Need help deciding on tires....295/60 or 305/55

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Old 02-02-2010, 11:16 PM
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Need help deciding on tires....295/60 or 305/55

Need some help on deciding guys....I've got an 06 150 FX4 w/ 2" leveling kit and the stock 20s. I now have the 275/55 nasty *** looking pirelli car tires. I got traumatized with this look and want the highest sidewall possible w/o having to modify. Friend is running 305/50 w/ no rub but still low sidewall..do u guys think any of those tires i mentioned would work?...thinking about the nittos, cooper zeon and maybe dunlap maxx trac..Your input is greatly appreciated folks!!
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:39 AM
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I've got the Zeon's and love them. Check the sig. I think Nitto's new 296/60's would be beauty also.
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:19 AM
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Those Coopers sure do look nice....so they're the 305/55? Do you have any rubbing?

How's the ride.....i heard they make higher than normal road noise..
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 12:18 PM
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I have the coopers on stock 20's in 305/50 and they do rub at full lock on the sway bar. No big deal to me though. For a tire as aggressive looking as they are the road noise is low but I am sure it will be a bit more than your pirelli.
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 06:43 PM
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Terra Grappler 295/60/20's They are E-rated tires though so kinda heavy for a half ton truck.

 
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Old 02-03-2010, 10:09 PM
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Those 295 60 in Nitto look nice but it's true....those tires are definitely going to have some weight on them but I havent seen any tires close to any of these sizes w/ 6 ply..besides, they would probably be a better ride on the highway. Does anybody know of a big tire w/o the full E range or less than 10ply?...
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 10:15 PM
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hey check my pics i had 305 55 20 bfg km2's and i thought they looked really small so i got 35's
 
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Old 02-03-2010, 11:02 PM
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Did u have to do anything to the truck by going with the
35x12.50...think u said only have a leveling kit right? Any rub from them?...they look nice but thought they would be too big for my setup
 
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Old 02-04-2010, 11:22 AM
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Nitto Terra Grapplers come in both LT305 55 20 and a P305 55 20 with an XL load rating. I've also been looking at these with adding a 2" leveling kit. The E rated Nittos also run about $30 more a tire at NTB. I was also considering the LT285 55 20's to eliminate any potential rubbing.
 
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Old 02-04-2010, 01:36 PM
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Go on Nitto's website for actual tire sizes (in Sizes and Specs). Sometimes the metric numbers don't match up that well. Looks like they have 2 285's, 295, and 3 305's that are less than 35" tall.
 
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Old 02-04-2010, 08:33 PM
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Go with the Nitto trail they are a great tire have alot of good reviews
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fordingo
Those Coopers sure do look nice....so they're the 305/55? Do you have any rubbing?

How's the ride.....i heard they make higher than normal road noise..
You heard wrong, I can't hear them on the road. I had Cepek FC-II's on there before, now they made a lot of noise. The Zeon's are very quiet, plus I think they're one of the nicest looking tires out there. I don't have any rubbing either.
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 01:41 AM
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305/55/20......will be a good choice...
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 07:32 PM
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Man....all these tire sizes and setups look pretty sweet...I really like the 295-60 sideweall but the 305's width gives it the meaty look...I guess it's going to boil down to the pocket book...These damn tires are almost like a truck payment each so I'm going to call around and check different places...Wish they had like a buy 1 get 3 free like the fireworks people...that would be sweet...invest some money into the motor instead of tires...These tires are expensive and want to make sure I get the best look...Need a cig....
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordingo
Man....all these tire sizes and setups look pretty sweet...I really like the 295-60 sideweall but the 305's width gives it the meaty look...I guess it's going to boil down to the pocket book...These damn tires are almost like a truck payment each so I'm going to call around and check different places...Wish they had like a buy 1 get 3 free like the fireworks people...that would be sweet...invest some money into the motor instead of tires...These tires are expensive and want to make sure I get the best look...Need a cig....
there is another option, but it'll cost you big time. toyo makes the open country a/t in a 305/60/20. meaty and tall. they're beautiful tires but hugely expensive!!
 



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