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Old 02-10-2011, 04:49 PM
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Default Tires what to buy ?

I am currently running Nitto Terra Grappler 285/75/16 on my 01 Ford F250 4x4 7.3 . They have been great tires and have gotten me out of alot of mud Ok; time for new tires. I'm wondering >>>>> BF goodrich AT t/a KOs or Hankook DynaPro atm RF10 or just stick with what I got just new ones.
I do haul horses, go through mud, snow and ice in the winter and latley alot of rain.
I need help. Suggestions would be great on what yall have and what yall have used
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Old 02-10-2011, 05:15 PM
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look up maxxis big horn m/t. great tires and a fckin good price too!
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 05:34 PM
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Welcome!
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 05:39 PM
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Those are good looking tires.... I have been on a mission all darn week ... LOL I would like to get a 10 ply for the hauling I do. I do like the self cleaning and the aggressive look and puncture reistance though..... I think I'm at the point That I'm going to give some one my truck and and check and say surprise me... LOL

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Thanks good to see I'm not the only girl with a big a$$ truck in here... LOL
 

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Old 02-10-2011, 05:42 PM
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I have the BF Goodrich AT TA KOs... 305-70 r16. They are SICK! They wear like IRON! I got them because everyone on tire rack gave em KILLER ratings! They said up to 70k miles on them!
PLUS you can get them from SAMS club if you have a membership! I payed 1,000 INSTALLED at Sams!!
Oh yeah... The 305's are "Severe Snow Rated" which is also awesome!
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 05:52 PM
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I do have a Sams membership.... Well haven't even thought about ole Sams Sounds like an awsome idea... Thanks... I actually want a Hotdog now...
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 07:57 PM
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Yeah they are on their site... they ship to the store for free! Plus they do free rotations on your tires for life of tire too.

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Old 02-10-2011, 07:59 PM
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Oh yeah. Only certain sizes are Severe Snow Rated!! That's why I bought the wider 305 Series not the 285 series. 305 is severe snow the 285 isnt

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Old 02-10-2011, 08:30 PM
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the new duratracs are nice and meaty
 
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Old 02-10-2011, 10:34 PM
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I run 285/75/16 BFG A/T's and like them. Have also ran Mickey Thompson M/T's and they were awsome! Looking at Kelly Fierce Attitude M/T's next.
 


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