I am considering purchasing a tire and wheel package for my f250 from 4 wheel parts wholesalers.

I am looking at 33X12.50 16 swamper ssr's mounted on eagle alloys 16X10 rims. Any comments? How are these tires? I drive the truck daily, so I don't want a tire that is tough to handle, but want an agressive design. ANy problems fitting a stock 2003 Superduty with the X code springs?
Thanks for you input.

 

I would rec. pro comp's 305/70/16 X-terrains look here @ http://www.selecttire.com

 

I jsut put some SSR's on my 98 F-150.I like'em really nice tire.

 

thanks for your ideas.

Freak, what are the swampers like on the street? I completely understand that they are no pavement based tire, but, are do they wander or hydroplane easily?

 

santo: have you ever used select tire? How are thay? their prices are good.

 

I used selecttire.com a couple of times with no problems

 

ANyone had experiances with the X terrains or maxxis buckshot mudders?

Also, I'm considering a 305 70 16 as well. Would thes work well on an 8" rim?

 

Hey, I have the 33"SSRs on 8" rims, and they are great! You can drive them daily, and they aren't bad on water, ice or snow, but it depends how far you drive and what your opinion of "bad" is. I have a friend that drives a 1990 bronco with 37" SSRs about 100 miles a day. Every day. So, it can be done, but they wear a little quicker than an all season would. I don't drive my truck that much, so mine will probably last forever The SSRs don't wander at all. They are like a little louder BFG mud terrain, which I have had a couple sets of. In my opinion, the SSR is THE best street and mud tire, but if you aren't getting into much mud, save your $$. As far as the x-terrain, I don't know, but directionals don't appeal to me. I have looked at the maxxis buckshots too, but haven't had any kind of experience with them yet, either. Oh, 92f150I6, I paid $190 a piece for the SSRs from Tyres international. With shipping, it was around $220. Not exactly cheap, but I really like em, and since they don't get much use, they are worth it to me. If you drive 40K a year, they might not be the best buy, though. Ted

 

Ted, thanks for your opinions. I only put about 6000 miles a year on my vehicles. I mainly want an agressive looking tire than can take me through moderate offroading, (an all terrain would do performance wise, but they just don't look good enough for me) I know I sound like a poseur, but I really want the look.

 

92f150I6-- I just bought the Maxxis Bucshot Mudders for my
01 F-150; 285/75R/16 ($135 each). They tend to walk a little on pavement, but I don't think I've got the pressure right yet. I'm runnig 40psi in them now. The guy that sold them to me had them at 35, they really walked then. As far as mud goes they kick *** and clean themselves out great. I went w/16" rims cause I got a good deal on them.

 

please dont waste your time with 4wheel parts, you may not get screwed at first, but they will get you eventually

 

Has anyone tried any of the Liberator All Terrain tires yet. Understabd they are supposedly pretty good on teh road and am considering a set unless someone knows something else. Thanks for all responses.

Jake

2000 F150 XLT

 

never heard of the Liberator. must be a private brand label tire.I try to stick popular name brand tires.

 

The liberators are great on the road and a little bit better off road then a stock street tire.

 

Thanks for the repsonses. I purchased a set last night so I guess I will see soon how they are. They appear to be okay and I spoke with a couple fo guys that have them and they like them.