need help finalizing my tire decision...
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need help finalizing my tire decision...
truck is a 89 f150, 2wd. right now i have the goodyear wrangler rt/s tires, 235/75-15. one has a decent leak, one is almost bald and they are all cracking the dry.
the truch is my DD and its on the road 90+% of the time, rarely ever tows or carries heavy loads...
i cant decide to go with the stock size or up to a 30X9.5. the 9.5 isnt much wider (1/4 inch), so would i really notice any difference?
also, i am not made of money, so i am looking at the definity dakota a/t from pep boys, 235/75 are $71 each
or
lookin to order bfg t/a ko, but the 235/75 are $116 each.
could it really be worth the $45/tire?
or does anyone else have a suggestion?
thanks
the truch is my DD and its on the road 90+% of the time, rarely ever tows or carries heavy loads...
i cant decide to go with the stock size or up to a 30X9.5. the 9.5 isnt much wider (1/4 inch), so would i really notice any difference?
also, i am not made of money, so i am looking at the definity dakota a/t from pep boys, 235/75 are $71 each
or
lookin to order bfg t/a ko, but the 235/75 are $116 each.
could it really be worth the $45/tire?
or does anyone else have a suggestion?
thanks
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well, without sounding like a poster boy for bfg.
yes, it is most certainly worth the extra. IF you plan on keeping your truck for the next 50k or so.
if ur unsure, just put the cheaper ones on.
the bfg's will last longer, ride smoother, and get better traction than the others.
and step up to the 30/9.50. little more clearance, and looks better
yes, it is most certainly worth the extra. IF you plan on keeping your truck for the next 50k or so.
if ur unsure, just put the cheaper ones on.
the bfg's will last longer, ride smoother, and get better traction than the others.
and step up to the 30/9.50. little more clearance, and looks better
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From: Douglasville,GA
Originally Posted by 1989BIG6
truck is a 89 f150, 2wd. right now i have the goodyear wrangler rt/s tires, 235/75-15. one has a decent leak, one is almost bald and they are all cracking the dry.
the truch is my DD and its on the road 90+% of the time, rarely ever tows or carries heavy loads...
i cant decide to go with the stock size or up to a 30X9.5. the 9.5 isnt much wider (1/4 inch), so would i really notice any difference?
also, i am not made of money, so i am looking at the definity dakota a/t from pep boys, 235/75 are $71 each
or
lookin to order bfg t/a ko, but the 235/75 are $116 each.
could it really be worth the $45/tire?
or does anyone else have a suggestion?
thanks
the truch is my DD and its on the road 90+% of the time, rarely ever tows or carries heavy loads...
i cant decide to go with the stock size or up to a 30X9.5. the 9.5 isnt much wider (1/4 inch), so would i really notice any difference?
also, i am not made of money, so i am looking at the definity dakota a/t from pep boys, 235/75 are $71 each
or
lookin to order bfg t/a ko, but the 235/75 are $116 each.
could it really be worth the $45/tire?
or does anyone else have a suggestion?
thanks
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From: Kuna ID
I think 31/10.50R15's look really good on the 2wd trucks. I know around here you can find the "Federal MS351" in a 31" size for about $75 each. They are a decent all terrain tire. I've had good luck with them in the past.
Last edited by Sycostang67; Dec 29, 2007 at 02:40 AM.
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