All-Terrain tires opinions

[Redneck79]

I'm looking for big All-Terrain tires, I found these ones that looks good.

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...illocation=int

Any experience ?
Others like to suggest ?

[andrewmp6]

Why do you want a 40 inch at tire ?

[Front Range]

What's the tire going to be used for, answering that question will help you narrow down the choices toward something you'll be happy with.

1. Radial vs Bias-ply
2. Crusing vs Off-roading, combination of the two
3. Noise levels and traction trade offs

[Redneck79]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Why do you want a 40 inch at tire ?

I like big tires

[Redneck79]

Originally Posted by Front Range

What's the tire going to be used for, answering that question will help you narrow down the choices toward something you'll be happy with.

1. Radial vs Bias-ply
2. Crusing vs Off-roading, combination of the two
3. Noise levels and traction trade offs

The tires are for daily drive and for off road, not extreme off road

[wilkin250r]

Almost any 40-inch tire will be good offroad, so I think your best choice would be to get what is best on-road. You should do some research on tire construction, especially the difference between Radial tires and Bias-Ply tires. I think you want a radial tire.

The Super Swamper TrXus is good, but I think the Super Swamper SSR is better. You might not find it at Summit Racing because of some manufacturing issues a few years back. The SSR has a very smooth ride and good road manners for it's size.

http://www.ntwonline.com/Super-Swamp...ial-C1853.aspx

[andrewmp6]

You know your gonna need a 12 inch lift and at least a 5.13 gear to run a tire that big.Stick to a 37 inch tire less lift and your stock 4.56 gear will be happy with them.

[Redneck79]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

You know your gonna need a 12 inch lift and at least a 5.13 gear to run a tire that big.Stick to a 37 inch tire less lift and your stock 4.56 gear will be happy with them.

I don't want to lift the truck, I prefer to cut/bob the fenders to have a "lower" stance, like the baya trucks.
I like the stance of this one, he runs 42 inch tires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoB...&nohtml5=False

By the way, looking the photos, I think that the actual owner have already lifted the truck on the rear, what do you think about ?
(I'm going to watch this truck next week and decide if buy it or not)

[Front Range]

Couple things to think about if you go that route - not being critical - just things I've seen my friends experience firsthand.

Your inner wheel wells will most likely need to be removed or modified to fit on 42's with no lift, looks like the guy in Sweden cut his out when he did the fender trim. Make sure to check your clearances with the shocks compressed and full lock to lock turns of the wheel. Look for rubbing on body/frame/brake lines. Consider either rounding or finishing your cut fender edges so they don't cut into the tires when your off-camber. Also consider the increased mass/weight of the large tire and overall effects on steering, consider adding a weld on frame kit and steering brace to avoid frame cracks at the box.

Far as the elevated rear on the white truck it's hard to say without crawling under it. Could be a small lift block, could be a flip shackle, could be a modified leaf, or none of the above. Good luck with your project!

[Redneck79]

Originally Posted by Front Range

Couple things to think about if you go that route - not being critical - just things I've seen my friends experience firsthand.

Your inner wheel wells will most likely need to be removed or modified to fit on 42's with no lift, looks like the guy in Sweden cut his out when he did the fender trim. Make sure to check your clearances with the shocks compressed and full lock to lock turns of the wheel. Look for rubbing on body/frame/brake lines. Consider either rounding or finishing your cut fender edges so they don't cut into the tires when your off-camber. Also consider the increased mass/weight of the large tire and overall effects on steering, consider adding a weld on frame kit and steering brace to avoid frame cracks at the box.

Far as the elevated rear on the white truck it's hard to say without crawling under it. Could be a small lift block, could be a flip shackle, could be a modified leaf, or none of the above. Good luck with your project!

Thank you very much !
What do you think about wheel spacers ?
I heard many different opinions about wheel spacers in trucks.
Do you can suggest me a link where I can buy the correct Spiked lug nuts for a truck ?

[Front Range]

My personal opinion on wheel spacers is that they can loosen up. I'd almost rather run a rim with a different offset or width - than to use a spacer. I once mounted spacers on the rear hubs and I did not like the look of that at all from a safety perspective. You have two sets of studs in close proximity that could possibly come loose and that made me uncomfortable with it.

You have to put that in perspective though, I'm 1 guy with 1 opinion. Other guys have used them with no issue. Take a sampling of opinions, search for accident reports, check liability, and then make your own best judgment.

Somebody mentioned a link to spiked lugnuts here

[Redneck79]

Originally Posted by Front Range

My personal opinion on wheel spacers is that they can loosen up. I'd almost rather run a rim with a different offset or width - than to use a spacer. I once mounted spacers on the rear hubs and I did not like the look of that at all from a safety perspective. You have two sets of studs in close proximity that could possibly come loose and that made me uncomfortable with it.

You have to put that in perspective though, I'm 1 guy with 1 opinion. Other guys have used them with no issue. Take a sampling of opinions, search for accident reports, check liability, and then make your own best judgment.

Somebody mentioned a link to spiked lugnuts here

I agree with you and I have a question about wheels and tires:
I want to run BFG All Terrain 305/70/16, these tires have the max rim width range of 9,5", do you think it's possible to run these tires on a 10" rims ?

[slotard]

They'll fit but I'd suggest running them on a size they say works well.

Those are 33s, they will have FAR better road manners than 40s.

[Chrispbrown36]

Have you looked into the Cooper s/t maxx? I believe the biggest they make are 35's though. I just put a set (stock size though) on my 87 and I did a lot of research. Excellent reviews on and off road, long lasting, and a pretty good price. I haven't had a chance to get them off road, but on road they are excellent. Very quiet....much more so than the Dunlop mud rovers that were on the truck. I don't drive my truck all that often so I am hoping to have the tires for a long time. Plus, 100% American made.

[zaccaglin]

Patriot tires?

[andrewmp6]

toyo open country mt comes in a 40 but you need 17 inch rims.