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Aug 11, 2003 | 10:50 AM

beartracks

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Tire recommendations

Time to change the tires on the old 1/2 ton 77. I've been using BFG T/A 235r60x15 and 255r60x15 and would like a little stiffer sidewall but still a good traction tire. I don't go off road.

Any thoughts?

Aug 11, 2003 | 01:19 PM

mzimmers

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Tire recommendations

What are your priorities (dry handling, ride, snow, etc.)?

Tirerack.com's product selector is pretty helpful for street tires...have you tried that?

Aug 11, 2003 | 01:24 PM

beartracks

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I've just started to look but straight ahead traction/performance have been my priorites. Not worried about snow, rain or off road.

Aug 11, 2003 | 01:42 PM

mzimmers

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Well, believe it or not, the Kumho ECSTA STX came out on top of Tirerack's summer truck tires with some absolutely stellar ratings. Worth a look...

Aug 11, 2003 | 07:47 PM

serving_time

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Tire recommendations

If you want a stiffer sidewall, get larger rims and a smaller sidewall.

Aug 11, 2003 | 07:52 PM

mzimmers

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Yeah...if the budget permits, that would work. Going with larger wheels and low-profile tires can get really pricey really quick on a truck, though...

Aug 20, 2003 | 12:46 AM

sigtauenus

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Quote:

Originally posted by mzimmers
What are your priorities (dry handling, ride, snow, etc.)?

Tirerack.com's product selector is pretty helpful for street tires...have you tried that?

The tirerack doesn't list trucks for 78 for type of vehicle. Do you go with Bronco to use their search engine?