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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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255 75 17 Tires

I know a lot of people like to put wider tires on there rigs. I was looking for a better ON/OFF road tire and found 255/75 17 BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A for about $98 each. I'm not going to do much off roading but I would like better traction if I do, or in the snow next year. Is there a reason I should go with a wider tire? The tire is about 32.6 inches
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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does anyone have a opinion???
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Narrow tires work better in snow than wide tires.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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The narrow tires will be good for the snow, and they'll be taller than stock ones. I think they'll look pretty good, and for that price I'd get them.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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Where did you find those tires for 98 a piece....they should be about 198 a piece...

Great tires...i had two sets.....
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Tirerack.com has two types. I think one is a typo or a newer style. ones $98 and ones around $122
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I have another question, If I was to buy the tires now and now use them till next fall, would they stay good or would I need to store them a specific way? I want to wear out my current tires first.
 
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I think if you do mostly hwy driving that the mud terrains would be too aggressive and wear out fast. I woult suggest something in the AllTerrain, rather than MudTerrain. Just my opinion.
 
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Originally Posted by Ryan50hrl
Where did you find those tires for 98 a piece....they should be about 198 a piece...

Great tires...i had two sets.....
I looked them up on tirerack, $303 each
 
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