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Old 03-25-2011, 06:38 AM
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I should probably get an A/T tire because I will be driving this on the street but I think I'm going to go with a M/T tire just because I want it to look mean!!!!! I was looking at these 2 in a 265/75/16. Tire Discounters ordered them in & are going to try them on today to see which look the best & if they rub or not. Any other ideas?
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http://www.buywheelstoday.com/produc...dial+M%2FT.bwt
http://www.buywheelstoday.com/produc...+T%2FA+KM2.bwt
 
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The KM2's are the hotness. In my humble opinion, stay away from crap tires...like Nanking. For $140/tire, you can find other substitutes that will be much safer, last much longer, and perform better.

Take a look at the Goodyear Wrangler Authority A/T from Walmart. I currently have these on my truck.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Authority/11983160

This tire is very similar...but the tread design is better in snow.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

The BFG A/T are second to none, but are not quite as aggresive as the Goodyears

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

These tires are priced well, offer great traction in snow, wet, or dry conditions. In dirt they are good, in mud...not so much. I had a set of these on my truck before I got the Authority's. They were great.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
 
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Procomp Xtreme MT/mickey thompson baja claws/new mickey thompson baja claws TTC/Interco radials tires,TRuxxus,SSR,M-16/
 
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I have 265/70/16 BFGOODRICH A/T's on mine and I really like them. You should be ok w/ 265/75 on the truck. But I recommend get A/T over M/T. They are much quieter and will last longer. But whatever u get will look good. Nice ride!
 
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The Kumho MT KL71, I had this tire and it was bada$$ great tire both on and off road.
http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire.aspx?id...d4ac17e&cat=25
 
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The Cooper Discoverer STT http://www.coopertire.com/html/produ...discoverer_stt is what I put on my stock rims and they look and ride great. 255/70/16

I got mine a New and Used Tired shop, so the guy brought my old tires from me making the deal that much sweeter.

The only negative thing I can say about them is they are noisy.
 

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The Kumho MT KL71, I had this tire and it was bada$$ great tire both on and off road.
http://www.kumhousa.com/Tire.aspx?id...d4ac17e&cat=25

good tire but they wear extremely fast!!!!
 
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I love my Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo II ! They are awesome!!!!
 
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Firestone Destination AT. Has been an excellent tire for me.
 
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Thanks for all your help guys. I decided to get the Goodyear DuraTrac tires. Getting them put on tomorrow & will post pics. They are 265/75/16 & I had to trim the mud flaps & inner fender well some tonight.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&AID=10398365&
 


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