Problems with 16.5x9.75 with 33" BFG mud-terrains?????
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Problems with 16.5x9.75 with 33" BFG mud-terrains?????
Well I went to discount tire to get some opinions from a friend who worked there and they said they the 16.5x9.75 wheels dont sit like a normal 16 in. rim and he said that the BFG MT ride real stiff and make a lot of noise, enough to make a call on a cell phone hard. Could anyone running this combo give me an opinion or anyone that knows alot about this setup could give me some opinions. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Well, I can't comment on the MT's because I have the BFG AT's in the 33/12.50/16.5...but I do that rim size. (16.5x9.75)
I haven't had any problems, and the tires run smooth as silk. I can imagine the muds to be a lot louder, but not too much stiffer..? I've heard great things about the BFG Mud Terrains. Also, everyone I know around this area is running the 16.5x9.75 wheels too...I think they are pretty common!
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[This message has been edited by DGreen (edited 05-28-2001).]
I haven't had any problems, and the tires run smooth as silk. I can imagine the muds to be a lot louder, but not too much stiffer..? I've heard great things about the BFG Mud Terrains. Also, everyone I know around this area is running the 16.5x9.75 wheels too...I think they are pretty common!
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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red Metallic, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows, Steel Horse Billet Grill, Fabtech 3.5" Spindles, 1.5" rear blocks, 3" Body Lift, Lift Lips, 33/12.50/16.5 BFG AT's on 16.5x9.75 American Eagle 589's, Fabtech Performance Shocks, Sylvania Cool Blue Headlights
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I agree with DGreen, because I've got the exact setup he does. My 16.5" wheels work fine. They "sit-out" just as 16" or 17" wheels would b/c they have the same backspacing as the other sizes. As far as the BFG Muds go, they are not bad at all. I've currently got the BFG AT's on my truck and they ride smooth as can be, but I have friends with MT's and they are not noticably louder. Just my 2 cents.
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1997, F-150, XLT, 4X4, SuperCab, 4.6L, Auto, Factory Towing Package, White Ext with Blue Int.
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* 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift
* 33X12.50R16.5 BF Goodrich All-Terrain K/O's
* 16.5 X 9.75 Eagle 1439 Wheels
* K&N Filter
* Rockford Fosgate CD Head Unit
* 4 Rockford Fosgate 5 X 7's
* 20% Window Tint All Around
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questions to brett@tiremolds.com
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1997, F-150, XLT, 4X4, SuperCab, 4.6L, Auto, Factory Towing Package, White Ext with Blue Int.
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* 3" Performance Accessories Body Lift
* 33X12.50R16.5 BF Goodrich All-Terrain K/O's
* 16.5 X 9.75 Eagle 1439 Wheels
* K&N Filter
* Rockford Fosgate CD Head Unit
* 4 Rockford Fosgate 5 X 7's
* 20% Window Tint All Around
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questions to brett@tiremolds.com
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