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1969 GMC · 04-11-2003, 01:10 AM

OK, I plan on ditching the split rims and bias ply tube tires that are on my GMC now. I am going to get plain white steel wheels, probably 16" (don't know if 15"will fit 3/4 ton). I may or may not be lifting my truck, I may because I looked at pics of Jims70GMC and it looks sweeeeet with a 2" lift and 33" Super Swampers.
Anywho, I am taking recommendations for a tire to get. I am going to be putting mostly highway miles on these tires, and don't care if they are louder or anything. I will be doing some moderate offroading, and I will need a mud tire for it. It seems a lot of guys swear by BFG muds, but I have heard good things about the new Super Swamper TrXus mud radial. Also, some of the cheaper (cost) tires out there (Cooper, General, Maxxis)...has anyone tried any of these brands? Thanks for the input.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-11-2003, 04:47 AM

Mine are 15" rims on 3/4 ton axles, the drums up front allow them to fit. I had "Mud Kings" on an 85 K5 that were good they were made by BFG but were $30 cheaper.

Mike C · 04-11-2003, 03:13 PM

If you are going to buy rims, I think it would be foolish not to do 16's for disc brake clearance eventually. 265 75 16 is stock height but wider for a 3/4 ton. Looks excellent. Same as a 31 10.5 15 pretty much. BFG ALl terrains are the best choice for a 70% road 30% off-road vehicle. If you do 95% road travel, get Michelin road tires.

chevypete396 · 04-11-2003, 08:59 PM

I have had a lot of people warn me to steer clear of the BFG mud terrain for heavy highway use. Most people I know who run them tell me they’re “Junk” I don’t know if that’s true or not.

I can personally swear by BFG All Terrain’s. I think BFG All Terrains are probably your best bet as well. They are good in just about every wheeling condition, they last a long time on the highway and they don't break the bank. They have a great sidewall and good load range and there not to loud. There also common so if your on a wheeling trip and you tear one up you can usually find a replacement anywhere... Remember though, the white lettering goes on the inside

… Pete.

**chevy71super** · 04-12-2003, 10:01 AM

I have run both the BFG all terrain and the mud terrain and I personally like the mud terrain. All terrains are a better highway tire but they don't do that well in mud and snow. I have found the muds to be acceptable on the highway. When I lived in Montana guys who ran the all terrains had a hard time keeping up with those who ran a mud version of most any brand. Still it goes back to how and where you drive your truck. (BTW I run mine with the whitewalls out!!!)

Ryan Flowers · 04-12-2003, 11:46 AM

I have a few questions about the BFG A/T tires.................

What is the widest they come in for 35's?

I would like to find some BFG A/T 35x14.5x15 0r 35x15x15.............

Anyone ever seen these?

All I have seen is 35x12.5x15........................

chevy68388 · 04-13-2003, 01:59 AM

i have had two sets of general mt grabbers there great the first i had was33/12.50/15 then i went to 35/12.50/15 both were good in mud snow is diffrent they wear great and u can do some awsome burnouts

Stout72 · 04-18-2003, 10:23 AM

I believe the 12.50 width is the widest available for the 35" ATKOs. I asked if a wider width was available when I bought mine last month, the answer was no. Check the BFG website to make sure.

Mike C · 04-18-2003, 11:04 AM

After having done both 14.5 and 12.5 tires, I much prefer the 12.5s. 12.5 is the widest offered by BFG, but Nitto has a 14 wide 35" tire I believe. They offer a really trick 14" wide 37" tall for 18" rim tire, but you can imagine the price...

04-11-2003, 01:10 AM	#1
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Tire Recommendation OK, I plan on ditching the split rims and bias ply tube tires that are on my GMC now. I am going to get plain white steel wheels, probably 16" (don't know if 15"will fit 3/4 ton). I may or may not be lifting my truck, I may because I looked at pics of Jims70GMC and it looks sweeeeet with a 2" lift and 33" Super Swampers. Anywho, I am taking recommendations for a tire to get. I am going to be putting mostly highway miles on these tires, and don't care if they are louder or anything. I will be doing some moderate offroading, and I will need a mud tire for it. It seems a lot of guys swear by BFG muds, but I have heard good things about the new Super Swamper TrXus mud radial. Also, some of the cheaper (cost) tires out there (Cooper, General, Maxxis)...has anyone tried any of these brands? Thanks for the input. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

04-11-2003, 04:47 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Mine are 15" rims on 3/4 ton axles, the drums up front allow them to fit. I had "Mud Kings" on an 85 K5 that were good they were made by BFG but were $30 cheaper. __________________ 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

04-11-2003, 03:13 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	If you are going to buy rims, I think it would be foolish not to do 16's for disc brake clearance eventually. 265 75 16 is stock height but wider for a 3/4 ton. Looks excellent. Same as a 31 10.5 15 pretty much. BFG ALl terrains are the best choice for a 70% road 30% off-road vehicle. If you do 95% road travel, get Michelin road tires. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-11-2003, 08:59 PM	#4
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	I have had a lot of people warn me to steer clear of the BFG mud terrain for heavy highway use. Most people I know who run them tell me they’re “Junk” I don’t know if that’s true or not. I can personally swear by BFG All Terrain’s. I think BFG All Terrains are probably your best bet as well. They are good in just about every wheeling condition, they last a long time on the highway and they don't break the bank. They have a great sidewall and good load range and there not to loud. There also common so if your on a wheeling trip and you tear one up you can usually find a replacement anywhere... Remember though, the white lettering goes on the inside … Pete. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

04-12-2003, 11:46 AM	#6
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	I have a few questions about the BFG A/T tires................. What is the widest they come in for 35's? I would like to find some BFG A/T 35x14.5x15 0r 35x15x15............. Anyone ever seen these? All I have seen is 35x12.5x15........................ __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

04-12-2003, 10:01 AM	#5
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	I have run both the BFG all terrain and the mud terrain and I personally like the mud terrain. All terrains are a better highway tire but they don't do that well in mud and snow. I have found the muds to be acceptable on the highway. When I lived in Montana guys who ran the all terrains had a hard time keeping up with those who ran a mud version of most any brand. Still it goes back to how and where you drive your truck. (BTW I run mine with the whitewalls out!!!)

04-13-2003, 01:59 AM	#7
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	i have had two sets of general mt grabbers there great the first i had was33/12.50/15 then i went to 35/12.50/15 both were good in mud snow is diffrent they wear great and u can do some awsome burnouts __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

04-18-2003, 10:23 AM	#8
Stout72 Not my good side. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fairfield, California Posts: 222	I believe the 12.50 width is the widest available for the 35" ATKOs. I asked if a wider width was available when I bought mine last month, the answer was no. Check the BFG website to make sure. __________________ 72 Chevy K20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4" lift, dual shock suspension front & rear. Daily driver and a work in progress. 00 Suburban LT 90 Camaro RS 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special (Ol' Reliable)

04-18-2003, 11:04 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	After having done both 14.5 and 12.5 tires, I much prefer the 12.5s. 12.5 is the widest offered by BFG, but Nitto has a 14 wide 35" tire I believe. They offer a really trick 14" wide 37" tall for 18" rim tire, but you can imagine the price... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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