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May 25, 2006 | 03:12 AM

toolboxjunky

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need tires

01 x 4x4 psd pulling 10k tt toy box what size tires do i need and what brand? i have 295-75-16 now want high mileage quiet tires

May 25, 2006 | 01:54 PM

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01 x 4x4 psd pulling 10k tt toy box what size tires do i need and what brand? i have 295-75-16 now want high mileage quiet tires

If you're going to be towing 10K loads, I'd think you'd need to drop down to the stock tire size 265/75/16 load range E. You could also go to 285s in the BFG All Terrains, they're now available in "E"s. The Michelin LTX M/S is one of the best tires out there for towing heavy loads as well as being quiet on the road. The same also applies to the Bridgestone Dueler REVO's. (both in stock tire size) If you want to maintain an off-road tread and a bigger tire size, I'd stick to the BFG all terrains in the 285 size.

May 25, 2006 | 11:51 PM

toolboxjunky

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tire heat rated

td you know the heat we get down here! i have looked at the bfg's and the load rating is okay but the heat rating bites bad about equal to a general the weight and the heat are a tires biggest enemy. i love to get some the same goodies that are on your x but i think something going on with mine on fuel mpg and just can track it down! i really don't want to go thru every mod and be in same spot

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Jun 18, 2006 | 09:09 AM

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new tires on

put on toyo 10 ply stock size 265/75/16 nice ride and quiet! yeah baby tire guy gave me a deal 465 out the door. i wonder if he's quitting soon haha lol

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Jun 19, 2006 | 05:14 PM

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FWIW...

I have 295/75/16 BFG KO's and they are kinda noisy, great off-road except not enough floatation in sand, towing is OK.

I am gonna be lucky if I get 25K miles out of them.

I get about 14mpg freeway, sometimes and under 10 around town.

Mileage and tire wear are possibly related...

Gonna hit my 36K bingo this weekend...
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2005 EXCURSION LIMITED with Eddie Bauer upgrade 4X4 PSD

4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator