Tire Selection
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Tire Selection
I have my fabtech 3.5" spindle lift on, but now I'm finally going to get some new rubber. Problem is that I have the stock 16x7 rims. The biggest I can go is 285/75/16 which I would love to get the BFG AT/KO, but the least expensive I've seen it for is $166/per tire.
On the other hand, If I go to a more inexpensive tire, like the Dunlop Radial Rover, etc. I can afford the 16x8 rims that I want (AR Baja) and get the 33x12.5x16 This gives me an extra inch in width. It'll only cost $120 or so more if I go this route.
What are your opinions, and is the extra inch in width worth the extra $$$
I don't do much off-roading, but I want the tire to be durable, have great tread design, and be as big as possible.
Pics at: www.alexarocha.com
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2000 Black F-150 XL,Super Cab, 4.2L, 5 Spd, 3.55, Flowmaster Delta 40, K&N Air, Tints, BugShield, Ventshades, Dual Chrome 3" tips, Hella 500's, Hella Optilux Superwhite Headlights, Fabtech 3.5" spindle lift, 2" Rear Lift, Fabtech Performance Shocks all around
On the other hand, If I go to a more inexpensive tire, like the Dunlop Radial Rover, etc. I can afford the 16x8 rims that I want (AR Baja) and get the 33x12.5x16 This gives me an extra inch in width. It'll only cost $120 or so more if I go this route.
What are your opinions, and is the extra inch in width worth the extra $$$
I don't do much off-roading, but I want the tire to be durable, have great tread design, and be as big as possible.
Pics at: www.alexarocha.com
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2000 Black F-150 XL,Super Cab, 4.2L, 5 Spd, 3.55, Flowmaster Delta 40, K&N Air, Tints, BugShield, Ventshades, Dual Chrome 3" tips, Hella 500's, Hella Optilux Superwhite Headlights, Fabtech 3.5" spindle lift, 2" Rear Lift, Fabtech Performance Shocks all around
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congrats on the lift, I'm still savin up for mine. Nice website too! I'd say go with wider. Unless you drive 100 miles a day, you won't notice the difference in tread life. Plus the rims will look a lot better. If you want cheap rims, get the rockcrawler rims, they are just like the American Eagle style black wagon wheel rims but they are only $50 or so for the 16x8's. Then you can get 33x12.5 bfg's and the new rims. Although, I don't think bfg makes a 33x12.5r16, you might have to go to a 16.5" rim.
Good luck though!
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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2
mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain
Good luck though!
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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2
mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain
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I went with the BFG, without rims. Rims were just too much more money. Maybe I'll do it on the next set. Just to let everyone know that I have the NEW Fabtech spindles, not the 3", but the 3.5" and it rubbed with simple 285/75/16. I had to trim down the front valence. I think this is because the new spindles pop the tire out sooo much. It's a very noticeable difference the track width of the front compared to the back. Is there anything I can put on the back tires, etc. which will bring my back tires out more?