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Old 06-01-2009, 03:21 PM
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Tire Poll, 2WD, Front, Rear?

I got my 2wd Dodge diesel stuck on gravel in a COE Park while trying to pull my TT out of a steep incline. Have rear locker and buried the rear tires. Considering a wider more aggresive treaded tire for the rears. I have stock original 265-70R-17's on now.
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Go with a MT or a good AT. Toyos have a good reputation around here.

Put some more weight on the rear end too, my I have had to use the 4wd on mine several times to get moving on flat grass / gravel lots.
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An AT will get you out of spots like that. The problem is, you have to put up with the AT on the other thousands of miles, too.

Use a Michelin LTX M/S tire. It's quiet and long lasting on the highway, 10 ply, and can really dig in and get you moving when you need it.
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GoodYear Silent Armour is pretty good too. I run them on my 2WD Dualy. I say I have (4) WD sinse I have LS in the back. It does OK most of the time.
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Thanks for all replies. I'm guessing you all w/2wd trucks run the same tire front and rear so that is what I'll be doing. Looks way cool I think to do so. Goodyear use to run adds indicating the need for diff. tread patterns for front and rear.
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