that wont let me down! I know its probably impossible to have the both of best worlds... 
I've been looking at some BFG all-terrain ko, Nitto Terra grapler, and Goodyear Wrangler AT/S, any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I've been looking at some BFG all-terrain ko, Nitto Terra grapler, and Goodyear Wrangler AT/S, any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,205
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver WA
Asking the impossible....
Almost everyone will say the BFG is a great tire. Four Wheeler magazine just did a test on the Terra Grappler tire in last month's issue. They said it was very quiet and smooth on the street, did well in sand and loose dirt, did OK on rocks, and not so good in mud. Pretty much what you'd expect from an all-terrain type tire. Don't know about the Goodyears.
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 3
From: Billings MT
Asking the impossible....
The BFG's are a good overall tire. Sort of noisy on the road (my Geolanders are quiter), they have really good sand traction and snow is okay(but if you're at the beach, you may not have to worry about that), but I found that certain types of mud make them racing slicks. I don't know what kind of mud you have, but the stuff I had I had to get the tires up to about 50mph to even start to clean themselves.
I have no idea on the other tires you mentioned.
I have no idea on the other tires you mentioned.
Banned
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
From: Grande Prairie, AB
Asking the impossible....
Thought id share my thoughts...
I have BFG Allterrains..I like mud..they dont.
Hmm yeah i guess they arent bad in sand either. But then again it would be a different story if i had a locking rear.
And maybe becuase i want a more 'agressive' tire aswell.
But overall..they arent bad i guess.
*cheers*
I have BFG Allterrains..I like mud..they dont.
Hmm yeah i guess they arent bad in sand either. But then again it would be a different story if i had a locking rear.
And maybe becuase i want a more 'agressive' tire aswell.
But overall..they arent bad i guess.
*cheers*
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Asking the impossible....
If i get those big tires, am i going to have to crank up the torsion bars myself? or will the people at discount do it... i doubt it, so with that said, how would i go about doing all of that, and will it lessen the life of the tires or the torsion bars? thanks for the help
Jason
Jason
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 3
From: Billings MT
Asking the impossible....
fordf350
See this about torsion bars and the side effects. As to whether or not a shop will do it, I would think so. You just need to ask them for a definite answer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...orsion+%2Bbars
See this about torsion bars and the side effects. As to whether or not a shop will do it, I would think so. You just need to ask them for a definite answer.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...orsion+%2Bbars
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
From: Corvallis oregon
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 3
From: Billings MT
Asking the impossible....
I think you're right Rusty.
I guess I got to thinking more about tires, and then got sidetracked with an earlier torsion bar post.
If the tires don't fit, I hear some chrome bumper crying as it is being cut.
I guess I got to thinking more about tires, and then got sidetracked with an earlier torsion bar post.
If the tires don't fit, I hear some chrome bumper crying as it is being cut.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
From: Houston
Asking the impossible....
well instead of risking it, i really dont want to cut any bumpers, what about the 295/75r16, they are taller tires, but they are also a little narrower, probably alot meaner looking to! would those fit, or would it being taller rub? sheesh i'm really lost, and dont want to spend all that money buying tires that i find out later i could have got somthing bigger... thanks for you help
would those fit, or would it being taller rub? sheesh i'm really lost, and dont want to spend all that money buying tires that i find out later i could have got somthing bigger... thanks for you help
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 3
From: Billings MT
Asking the impossible....
295's should be okay.
I know that 305's require bumper trimming on a 93 F250.
Any tire shop should test fit the tires for you just to be safe. My brother has 305's on his 93 F250 and they had to cut almost 1/2" taper out of the bumper. It doesn't look that bad, but I don't believe in trimming parts to make tires fit.
I know that 305's require bumper trimming on a 93 F250.
Any tire shop should test fit the tires for you just to be safe. My brother has 305's on his 93 F250 and they had to cut almost 1/2" taper out of the bumper. It doesn't look that bad, but I don't believe in trimming parts to make tires fit.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,098
Likes: 1
From: Raleigh, NC
Asking the impossible....
my friend just got some of the new Super Swamper trXus STS's for his truck, they have great road manners and are good offroad tires, they accel in the sand and snow. he likes them a lot, and he drives his truck all over the place and they have hardly worn down.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RÖENTGEEP
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
24
May 20, 2011 08:27 AM
CanadianBigBlue460
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Apr 16, 2010 12:45 AM
ajs1974
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
15
Feb 11, 2005 04:36 PM