jigdog

pit bull thanks for the info ;D ;D i think i will take a look a coopers when my txr's wear out

Pit Bull

[quote author=jigdog link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=75#162164 date=1058756001]<br>pit bull thanks for the info ;D ;D i think i will take a look a coopers when my txr's wear out<br>[/quote]<br><br>Personally I have alway been a Michelin/BFG guy but after doing a lot of research I think the Coopers are as good/better for a lot less $$$. Plus I like the fact that they are an American company ;D

James Lucas

[quote author=erics76 link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=60#162150 date=1058753269]<br>I saw some parneli jones dirt grips in an add a while ago. The 305/70/16's were $200+. I think maybe $230 but I'm not sure about that. Anything over $200 is too high for me anyway.<br>[/quote]<br><br>They are definately for a NICHE Market... They have alot of strong selling points like great on/off road traction, relative quiet for aggressive looks, quality control (tires are xrayed), balance is easily obtained even on the large sizes, etc.<br><br>But... I don't know that I would pay that hefty of a price for a 305! I did have no problem paying an extra 50 bucks a tire for my size (36x14.5x16.5 radial 10 plys) over what Super Swampers or other comperable tires run.<br><br>The 305's I would probably run a Nitto Terra Grappler again in the E load range.<br><br>I also probably wouldn't be afraid of the Cooper's if they made a 305 (not sure if they do) in a E load range.

James Lucas

[quote author=yz link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=60#162160 date=1058754581]<br>Have any of you guys ever tried Pirelli tires? And what do you think of them. I am thinking of buying there new Scorpion STR tires. thanks- Anthony<br>[/quote]<br><br>Anthony,<br> I have never run the pirelli tires on a heavy truck before and plead ignorance as to its life expectancy. Pirelli is an italian tire company and makes awesome tires for the sports segment as well as bike tires.(I am not familiar with their truck tires if they make them) I had some 205.45.r16's on a celica once and they were pretty good high performance tires.<br> I have Kuhmo 305.50.r20's on my Expedition 4x4 and they aren't going to go over 30k by the looks of them at 16k but they look good! 8) The dealer had them put on for me when I bought the truck (my bro works there) and I will not buy them again.<br> Sorry not much help on your post but at least wanted to answer it.....<br><br>James

James Lucas

[quote author=Pit Bull link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=75#162169 date=1058756617]<br>[quote author=jigdog link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=75#162164 date=1058756001]<br>pit bull thanks for the info ;D ;D i think i will take a look a coopers when my txr's wear out<br>[/quote]<br><br>Personally I have alway been a Michelin/BFG guy but after doing a lot of research I think the Coopers are as good/better for a lot less $$$. Plus I like the fact that they are an American company ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>I am liking this mentality ( &gt; FRANCE...Michelin)

James Lucas

[move]BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL AT KMART[/move]<br><br>...Ladies and Gentlemen we have a BLUELIGHT SPECIAL on Michelin tires today &quot;all sizes&quot; 39.99 mounted and balanced...<br><br>See the automotive section for details ;D

chuck3

[quote author=smokinjoe link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=60#162118 date=1058745319]<br>Chuck3,<br><br>I just put on two new Michelans, M/S &quot;E&quot;'s (8-ply). I towed my 5ver (8 K#) over 8 K last summer and another 3K this summer. I had about 58 K on the truck and two tires needed replacing and the other two should go another 5-10 K. I've had good luck with the Mich., and mine hold the road good in rain and snow with no problems. <br><br>I paid $168.00 each plus tax at Sam's Club--that was the best price I could find!!<br><br>FWIW<br><br>Good luck!!<br><br>smokinjoe<br>ohio<br><br> <br>[/quote]<br><br><br><br> Thanks Joe that is where I buy my tires too.

Marine

These are great tires and can get them for less than an EZ at Wally world<br><br>https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...3&amp;pid=2052<br><br>Mike

Pit Bull

[quote author=Marine link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=75#162286 date=1058803297]<br>These are great tires and can get them for less than an EZ at Wally world<br><br>https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...3&amp;pid=2052<br><br>Mike<br>[/quote]<br><br>Mike nice picture but what brand are they???

Marine

They are called Super Sports. Made by Good year. Had them on my Chev as well. Great traction, and the road noise isn't bad at all for the aggressive tread that it is.<br><br>These are 265/75-16<br><br>Mike

James Lucas

They look [glow=red, 2, 300 ]WHICKED[/glow] Mean! I bet they kick it up pretty good too!

JBirney

Howdy all,<br><br>Question: I am currently running 265/75R16's<br><br>I have been doing a lot of beach running. Does anyone know if 315/75R16's will fit on my truck. I dont have any lift except what comes factory with the plow Prep and Towing packages<br><br>TKS

James Lucas

[quote author=JBirney link=board=5;threadid=15751;start=75#164895 date=1059415105]<br>Howdy all,<br><br>Question: I am currently running 265/75R16's<br><br>I have been doing a lot of beach running. Does anyone know if 315/75R16's will fit on my truck. I dont have any lift except what comes factory with the plow Prep and Towing packages<br><br>TKS<br>[/quote]<br><br>I don't know for sure.... But I seriously Doubt it! 99% sure it will not! Guys with 4x4's and 4.5&quot; lifts run 315's.<br><br>James

erics76

I've seen 2 or 3 2500's with 315's on them and it didn't look like they had any lift. 315's are roughly 35 inch tires. I guess it can be done, but I wouldn't recomend it. I had 305/70R16's which are 33's, on mine with no lift, and they rubbed only when the suspension was compressed pretty good. I've got a leveling kit on now with the 305's and i would run the 315's if I had 4.10 gears. I know people run 35's with 3.55 gears, but that's not for me. You can get a leveling kit for around $200 with shocks, pretty cheap for being able to run 35's. I've been looking at some super swamper STS radials in a 305/70R16. If you've seen them you know what I'm talking about. They've got the triangle-looking tread pattern. I think their D-rated, and super swamper calls them their &quot;all terrrain&quot; tire. (but that's coming from the same people who make the boggers). I just don't think they would wear very good. They are radials. What do y'all think?

y-knot

8)I have a 97' 3500 that I have been running bfg's on and i love them. I run the 255-85-16, with a spacer and they have been trouble free for about 15,000 miles so far. All my miles have been (90%) towing 13,000lbs. gooseneck, with about 2400lbs. tongue weight. also have a pre-runner truck i run 33-12.50's on and they are bfg's, and have performed great.