Tire recommendations
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Tire recommendations
It's time to start thinkin about replacing the old tires. I've been abusing B.F.G. Radial T/As for years but would like to change to something with a little stiffer sidewall. Probably in 235r60x15 and 255r60x15.
I don't need an aggressive tread but like good straight line traction.
What do you guys like?
I don't need an aggressive tread but like good straight line traction.
What do you guys like?
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I'm very pleased with the Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 235/75R15. Nice water dissipation & traction on road, and for the little offroading that my 2wd allows, is more than enough.
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I put a set of Bridgstone Dueler ATs on my not-ford truck about 1.5 years ago. Although I was happy with their traction and handling, I'm not at all pleased with their tread wear. They're almost bald after 25,000 miles.
I know a lot of things play into tread wear, but the first set of Goodyears I had lasted 50,000 miles under the exact same driving conditions.
Kevin K.
I know a lot of things play into tread wear, but the first set of Goodyears I had lasted 50,000 miles under the exact same driving conditions.
Kevin K.
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I've ran Goodyear's, BFG's, and Big-O brand tires on my 150. I ran 245 60 15's all around on matching AR-26 rims. Traction was ok, about the same with all the tires, maybe a little better with the Goodyear's, but, the cornering was always great. I take it you have some type of wider, aftermarket wheel to wrap those bad boy's around.
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Well I'm getting some food for thought. The rims are 15x8.
The BFGs just seem to get "lumpy" feeling on the truck as they wear and I get a little horizontal movement with a load in the back. Never had that problems with them on a car. I already have sway bars so there isn't any lean just sort of a yaw feeling.
Getting the same sizing may limit my on the tires selection.
The BFGs just seem to get "lumpy" feeling on the truck as they wear and I get a little horizontal movement with a load in the back. Never had that problems with them on a car. I already have sway bars so there isn't any lean just sort of a yaw feeling.
Getting the same sizing may limit my on the tires selection.
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For a "bargain", I really like the NTB 'Viper TR' 275/60 R15 on the same 8x15. This is a comfortable, quiet tire on the highway. Sticks really nice around corners, and I guess I'm getting around 40K out of a set. The compound is quite a bit softer than the TA and easier to 'catch' in a slide. (Not such an abrupt loss of traction). I am on a lot of construction sites and the NTB road-hazard has payed for itself many times over. They run about $80.00 a copy. They are usesless in any kind of mud, they load up fast and hold it. I usually go with an 'S" rated as I spend a lot of time near or over 80 MPH in very hot weather, but have had no problems with this 'R' tire. (4+ hrs at over 100 in west TX). No, I do not own stock in NTB!
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Interesting. But what is NTB? I haven't heard of them. One prob I have on the back is I can only run 20 psi or so. Since there is normally no load the 275s wear out immediately in the middle!
Going to a 16" or 17"rim isn't out of the question. Don't know if I would like the look.
Going to a 16" or 17"rim isn't out of the question. Don't know if I would like the look.
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I like the Pirelli Scorpion A/T's. Check the www.tirerack.com they usually have a decent recomendation.
these are the tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...elli&x=13&y=18
these are the tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...elli&x=13&y=18
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Most people I know had the best luck with Goodyear MTRs....better traction and simply more versatile (on and off-road) than ATs.....that's what I'm about to be putting onto my truck as soon as 37x15x12.50s get off of backorder 
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