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nu2-72 · 09-27-2003, 09:12 PM

I am in the market for new tires. These will be on a 3/4 4x4 with a 2.5 inch lift and 4:10 gears.
I am thinking 31's or 33's. I want Radial, quiet on the highway, AT design.
I have had BFG's, Coopers, Michelin, Bridgestone (good luck) and Goodyear, Hankook (not so good luck) Thinking Yoko's
What is your first choice?

mtdave2 · 09-27-2003, 09:15 PM

i love my michelins, but any of those 3 are a good tire

**truckster** · 09-27-2003, 09:31 PM

The longest-lasting and best traction I ever bought were BFG. I got almost 60,000 out of a set.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-27-2003, 09:40 PM

Don't get super swampers. I liked my BFGs (325/60R15) All Terrains. The 31s would probably look small. Go with 33s. Have some pics of my tires in the sig link.

mooneyes · 09-27-2003, 09:59 PM

wow if you had no luck with michlins or bfg's i something aint right

71k5 · 09-27-2003, 11:02 PM

Yokohamas seem to give a good, quiet ride and I think they hanclle pretty well in the wet.

griesel72 · 09-27-2003, 11:26 PM

I second what truckster said. I have had both bfg at and mt tires, and had excellent luck with both. They lasted a long time and didn't cut or chip like other name brand tires. I had a friend who had yok's and they didn't last very long (under 25000) and they cost almost as much as my bfg's

As for size, 33's would look right on your truck

Good luck

David

lash · 09-28-2003, 12:13 AM

I have had them all, Try pro-comp Great tire.

JoetheMobster · 09-28-2003, 12:16 AM

Have Michelin's in the front and Pirelli's out back on my truck - seem to have lasted pretty well, and traction with the Pirelli's is great!

A.P. · 09-28-2003, 04:53 AM

Check this web site out if you have not yet. http://www.tirerack.com/
I'm thinking of get this type of tire Firehawk Indy 500. I have never used it but comparing it with other tires, it seems to be a good deal. I did the search by tire size.

tswore · 09-28-2003, 05:51 AM

i have got the nitto terra grappler tires on my 91 4wheel drive blazer they kick ass in the winter and they are real quiet on the road.

SWEET7T · 09-28-2003, 01:36 PM

run the 33" tires... And shoot for the BFG AT's. I had them on my last 4x4, and when I get another one, those are the brand that I will stick on it!!!

TODDS 72 · 09-28-2003, 01:40 PM

some cooper discover a/t s 33 would be a great tire,plenty of meat but nice on the hwy

nu2-72 · 09-28-2003, 10:57 PM

Thanks for the ideas. And Mooneyes, read again.

**Stocker** · 09-29-2003, 12:45 AM

I'm facing a similar decision with a similar size truck. A lot depends on your intended driving. I'm presently looking at BFG A/T KO and Bridgestone Dueler Revo, both in 285/75-16 (~33"). Check this ratings chart http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/orat.jsp

Lippyp · 09-29-2003, 02:59 AM

I've just replaced the no name BFG pattern all-terrains on my 2wd 1/2 ton with BFG Long Trail T/A's, these are slighlty more road biasd and much quieter on the road but still have a bit more bite than a road tire. got em chaep too!

A.P. · 09-29-2003, 03:26 AM

Stocker that tire looks very aggressive. Nice.

A.P. · 09-29-2003, 03:32 AM

The tire I will be buying to replace the BFGoodrich is: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wall=Blackwall
The tire size 295/50R-15.

teeitup · 09-29-2003, 07:29 AM

Kevin, I just bought 2 new tires down here, BFG's AT's 295s x 16 for the red truck $170 a tire.

coargonaut · 09-29-2003, 07:50 AM

I have been running Pathfinder ATR's in 265-75R16. From Discount Tire. No longer available. I'm gonna try Nitto's Grappler. Cheaper than All Terrain TA's.

Ed

nu2-72 · 09-29-2003, 05:37 PM

Just got home. Been to the stores shopping. Thanks for the links. Great info. Randy, KO's were $202.00. Yours are regular TA's?

teeitup · 09-29-2003, 07:45 PM

Kansas Tire in Topeka, 295 x 75 x 16's BFG AT's, thats the cheapest I found aroung here. But they are 16's too! Good luck, Randy

nu2-72 · 09-29-2003, 10:11 PM

Thinking Yoko Geolanders. Rode a set in Al. and they were very nice.
Lippyp, have had Long Trails on my truck. Too much highway for this truck. NO Goodyears. Bridgestones look promissing too.
Are mail order places any better? ie; cheaper.

Hooter · 09-29-2003, 11:51 PM

are hankook dynamic radail z-36's avaliable in anything over 31/10.5? I love those tires

09-27-2003, 09:12 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Your tire choices please I am in the market for new tires. These will be on a 3/4 4x4 with a 2.5 inch lift and 4:10 gears. I am thinking 31's or 33's. I want Radial, quiet on the highway, AT design. I have had BFG's, Coopers, Michelin, Bridgestone (good luck) and Goodyear, Hankook (not so good luck) Thinking Yoko's What is your first choice? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-27-2003, 09:15 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	i love my michelins, but any of those 3 are a good tire __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

09-27-2003, 09:31 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	The longest-lasting and best traction I ever bought were BFG. I got almost 60,000 out of a set. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

09-27-2003, 09:40 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Don't get super swampers. I liked my BFGs (325/60R15) All Terrains. The 31s would probably look small. Go with 33s. Have some pics of my tires in the sig link. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-27-2003, 09:59 PM	#5
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	wow if you had no luck with michlins or bfg's i something aint right __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

09-27-2003, 11:02 PM	#6
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	Yokohamas seem to give a good, quiet ride and I think they hanclle pretty well in the wet.

09-27-2003, 11:26 PM	#7
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I second what truckster said. I have had both bfg at and mt tires, and had excellent luck with both. They lasted a long time and didn't cut or chip like other name brand tires. I had a friend who had yok's and they didn't last very long (under 25000) and they cost almost as much as my bfg's As for size, 33's would look right on your truck Good luck David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-28-2003, 12:13 AM	#8
lash Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 163	I have had them all, Try pro-comp Great tire.

09-28-2003, 12:16 AM	#9
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Have Michelin's in the front and Pirelli's out back on my truck - seem to have lasted pretty well, and traction with the Pirelli's is great! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

09-28-2003, 04:53 AM	#10
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Check this web site out if you have not yet. http://www.tirerack.com/ I'm thinking of get this type of tire Firehawk Indy 500. I have never used it but comparing it with other tires, it seems to be a good deal. I did the search by tire size.

09-28-2003, 05:51 AM	#11
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	i have got the nitto terra grappler tires on my 91 4wheel drive blazer they kick ass in the winter and they are real quiet on the road.

09-28-2003, 01:36 PM	#12
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	run the 33" tires... And shoot for the BFG AT's. I had them on my last 4x4, and when I get another one, those are the brand that I will stick on it!!! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

09-28-2003, 01:40 PM	#13
TODDS 72 Not the nightly winner Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CHARLEMONT MA.USA Posts: 763	some cooper discover a/t s 33 would be a great tire,plenty of meat but nice on the hwy __________________ 72C10SWB BLUE 350/350 86K10LWB BLUE 5.7 700r4 7.5' fisher plow 93S10XCAB4X4 BLUE 4.3 4L60e 69gmc c10 v8 3 on the tree yellow 72k10 swb 350 3 on the tree green 86k15 swb5.0L 4spd brown

09-28-2003, 10:57 PM	#14
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thanks for the ideas. And Mooneyes, read again. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-29-2003, 12:45 AM	#15
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	I'm facing a similar decision with a similar size truck. A lot depends on your intended driving. I'm presently looking at BFG A/T KO and Bridgestone Dueler Revo, both in 285/75-16 (~33"). Check this ratings chart http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/orat.jsp __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 09-29-2003 at 12:47 AM.



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09-29-2003, 02:59 AM	#16
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I've just replaced the no name BFG pattern all-terrains on my 2wd 1/2 ton with BFG Long Trail T/A's, these are slighlty more road biasd and much quieter on the road but still have a bit more bite than a road tire. got em chaep too! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-29-2003, 03:26 AM	#17
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Stocker that tire looks very aggressive. Nice. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-29-2003, 03:32 AM	#18
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	The tire I will be buying to replace the BFGoodrich is: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wall=Blackwall The tire size 295/50R-15. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

09-29-2003, 07:29 AM	#19
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Kevin, I just bought 2 new tires down here, BFG's AT's 295s x 16 for the red truck $170 a tire. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-29-2003, 07:50 AM	#20
coargonaut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 51	I have been running Pathfinder ATR's in 265-75R16. From Discount Tire. No longer available. I'm gonna try Nitto's Grappler. Cheaper than All Terrain TA's. Ed __________________ 1995 Z71 Rebuilt 350- J&E pistons, CompCam, Vortec Heads, massaged computer. Rebuilt 4L60 1997 Suburban stock, stock, stock

09-29-2003, 05:37 PM	#21
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Just got home. Been to the stores shopping. Thanks for the links. Great info. Randy, KO's were $202.00. Yours are regular TA's? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-29-2003, 07:45 PM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Kansas Tire in Topeka, 295 x 75 x 16's BFG AT's, thats the cheapest I found aroung here. But they are 16's too! Good luck, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

09-29-2003, 10:11 PM	#23
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thinking Yoko Geolanders. Rode a set in Al. and they were very nice. Lippyp, have had Long Trails on my truck. Too much highway for this truck. NO Goodyears. Bridgestones look promissing too. Are mail order places any better? ie; cheaper. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-29-2003, 11:51 PM	#24
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	are hankook dynamic radail z-36's avaliable in anything over 31/10.5? I love those tires __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

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