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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 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.



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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 09:44 AM


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Is it 4WD?


Yep. Turbo Diesel, Z71.



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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 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?
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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 11:31 AM


Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.
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[*] posted on 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!
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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 11:37 AM


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Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.


whats wrong with rims it came with?
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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 11:46 AM


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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.




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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 11:49 AM


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Yeah, ok, I'll probably go with 18 inch.


whats wrong with rims it came with?


I want something that looks better. More aggressive.
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[*] posted on 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.

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[*] posted on 3-11-2014 at 12:17 PM


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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.
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