BKinzey
1/2 ton status
Me too!
So why the interest in tall skinny tires?
So why the interest in tall skinny tires?
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Michelin Military Tires : Question for Military Personnel
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DavidB
1/2 ton status
BKinzey said:Me too!
So why the interest in tall skinny tires?
The XMLs aren't skinny. Mine are 39" tall and around 13-14" wide. Work great on my 1 ton K5 - prolly weighs 5500 - 6000 lbs.
My brother has the skinny XLs on his 1 ton K10 - weighs 4800lbs and they work great in everything he's tried. Mud, dirt, sand, rock. They can also be siped and/or regrooved.
They're as tough or probably tougher than a Super Swamper, run very smooth on the highway and balance with little or no weight (try that with a swamper). You can usually find them for $150 or less per tire.
The only downsides is they're kinda heavy and they XMLs are hard to find.
Military guys : First, thanks for your service to our country!
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