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Help picking a tire???

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by 842ta, Jan 4, 2013.

  1. Jan 4, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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    842ta

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    I have an 09 4x4 double cab short bed. I'm putting a 3 inch lift on it, I have trd trail team wheels going on after the lift. The tire I'm looking at is an 285/75/16 terra grappler. I plan on driving 80 - 90% street so I'm not thinking a M/T will be needed. But I still want a aggressive looking tire!

    Just looking for input and feedback on tire sizes and brand etc...
     
  2. Jan 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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    Oowen

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    Look at cooper st maxx... Super beefie a/t tire
     
  3. Jan 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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    does turning tires to black wall out count? How bout added snug top rebel.
    Terra Graplers Suck IMO! I bought some rims from a friend, had terra grapplers with 10k mounted already, so i drove with them for about another 10k, and they were worn to the max. just my two cents
     
  4. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    Cooper AT3s are great, I just got them in 235/85r16. They are super quiet on the freeway. And they were only 147$ through Discount Tire Direct.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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    Complete: -2 10" Kicker CVR Subs -Hifonix Brutus BRZ1200.1D Amp -17x8 Tuff A/T T01 Wheels -265/65/17 Michelin LTX M/S2 Tires To-Do: #1 Satoshi Grill #2 Relocate the Horns #3 Hella 700FF behind the Grill #4 Shorten Mud Flaps #5 Avid Light Bar (w/ 2 Fog Lights OR 2 Driving Lights) #6 Weather Tech Floor Mats #7 Upgrade Door Woofers #8 Scooped Hood
    I have the Michelin M/S2. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a tire that is mainly for on-road, but still handle fairly well off-road. Only draw back is they don't have a very aggressive look.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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    Maticuno

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    An aggressive looking A/T would be something like the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac or Kelly Safari TSR. Maybe even the Hercules Terra Trac D/T.
     
  7. Jan 4, 2013 at 4:19 PM
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    BFG AT KO
     
  8. Jan 6, 2013 at 3:00 AM
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    Cooper Zion LTZ, they are considered a hybrid , in between a radial and an AT. I love mine. Pictures in my build
     
  9. Jan 6, 2013 at 3:04 AM
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  10. Jan 8, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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    Well ended up with the BFG AT they look great!
     
  11. Jan 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    Did you go white lettering in or out?
     
  12. Jan 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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  15. Jan 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    I took a closer look and I don't have white letters on either side???
     
  16. Jan 8, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    Big Tea

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    That's a nice looking tire. Like the rims too, but I guess I'm biased since I have the same ones in anthracite
     
  17. Jan 8, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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    Seriously? That's weird I thought they always came with white on one side??

    Looks good tho man.. Let me know your impression if them once you get driving.. I'm planning on prob end of Feb for new tires
     
  18. Jan 9, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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