Tall x narrow 17" tires?
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I've Actually made some progress, toyo open country, Cooper SST's and BFG MK2's all come in a 255/85 r16 which I think works out to 33x10, I'm currently running 285/75 R16's and think the 255/85 R16's are just what I'm looking for. I'm about 90% sure I'll pull the trigger on the MK2's, I'm running the toyos now.
They also come in a 255/80 r17 for 17 inch rims, I'm most likely getting new rims too so I was thinking about going 17, not sure if they would be better than the 16's in any way.
They also come in a 255/80 r17 for 17 inch rims, I'm most likely getting new rims too so I was thinking about going 17, not sure if they would be better than the 16's in any way.
Last edited by IrishChamp; 12-24-2010 at 11:56 PM.
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Unfortunately I missed all the snow, truck was getting the transmission rebuilt. The little snow driving I did they were great. I also parked with the rear end on the snow and facing slight down hill, I thought I'd need 4x4 to pull out but it did it without slipping in 2wd. From what I've heard they are great in snow, and not great on ice. On slushy or rainy roads I could not break them loose. Mine are 255/85r16 (33x10)
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the skinny on tires for mountain performance
I've done a lot of snow and mud in the Great Northwest and the taller and narrower the tire the better for 4x4 performance and snow travel in the mountains. Guys with the big fat tires just spin out and get stuck. Super swampers worked the best in those conditions and seemed to be what everyone used locally. And yes, they have radials.
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