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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Smile its that time again, tires!

So im looking at getting new tires i really like these BFgoodrich All-Terrains. How much bigger you guys think i can go? I would also like to put spacers on possibly? i sorta like the tire sticking out look, makes it have a cool stance.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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I wouldnt do spacers for 2 reasons, its not right, and it will actually make your available tire size smaller up front...unless you trim your bumper or lift, or high/low offset wheels. I always forget which way it goes...ha!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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i had a set of mountain cat radials made by dick cepek in a 265-75-16 and i loved them if you deal with alot of snow there a sand and mud tire
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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I love my bfg a/t's. I had 31 bfg's on my truck and this time I went with 32's

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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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christmas present!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am going with 305s cooper stts
 
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:39 PM
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I like my destination MT's 15K on them and they don't look too bad for my driving habits
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by URBANRDNECK
I like my destination MT's 15K on them and they don't look too bad for my driving habits
destination AT's here, ditto
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Walmart Goodyear Wrangler Authority's Available in 265s but I got 235 because I was short on time.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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In york you say....ha! too close. I have wrangler Duratracs...no complaints snow, mud or anything..
 
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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pro comp xtreme at's... 265-16's are e-rated and should last 60K+ miles easy, 285's.... not so sure but I managed 95K+ out of a set on the ram
 
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