Best m/t tire????
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Best m/t tire????
I have been looking around for tires for a couple months now and still can not make up my mind. I have a 08 f-250 diesel and was wondering what the best m/t's are? I have ordered a 6" BDS lift and am planning to run 37's, however i would love to have a tire that is good off road and in the heavy snow. I tow a 40hp tractor, atvs and maybe a car in the future. Any input would be much appreciated as i will be ordering the tires tomorrow morning.
Also I plan an ordering the BMF S.O.T.A's, 20", wheels, but again any other recommendations would be great.
Also I plan an ordering the BMF S.O.T.A's, 20", wheels, but again any other recommendations would be great.
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Are they? The guys, who had them of their fords at the shop i go to, say that they where extremely stiff and were awful on the road. Yet, all the reviews i have been reading say they are amazing.
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If all you want to do is drive some dirt roads and go through snow then an all-terrain tire is a much better choice. Mud tires just don't have the same wet weather and ice traction. And the AT is more than capable except for the more extreme conditions. It will last longer, handle better when towing, be less noisy, and net better mileage. Also, 17 inch wheels will get you cheaper tires and broader selection.
I will put nothing but BFG all-terrains on my Jeep. Extremely happy with those tires!!! But what works on my Jeep may not be a good choice for a heavier truck.
I will put nothing but BFG all-terrains on my Jeep. Extremely happy with those tires!!! But what works on my Jeep may not be a good choice for a heavier truck.
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Thanks. Yes i will be on the road most of the time but noise is not an issue and when i do go off road it is more then just dirt roads; I find plenty of deep pits and am looking forward to doing some off roading in the snow this winter.
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You won't want to be scratching up those 20's then. You should have more rubber and less rim if you really want to off road your truck. Save money and get smaller rims.
Honestly, a Superduty is a pretty poor choice for an off roading rig. The weight, size, and turning radius is just going to kill you. If it works for what you like then that is all that matters. But you'll be staying in the open fields. And nobody is going to be able to haul your heavy tush out of the mud pit if you get stuck.
Honestly, a Superduty is a pretty poor choice for an off roading rig. The weight, size, and turning radius is just going to kill you. If it works for what you like then that is all that matters. But you'll be staying in the open fields. And nobody is going to be able to haul your heavy tush out of the mud pit if you get stuck.
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mickey thompson MTZ. i have over 56,000 miles on mine, and they are still above the wear bars. they are great offroad, not too noisy, haul my 4000+ lb trailer well, and are good on slippery roads for a m/t. i will be buying another set before winter, no question!
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Wait a minute... Do you want to do real off roading or not? If you do, get MUCH smaller wheels. You want a lot more sidewall for offroading. Big wheels are only good for impressing pimply faced boys. The most common rule of thumb is a tire diameter AT LEAST 2X of the wheel diameter for off road performance.
You will do much better with 37" A/T's on an 18" than the most expensive 37" M/T you can find on a 20".
About the ONLY times an M/T will consistently perform better than an A/T are in mud or deep powder snow. And in hard core rock crawling. Don't believe me? Take a look at what any of the competitive off road trucks are using.
For the average user, a properly aired down A/T is a far better choice. Especially on dry pavement, wet pavement, dirt roads, damp dirt, gravel, packed snow, icy conditions, and sand.
You will do much better with 37" A/T's on an 18" than the most expensive 37" M/T you can find on a 20".
About the ONLY times an M/T will consistently perform better than an A/T are in mud or deep powder snow. And in hard core rock crawling. Don't believe me? Take a look at what any of the competitive off road trucks are using.
For the average user, a properly aired down A/T is a far better choice. Especially on dry pavement, wet pavement, dirt roads, damp dirt, gravel, packed snow, icy conditions, and sand.
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I'm running Toyo Open Country MT's on my '08 SD and love them - I will agree with the "More Sidewall, less wheel" statement too! I had 18's stock and went with (no lift) 35X12.5R-17's. They look great, feel great, ride great and tow great too. I just got back from Carlise towing a buddies Ranger and it was a great trip. Do it...
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I'll chime in on the Toyo MTs too. I'm pretty happy with mine, they have good grip on and off road. However they are getting to be as noise as my father's Wrangler MTRs and are a pain to clean in all of the little crevices. I did loose some mileage when I put them on, and I'm considering going back to road tires for now since I have to drive 21 miles to work.t
