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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 08:10 PM
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I have a 1976 F-250 and had a tough time in the snow last year. What are the best snow tires available for 16.5" factory wheels?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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You can't go wrong with BF Goodrich AT's ! They are the best all around tire and perform excellent in snow! Trust me I live in Northern Michigan!
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Cooper Discoverer Radial LT's are available in a 16.5
I just had 6 put on my truck. Best all around M+S tire you can get.
Those 16.5's are awfully hard to find...
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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In the winter (33x12.5x16.5) . And loved the ride and traction and went and bought another set for the summer.

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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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What is a Mastercraft? Are they a local brand?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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in cleveland, Ohio. I'll have to check out tommorrow who makes them for mastercraft.
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 08:51 PM
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You can also check out the suspension tire and wheel forum: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...?s=&forumid=64
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. Now to call the dealers and get some prices.

Thanks again,
Mitch
 
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Old Sep 14, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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Mastercraft? I thought that was just a Canadian Tire brand (which as the name implies isn't in the US)

Kinda neat if you get that down there or maybe its just a fluke and another brand.

You guys cant buy Mastercraft tools down there can ya? Lifetime warranty etc; just like craftsman...but better IMHO (I use snapon whenever I can but sometimes I just cant afford it and need the tool yesterday

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ps. I just bought a set of LT235/75/15 BF goodrich All Terrain's

They ride ok, I had worn out wranglers on there before and the AT's are a little less sure in the corners (no problem there I just corner at 10km/h less) and the little bit of dirt I've been in is a joke (compared to the old tires that nearly had me sliding backwards down a wet grass hill leaving denny's) I'll post how they are in the snow when it comes (though with careful driving I was ok with those wranglers even though they were almost bald...just had to be careful thats all)
 

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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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personally, i like cooper retreads, thier softer then the discover's, and don't wear as long, but thier better in snow and ice.... plus thier cheaper to boot
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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the mastercrafts. They are made by Cooper tire company.

David
 
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:48 PM
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Yo 1976 Ranger,

Do you remember what you paid for them?

Thanx,
Mitch (1976 F250)
 
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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David,

Thanx much. Now to call the local Cooper boys.

Mitch
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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cooper makes a real good tire have a set on the wifes mini van what a difference from the firestones and i had a set on my 78 they where great in the snow and rain and they rode and wore real nice
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