Just picked up a new Chevy 2500HD. Waited a year and a half for this bad boy to come out.
I'm going to put 20 inch rims on it. What's the best tire?
[Edited on 3-11-2014 by BajaNomad]MMc - 3-10-2014 at 05:41 PM
The one's that get you home.
There are lots of good tires. A lot of opinions here involve, how much are you willing to spend? I don't want spend $225.00 or more per tire so I got
this and it works fine. Others buy off-road tires and are upset they put rock through the sidewall. All of my tire issues are because of me, driving
to fast, not airing down, not airing up, ect. If you buy a good ($225.00 plus) tier they all will serve you well. General, Goodyear, Michelin, BF
Goodrich, Pick one you like.
BTW I am running BFG K/O, now I have run General Grabbers too, I liked them both.
[Edited on 3-11-2014 by MMc]freediverbrian - 3-10-2014 at 05:51 PM
Make sure to carry your spare tire or two with you in Baja. 20 in tires are rare in bajaBob53 - 3-10-2014 at 05:52 PM
I've always used BFGs on my truck and on my buggy. Great tires and have never had a defect or failure that wasn't caused by me.55steve - 3-10-2014 at 06:13 PM
My neighbor works for a large grading contractor and their fleet of pickups runs Generals - I asked about this since I'm a BFG fan and he told me they
have tried every top brand and the Generals were tougher. They are also quite a bit more $$ though.
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BFG ATs work well for me
Whale-ista - 3-10-2014 at 06:14 PM
I've been happy with my BFG ATs. I have a relatively small half ton pickup. Mazda B 4000. They are not the stock tires. I think They are 31x10.5 on
15" rims if I read them correctly.
I carry a new spare, locked. Need a better jack tho...
They are relatively quiet and have handled well on the highway, including when the shoulder suddenly drops off just as a large truck is crowding the
center line. Nice to have that extra width on the MX hwy 1 for a small sense of added security...
Also have been good on the dirt roads I've been on. I try to avoid mud and sand. They have handled well on washboard, rocks and graded dirt.
So far this year I've put 2200 Baja miles on them with more to come.
Wow. Just checked cost of 20" BFG AT tires. Big chunk o change...BOLARNR - 3-10-2014 at 07:45 PM
Nitto Terra Grapplers, 268 E rated 18's - $268 ....add a set ultra bead-lock rims $150. $1,900 down the Camino you go. Don't waste your money on
20's you'll need the cushion when your a pushin.David K - 3-10-2014 at 08:47 PM
Hankook DynaPro ATm has excellent mud sand snow action and is quiet on the highway. I also had good experience with Toyo Open Country AT and Cooper
Discoverer ATR.David K - 3-10-2014 at 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by dirtbikr
Heard from a tire guy, all tires except cooper tires are made in china, is that true?
Country of origin is on the tire. My Toyos were made in Japan and my Hankooks were made in South Korea. All tires I have bought were purchased in
America and installed by Americans.gnukid - 3-10-2014 at 08:54 PM
20 inch is a bit extreme, why not go more mainstream like 17" or whatever is normal and most affordable. you'll go through some tires and need some
new ones on occasion in baja.Justbozo - 3-10-2014 at 09:41 PM
Don't waste your money on 20" off road tires, or any size off road tires for that truck. If you go off roading you have to come back sometime and with
that wheelbase there isn't room enough in Baja!
You will be challenged to get out of downtown Mulege, not to mention high centered at the crest of the trail!
Pretty TruckJustbozo - 3-10-2014 at 09:46 PM
By the way, bring your own wiper blades because they don't sell your style down here.baconjr - 3-10-2014 at 10:16 PM
i think part of the answer will be what you mean by "off road"? Dirt roads, beach roads, and some washboard or crawling up a wash on some serious
rocks?
Through the years I've had great luck with BF Goodrich T/A KO ALL Terrain tires and I do a little bit of all of the above.Hook - 3-11-2014 at 02:41 AM
Is it 4WD?Ateo - 3-11-2014 at 07:40 AM
I see you got the "kid hanging from driver side" package. They're good for depositing a few pesos into the Red Cross buckets in Colonet. BooJumMan - 3-11-2014 at 07:43 AM
As others have said, the BFG A/T's is one of the best all around tire. If you plan on doing more offroad in areas where there are sharper rocks and
want to haul arse without worrying about popping a tire, I'd go for the Goodyear MT/R. I've ran all these tires as I am an offroad enthusiast. I also
ran the BFG MT's (new and old versions) and the new version is overpriced and under-sized. You're paying a lot for not a lot of rubber.
Other good options, as already mentioned are the Toyo AT's. The latest craze are the Goodyear Duratrack. I haven't run these but my buddy who has them
likes them a lot. I don't think they are as expensive but have good tread life and an agressive pattern.monoloco - 3-11-2014 at 08:16 AM
If you are planning on using this truck much for 4 wheeling, I would reconsider the 20" rims. Low profile tires aren't that great off road.rts551 - 3-11-2014 at 08:33 AM
My RAM came with nice 20 inch wheels....Now I am looking for 17's. While the 20's look nice I want to have more rubber for airing down.JZ - 3-11-2014 at 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by Hook
Is it 4WD?
Yep. Turbo Diesel, Z71.
BooJumMan - 3-11-2014 at 10:50 AM
Yeah Id personally run the smallest rim possible to clear the calipers! Usually cheaper rubber! Not to mention I think more rubber and less metal
looks better, and obviously has better flexibility for offroading.aguachico - 3-11-2014 at 11:19 AM
20" rims on a 3/4 ton?
Anyway. I have put 150k miles on my BFG AT's, f250. Just got another pair. 295/75 r16. $539 a pair. I have been happy with them and did some
searching for a thicker side walled tire, but could not find one.
Maybe I don't know much about tires, but wouldn't a 20" rim make the tire thinner? Less load handling and more likely to lose the bead?JZ - 3-11-2014 at 11:31 AM
Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.mtgoat666 - 3-11-2014 at 11:36 AM
low profile tires are the hip look these days. all the kids (and some adults) gots 'em! bling, bling, baby!
for me, i find life simpler sticking with stock equipment that does an adequate job. i mean, it's just a car!mtgoat666 - 3-11-2014 at 11:37 AM
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Originally posted by JZ
Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.
whats wrong with rims it came with?JZ - 3-11-2014 at 11:46 AM
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Originally posted by mtgoat666
low profile tires are the hip look these days. all the kids (and some adults) gots 'em! bling, bling, baby!
for me, i find life simpler sticking with stock equipment that does an adequate job. i mean, it's just a car!
Not bling. Just a little style bud. 20's on the old Suburban. Never grow old at heart.
[Edited on 3-11-2014 by JZ]JZ - 3-11-2014 at 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by mtgoat666
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Originally posted by JZ
Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.
whats wrong with rims it came with?
I want something that looks better. More aggressive.Barry A. - 3-11-2014 at 11:56 AM
My 2 cents----------taller rim, less rubber on the road and to absorb rocks. You want the most rubber (within reason) you can get for off-roading or
sand, and besides they are more available and usually cheaper.
I am a BFG AT KO man, myself, running 15 or 16" rims.
Barryrts551 - 3-11-2014 at 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by mtgoat666
low profile tires are the hip look these days. all the kids (and some adults) gots 'em! bling, bling, baby!
for me, i find life simpler sticking with stock equipment that does an adequate job. i mean, it's just a car!
You haven't been shopping for cars lately. Its not just kids anymore. 20" standard on a lot of vehicles.
