bluecollarjock
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Hi Guys,
Keep reading the various tire threads on this forum and others. Currently have a 98 4runner with Racerunner coils upfront and Old Man Emu springs and shocks in rear, think its set about 2" to 2.5". Have Tundra 17" rims and 265/70-17 BFG All Terrains. Like BFG ATs have used them on various rigs for 20 years. These have plugs in them and I am not sure of age, and reading the thread about old tires makes me think of replacing them this summer since I plan to start hitting trails often.
First I was wanting 285s to bump up a size, looks like I have plenty of room. But I was told 285s will run the upper control arm and Id need wheel spaces, or new upper control arms? Also, I do have 4:30 gears and 5 speed, but a friend said even the jump to 285s will make it feel more like a dog...so I may stick to 265/70s, or is there another option that is same height but a little wider to fill in the fenders? But if so, will it rub on wheel lock??
Next, I like a variety of ATs out there....part of me wants to do the BFG Rugged Terrains as they look aggressive but mild as well for better ride on highway which as much as I hate it that is most of my driving on the freeway....but in that size they only come in P rated, which in Cali most wheeling is rocks, and after reading I do not feel comfortable lowering the air pressure and rock climbing in Big Bear on P rated tires. Why dont they have them in C or D range in that size??
Prices, dang price varies on ATs, of course Id love to do something cheaper! haha.... General Grabber ATs, Hankook ATMs, Coopers, generic brands worth a shot? Id have to see what they had in this size, and if they were only P rated, or did they have C rated or D rated, Im not thinking I really need E.
I could go with BFG ATs again, but sort of feel like trying something new. The Duratracs never caught my attention but I know tons of folks love their look, and then I read they are not great in winter driving and only 2 ply sidewall controversy, and they get noisy as they accumulate miles...
Mild ATs like Coopers or Toyo OC....or Nitto ATs but Ive read those are weak and not solid off roading tires....Dick Cepek FC-IIs I have on my Jeep TJ and like them but they are pricey and only in E, and probably pretty heavy...
Tire shopping can be confusing!
Any input on tires I am all ears....sizes to consider, brands and models...more I read the more my head spins!
Keep reading the various tire threads on this forum and others. Currently have a 98 4runner with Racerunner coils upfront and Old Man Emu springs and shocks in rear, think its set about 2" to 2.5". Have Tundra 17" rims and 265/70-17 BFG All Terrains. Like BFG ATs have used them on various rigs for 20 years. These have plugs in them and I am not sure of age, and reading the thread about old tires makes me think of replacing them this summer since I plan to start hitting trails often.
First I was wanting 285s to bump up a size, looks like I have plenty of room. But I was told 285s will run the upper control arm and Id need wheel spaces, or new upper control arms? Also, I do have 4:30 gears and 5 speed, but a friend said even the jump to 285s will make it feel more like a dog...so I may stick to 265/70s, or is there another option that is same height but a little wider to fill in the fenders? But if so, will it rub on wheel lock??
Next, I like a variety of ATs out there....part of me wants to do the BFG Rugged Terrains as they look aggressive but mild as well for better ride on highway which as much as I hate it that is most of my driving on the freeway....but in that size they only come in P rated, which in Cali most wheeling is rocks, and after reading I do not feel comfortable lowering the air pressure and rock climbing in Big Bear on P rated tires. Why dont they have them in C or D range in that size??
Prices, dang price varies on ATs, of course Id love to do something cheaper! haha.... General Grabber ATs, Hankook ATMs, Coopers, generic brands worth a shot? Id have to see what they had in this size, and if they were only P rated, or did they have C rated or D rated, Im not thinking I really need E.
I could go with BFG ATs again, but sort of feel like trying something new. The Duratracs never caught my attention but I know tons of folks love their look, and then I read they are not great in winter driving and only 2 ply sidewall controversy, and they get noisy as they accumulate miles...
Mild ATs like Coopers or Toyo OC....or Nitto ATs but Ive read those are weak and not solid off roading tires....Dick Cepek FC-IIs I have on my Jeep TJ and like them but they are pricey and only in E, and probably pretty heavy...
Tire shopping can be confusing!
Any input on tires I am all ears....sizes to consider, brands and models...more I read the more my head spins!
