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Super duty / excursion rims & Michelin tires
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Noticeable but more expensive, harder to get what you want, tire chains might not fit, won't match the spare, and the speedo will be off.
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From: Richmond, VA
My (new to me X) came with BFG Rugged Terrain 265/75-16's on it, and way too much tread to even consider a change at this point, LOL! I found that when I brought it home, the wander was epic, and checked pressure. I believe it was 65 rear and 60 front. I dropped to 50 rear and 45 front, and it's much more stable. The ride is pretty quiet, and mileage, highway anyways, isn't too bad.
I do have BFG AT 32/11.5-15's on my 92 Bronco, and the road noise is ever present. Not that I mind, but you do need to speak up to have a conversation. Tread wear is pretty outrageous, as I've got the fourth set on right now, at 235K miles. I'm impressed at that. You do need to rotate regularly, as with pretty much any truck/tire. Once they start to wear unevenly, they make for a rough ride.
I do have BFG AT 32/11.5-15's on my 92 Bronco, and the road noise is ever present. Not that I mind, but you do need to speak up to have a conversation. Tread wear is pretty outrageous, as I've got the fourth set on right now, at 235K miles. I'm impressed at that. You do need to rotate regularly, as with pretty much any truck/tire. Once they start to wear unevenly, they make for a rough ride.
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Pic with 33's 285/75/16 on vcodes I had gained a little over 2inches, no rubbing!
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Here is my 05' with 5 inch lift and 35's, they were rubbing when I got the truck. I had to do some trimming to rectify. Hope this helps
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I just went through this.
I chose Toyo Open Country AT II in a 295/75/16. This is one of their "XT" sizes that has a more aggressive side wall and larger voids on the treads. Looks more aggressive than a normal AT.
They are 33.4 inches tall and 11.6 inces wide. (taller and slightly wider than most 285s, taller but narrower than most 305s)
I think they fill the wheel well very well but arent too wide for the 7.5 factory rims.
I paid around 200/tire plus install and warranty though Discount. I need to get my post count to 5 so I can post pics...
I chose Toyo Open Country AT II in a 295/75/16. This is one of their "XT" sizes that has a more aggressive side wall and larger voids on the treads. Looks more aggressive than a normal AT.
They are 33.4 inches tall and 11.6 inces wide. (taller and slightly wider than most 285s, taller but narrower than most 305s)
I think they fill the wheel well very well but arent too wide for the 7.5 factory rims.
I paid around 200/tire plus install and warranty though Discount. I need to get my post count to 5 so I can post pics...
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I just went through this.
I chose Toyo Open Country AT II in a 295/75/16. This is one of their "XT" sizes that has a more aggressive side wall and larger voids on the treads. Looks more aggressive than a normal AT.
They are 33.4 inches tall and 11.6 inces wide. (taller and slightly wider than most 285s, taller but narrower than most 305s)
I think they fill the wheel well very well but arent too wide for the 7.5 factory rims.
I paid around 200/tire plus install and warranty though Discount. I need to get my post count to 5 so I can post pics...
I chose Toyo Open Country AT II in a 295/75/16. This is one of their "XT" sizes that has a more aggressive side wall and larger voids on the treads. Looks more aggressive than a normal AT.
They are 33.4 inches tall and 11.6 inces wide. (taller and slightly wider than most 285s, taller but narrower than most 305s)
I think they fill the wheel well very well but arent too wide for the 7.5 factory rims.
I paid around 200/tire plus install and warranty though Discount. I need to get my post count to 5 so I can post pics...
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I am getting very slight rubbing on the back fender well on the driver's side only. No apparent rubbing yet on the leafs, bumper, or any troublesome areas.
I have a 2000 4x4 7.3l with stock suspension. I do plan to do the V/B mod.
The truck does have a little more "sway" at highway speeds when I change lanes.
They are noisier than the 285 Goodyear Wrangler's they replaced, but not that noticable at speed.
Here are some pics added to an album-
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - jamfandango's Album: Toyo 295/75/16 Open Country AT II
I have a 2000 4x4 7.3l with stock suspension. I do plan to do the V/B mod.
The truck does have a little more "sway" at highway speeds when I change lanes.
They are noisier than the 285 Goodyear Wrangler's they replaced, but not that noticable at speed.
Here are some pics added to an album-
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - jamfandango's Album: Toyo 295/75/16 Open Country AT II
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Found a set of BFG All Terrain's in 295/75/16 with only 2000 miles on em on craigslist for around 650. Id take em in to discounttire and get them to check/mount them before I bought them. 285 michelin AT
2 new for 1200 or BFG almost new for 650-750 in the bigger size.
Anyone else have experience with the 295/75/16 size in regards to rubbing?
EDIT: Looked on tirerack and it says BFG all terrains in 295/75/16 are all range D, which has a max load of 3415lb. Compared to the Michelin AT2 at a max load of 3750. Does this make the BFG tires a bad choice?
2 new for 1200 or BFG almost new for 650-750 in the bigger size.
Anyone else have experience with the 295/75/16 size in regards to rubbing?
EDIT: Looked on tirerack and it says BFG all terrains in 295/75/16 are all range D, which has a max load of 3415lb. Compared to the Michelin AT2 at a max load of 3750. Does this make the BFG tires a bad choice?