I am looking for a tire (in 35x12.5 16 or 16.5) that can resist the cutting action of shale rock and similar conditions.

I am looking for something maybe 6, but likely 8, or 10 ply, that maintains decent on-road manners (handling, noise, balancing, rain/snow, wear, etc...)

I am considering Super Swamper SSR's, and General Grabber MT's. I would like to have a radial.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

AJV

 

you might want to look at the new goodyear mt/r....supposedly the sidewalls are as bullet-proof as any, and the road manners aren't supposed to be bad either...good luck, Rich..

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-1999 F-150 4X4 SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55 gears
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-hikerdadrich@aol.com

 

hikerrich:

Will a 15" wheel fit on a 2001 f-150 SuperCrew? I am just under the impression that a 15" wheel is a tight fit (at best) and involves some grinding of the brake assembly to make it fit.

I have been real impressed with what I have heard about the new MT/R.

AJV

 

15" wheels are not clearing the calipers. IMO I would not grind them.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift, Lift Lips and Daystar front anti-sway bar polyurethane bushings.

See photos at http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

i agree with jm all the way...leave the 15" wheels off, the 16's are a strong wheel..Rich

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-1999 F-150 4X4 SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55 gears
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-hikerdadrich@aol.com

 

I am off road a large percentage of the time for my job. I was getting flats, star cuts in the tread from rocks about every 3-4 weeks for several years. My company truck weighs 8500 lb. outfitted. The tire dealer, Les Schwab, suggested Gaints; they weigh about 50% more than a normal 16" truck tire due to added steel. A lot of loggers use them around here. Last week I went for my second set, 35000 miles with no flats! I also tow a 10,000-LB snocat in the winter with the rig off road.

 

Go with a BFG...I've had them on my truck for almost a year now and have been on plenty of shale and they don't even have a mark on them.

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Mods: K&N FIPK
2" Skyjacker front
add-a-leaf
33"BFG Mud Terrain
Dual 3" exhaust

 

hehe, les schwabb. Rebranded tires.

Coopers and BFGs are about the best tires I have found in the rocks. You cannot go wrong with the BFGs.



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1997 XLT: 4x4, 4.6 5 sp manual. supercab, 3.55LS. Eagle Series 171 16x8 wheels with 285/75/16 BFG ATs.

1990 Mustang GT. Black, 5sp. Usual mods, about 250bhp.

 

BigGreenFord, sorry this is a little off topic, but what kind of 2" lift do you have for the front end of your truck? Just curious.

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1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 extended cab short bed
Options: Off Road package, Towing package, 4.6L V8, Captain's chairs, LS rear axle, green with two tone tan
Modifications: Westin Brushguard
Pioneer Premier cassette receiver with 6-disc CD changer
LT265/70/17 (32")Goodyear Wrangler AT/S
3" Performance Accesories Body Lift
Future mods: Superchip
Nerf bars(Manik)
Spray-in-bedliner(Line-X)
KC Daylighters
Winch(Ramsey or Warn)with hidden mount
Trailmaster 4" Lift Kit
35" BFGoodrich tires
16X8 or 16.5X9.75 Wheels
Dual exhaust(Ravin or Flowmaster)
Next Generation K&N II FIPK Kit
Custom hood with air intake
Seat covers(water proof)