New Shoes?

[AgDieseler]

I'm making the switch to 37s over this summer, but I'm still undecided on which brand.

I got my H2 wheels (17x8.5), so I'm in the market for wheels that will fit that. Requirements include: it must be a radial, have a road hazard warranty, at least a D load range, and I want to get some miles out of them.

The wear baseline is set by my current set of 35s, which have abbout 15,000 miles on them with easily 90% tread left. These go on a DD that tows and wheels.

I like my BFG ATS, but I have wanted for something more aggressive as they don't clean well at all. MTs seem like a logical next step. I have also considered Goodyear MTRs as they have a nice pattern, good price, but I have heard negative feedback about their longevity.

I welcome any input.

 

[dleroy43]

MTRs arnt too bad. I do have a couple of chunks missing form sharp rocks and a detroit on the street. They arent balanced but still drive smoth at 85 (no speed limits here ) I should have bought the 37"s at first, maybe then I wouldnt be wanting 39" IROCs

 

[muddysub]

MT/Rs are honstly the best tires ive ever used/seen. but parnelli jones dirt grips are nice tires. my roommate had em on his superduty and they rode and drove great for being 37" tall.

 

[79Beast]

Since you're planning on a 17" wheel, it might not do you any good, but here are a couple pics of my '85 M1008 with 4" lift and 11.00R16 Michelin XLs that measure 37 3/4" tall mounted on the truck with 30psi. They are load range E (4250 lbs per tire @ 80psi, cold). They are radials and I'm sure I'll get lots of miles out of them, but I haven't put enough miles on them yet to give you an accurate wear summary. They ride nice and smooth and are about as loud as the pre "KO" series BFG M/T.

 

[cbbr]

Very nice.

 

[project84k5]

man that is an awsome looking truck. im so jelous of you. seriously though, that is one of the cleanest trucks i have seen in a long time.

ryan

 

[darkshadow]

yeah it is a great burb, good mods wheeled and still kleen

 

[mini_mull]

Looks Goood!!

 

[dhcomp]

Ag,
Those center caps came out sweet. I'm figuring you had to use those funky stock lugs with teh external threads....but no big deal. I definitely like your solution more than other's ive seen!

 

[mini_mull]

Hmm, I can't see the pics?

Nevermind, this time they magically appeared. Hmm.

BTW, looks, goood. How about some pics of the whole burb with 'em?

 

[cbbr]

That looks great. I just threw the center caps out and drive without them.

 

[daleearnhardt01]

Great tire choice, much better than a MT/R in my opinion, they last longer, wear better, do mud better, ride better.... Just generally all around better