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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Good deal on these?

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...il.do&pc=40204

Free shipping, $169 each.

265/70/17's , should work well for my truck.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Seems like a good deal to me.

The reviews for the tire shown on your link are specatcular and some seem too good to be true, but I'd probably go for it.

I don't think you will find a quality, name brand tire in that size for much if any cheaper.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Depends upon if they are P series or LT tires. If LT, yes, if P series, no too high.

Edit - Just checked further, they are P series. Not worth it IMHO.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Considering they are a P metric tire and the max inflation is 35 lbs, depending on what you have now, expect a significant fuel mileage drop. It can be as much as 27%, again depending on what you're currently running. I'd opt for the LT series in the same size. If you have a Ford 4.6 with the standard 3.55 gears, you'll lose some power and it will be noticeable. I have the same size on my 04 SCrew with Yokos with 35 lb max air and the power drop was noticeable as well as a BIG drop in fuel mileage versus factory tires. These trucks just weight too much for a skimpy 35lb max air inflation rate which is why they usually come from the factory with 44 lb tires. Remember, the air in the tire is what carries the load, not the tire.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Thanks guys!

I think I will pass on them then. I can get a few more months out of my current ones before they will have to be replaced.
 
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