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I am going to buy a set of tires today that are bigger than my last set. Looking to end up around 33inches diameter. I have modded v and modded b codes as well. What size and brand would yall reccomend? 285/75/16?
I do 95% time on the road but would like to have a little capability for light offroad
I do 95% time on the road but would like to have a little capability for light offroad
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I am going to buy a set of tires today that are bigger than my last set. Looking to end up around 33inches diameter. I have modded v and modded b codes as well. What size and brand would yall reccomend? 285/75/16?
I do 95% time on the road but would like to have a little capability for light offroad
I do 95% time on the road but would like to have a little capability for light offroad
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Also, I live down in texas so snow is basically non existant, and rain is rare. My biggest factor is how long they will last (broke college student).
I have read online good things about BFG All terrain KO, Goodyear Silent Armor, Michelin M/S2, and Michelin A/T2
I have read online good things about BFG All terrain KO, Goodyear Silent Armor, Michelin M/S2, and Michelin A/T2
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I went throught this recently trying to find a 33" tire for the stock 16" wheels. What I found is you are really limited with the 16" wheel so I got some black 18" Helos and went with a 34" Nitto Terra Grappler.
Couldnt be happier.
Couldnt be happier.
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I went with Cooper AT/3s, 305/75R16s.
Fantastic quality, 50k mileage (supposedly), very quiet on road and grippy off.
I believe Consumer Reports rated them very highly as well.
Factory site
Fantastic quality, 50k mileage (supposedly), very quiet on road and grippy off.
I believe Consumer Reports rated them very highly as well.
Factory site
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My new to me EX has new 325's Nitto Terra Grapplers (smoother ride) but I've heard they won't last nearly as long as the BFG's. just my 2 cents.
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According to Tirerack and Discounttire:
Goodyear silent armor: 50k warranty
BFG AT KO: 50k warranty
Michelin M/S2: 70k warranty
Michelin A/T2: 60k warranty
Goodyear silent armor: 50k warranty
BFG AT KO: 50k warranty
Michelin M/S2: 70k warranty
Michelin A/T2: 60k warranty
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I just got 285 75 16 Michelin ltx. My Ex is a road warrior, so 10 hour drives to grandma's house need to be as comfy as possible. Had the Goodyear Duratac of the same size, but couldn't handle the noise, and lumpy feel (they came on the Ex when I baught it). If you can afford them, and don't mind the muted look of road tires, I highly suggest them. I had them for several years on my 2500 suburban. Great in the snow, great in the heavy rain. Not so great off road. So, I don't off road my 8k plus School Bus.
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I am going to go with the TreadWright 265's in E rating "The claw" as soon as winter hits and with the special compound they have..........look at their site. They have an extremely good success rate with them.
