Ok, I think I have decided on the BFG's 35X12.5 R17, I have a few questions...
1. Will they fit on my stock truck with stock rims? (I can handle a little rub)
2. Will the width of the tire on the stock rim make them wear fast?
3. How will my truck tow compared to stock with the 35's and my exhilartor and BHAF and straight pipe? I tow about 15,000lb 30% of my miles. and 3800lb 35% so i need it to tow atleast as good as stock but with the chip.

I wish BFG made a 305 in the M/T, if those wont work, how will the 315 A/T work? I can get some 305 buckshots for $720 or the 35 BFG M/T's for $1150

 

315's no leveling kit! Tow great a little softer than the toyo mt's but not bad rub's a little on the inside control arm. They will fit just fine on stock rim's. I just put on Ultra's New Mako rim and they just barely rub the 1/8 bottom of the air dam will have to trim just a hair..

Shane

 

Im thinking about getting a set of the same tires....so im watching this thread too. Anybody else had any experience towing with the 35 x 12.5s??

 

Here is a pic of my old truck and 37's on 20's so I wouldn't worry. If you are worried just get toyo's or a 10 ply E rated Tire!!!

Shane



Trailer is 30' and 10,000 lbs

 

will the 35 X12.5 fit the same as the 315 70? I am upset of the lack or tire choices in this area.....

 

bump..............

 

I think the 315 are a hair smaller??? I will have to see if i can find an chart that tells me the exact height's...

Shane

 

315's are a 34.5. but, most 35's dont' measure a true 35 either. not sure if the 315 measure a true 34.5 though. different air pressures, different rims will make them measure differently also.

 

i had the them before I went to the 37s. They were fine. Had them on for 22K and issues. I dont tow that heavy though about 5K.

I have pics. well I guess most people have seen them.

 

I've been running 35" bfg for a long time without problems. Had them on stock rims for a year with 2 in leveling kit before lifting and going to aftermarket wheels. I tow 4500lb bass boat all the time without a single problem, often with 1500lbs in bed when on trips. Smooth on highway. I run 45lbs in front tires and 42lbs in rear. Have worn good too considering how I drive and being on a diesel 3/4 tread with 16000 miles on them.

 

35's work fine, but get the toyo E rated tire, bfg's don't last long

 

I had the 315 BFG on my '05 before I switched to the 37" Toyos... they towed fine, but I really wanted the heavier capacity (17,200# ) of the E-rated Open Country