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Old 01-21-2016, 09:40 PM
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Long story short, I've got 3 that are still in pretty good shape. However I went out this morning and found out that my fourth one has a cut in the sidewall. I have no idea how it happened, I just know that I cant find any used ones around here, and the tire stores cant even get them anymore.
Help please!! I'll even drive to meet someone if I need to
 
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Old 01-21-2016, 10:35 PM
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Good luck with that. As I am sure you are aware, they haven't made that size for several years. Any you do find are going to be so old, they really shouldn't be trusted, they aren't safe.
 
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Time to upgrade to 37's...

37 12 50R16 5 Goodyear Wrangler MT Hummer 95 Tread 37x12 50x16 5 Military 37" | eBay

Been running these tires for years now. I am done paying $400+ for a damn tire.
 
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Old 01-22-2016, 08:42 AM
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I just bought a brand new set of BFGs 2 years ago, so I was hoping there was still a chance.
My long term plan is to go up to 37s, but i don't have the lift yet. I know I cant get 37s tucked under it with just shackles. Maybe its just time to bite the bullet and get new wheels and save the future headache.
 
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Old 01-22-2016, 09:20 AM
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You can probably pick up a set of used rims and tires in good condition if you shop around.
 
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Old 01-22-2016, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999SuperDutyStroke
I just bought a brand new set of BFGs 2 years ago, so I was hoping there was still a chance.
My long term plan is to go up to 37s, but i don't have the lift yet. I know I cant get 37s tucked under it with just shackles. Maybe its just time to bite the bullet and get new wheels and save the future headache.
There out there. I have several at home... But that doesnt help you across the country.
 
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Old 01-22-2016, 09:51 AM
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New wheels and tires, stop dragging on the inevitable.
 
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Old 01-22-2016, 09:57 AM
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Why? You can get 37's all day for a 16.5 wheel brand new for $200 shipped.

So nice to not be running Chinese tires, for $400+ each...



 
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Old 01-22-2016, 11:25 PM
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I don't have the lift for the truck yet. It is still on a truck in RI
What brand are those tires? Are those the military take offs?
 
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Old 01-23-2016, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 1999SuperDutyStroke
What brand are those tires? Are those the military take offs?
They're Goodyear Wrangler MT's.
 
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Old 01-23-2016, 11:07 AM
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They're Goodyear Wrangler MT's.
No they aren't. Those are the BFG Baja T/A. All of the Wrangler MT's are pretty old at this point and I wouldn't recommend running them anymore. The Baja or MTR are the way to go for 16.5s
 
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Old 01-23-2016, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaugepro
Time to upgrade to 37's...

37 12 50R16 5 Goodyear Wrangler MT Hummer 95 Tread 37x12 50x16 5 Military 37" | eBay

Been running these tires for years now. I am done paying $400+ for a damn tire.
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No they aren't. Those are the BFG Baja T/A. All of the Wrangler MT's are pretty old at this point and I wouldn't recommend running them anymore. The Baja or MTR are the way to go for 16.5s
So do you think the Ebay link Gaugepro posted above for those tires is incorrect?
 
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I'm no economist but lifting to fit 37's and re-gearing might move the break even point out 10 years or so.
 
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Old 01-23-2016, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by binuya
So do you think the Ebay link Gaugepro posted above for those tires is incorrect?
The link is not for the tires that are on his truck.
 
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