wanna get bigger tires wanna look BAMF

Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Red face wanna get bigger tires wanna look BAMF

what size tires should i get if i wanna look bamf and not loose that much power.i have i believe 295's on 16 in rims
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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the most common answer your probably going to get is 35's. 90% of the lifted vehicles you see on this site have 35's/12.50 with a wheel between 17-20

is your truck lifted? if so how high? a 4in-6in id go with 35's anything under 4'' is going to leave you with 33's IMO
 

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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true story 33's or 35's it really depends on what you have room for and if you want to trim anything or not
 

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by fordordie1
what size tires should i get if i wanna look bamf and not loose that much power.i have i believe 295's on 16 in rims
Mind telling us a little about your truck?

Also, please remember with metric sizing stating the width of the tire is just a start to its overall size. I hear people do this all the time, say I am going to get some 285's....so I ask 285 what? Do you have a aspect ratio in mind?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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oo srry thought i included some specs i have a leveling kit aka cranked t bars. i kno i can fit 35's but i aint ready to regear(financially)
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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oo my signature said its cranked XD my b guys
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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With a 4.6, I say stick around a 33" tire or something around a (285|295)/75/16.

Another option that would look pretty sick would be some Nitto Mud Grapplers in a 305/70/16. They are a loud tire and their life is not the greatest but they look mean. May want to check out Toyo, BFG, Mickey Thompson, Pro Comp - others.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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so nuthing over 305?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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With a 4.6, I say stick around a 33" tire or something around a (285|295)/75/16.

Another option that would look pretty sick would be some Nitto Mud Grapplers in a 305/70/16. They are a loud tire and their life is not the greatest but they look mean. May want to check out Toyo, BFG, Mickey Thompson, Pro Comp - others.
Nitto does make a sick tire. Also might want to check Interco tires. They're more off an extreme off-road tire, but look mean as hell. I had a set of 33x12.50 on my jeep and they sling mud like none other. They are more rough being a 10 ply, and have quite a bit of road noise, but they last forever. Just a thought.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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so nuthing over 305?
as stated before a 305 what? for instance im going to upgrade to a 305/55/20 which is a 33.2x12 but a 305/55/16 would only be a 29.2x12 does that make more sense? also how aggressive are you wanting to go? also as far as width goes it depends on your backspacing on how wide you can go. a 305 is 12" wide 295 is 11.6", and 285 is 11.2 etc.
 

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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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as stated before a 305 what? for instance im going to upgrade to a 305/55/20 which is a 33.2x12 but a 305/55/16 would only be a 29.2x12 does that make more sense? also how aggressive are you wanting to go? also as far as width goes it depends on your backspacing on how wide you can go. a 305 is 12" wide 295 is 11.6", and 285 is 11.2 etc.
thinking gen grabbers 305/70(or 75) 16 wit just the leveling kit
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
With a 4.6, I say stick around a 33" tire or something around a (285|295)/75/16.
Originally Posted by fordordie1
i kno i can fit 35's but i aint ready to regear(financially)
I have the 4.6 and 35's and I didnt regear. Honestly I should because its not the best in all but its not really a bad thing my truck runs fine.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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I have the 4.6 and 35's and I didnt regear. Honestly I should because its not the best in all but its not really a bad thing my truck runs fine.
reallly? i wanted to get 35's but was wondering about the ride
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fordordie1
reallly? i wanted to get 35's but was wondering about the ride
The ride is not going to change between a 33 and 35, however the tire you choose will determine your ride quality.

You can run 35's if you do not mind loosing more power. Do you know what gears you are currently running?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fordordie1
reallly? i wanted to get 35's but was wondering about the ride
Ya, like hawkin said the ride depends on which tires you choose and which lift and shocks you have. No matter what though 35's are a big change, your going to lose some power.
 
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