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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:14 AM
    SCRunner12

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    If you want something that is more aggressive than a street tire, I'd go with the Hankook ATM's. I have them and they are pretty much silent, yet have great tread wear and aggressive enough for some occasional wheeling. Otherwise if you just want a street tire you can't go wrong with Michelin.
     
  2. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM
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    Anyone know of the best way to ship a front diff and how much they weigh?
     
  3. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:24 AM
    DangerTaco

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    Hankook Dynapro ATM right?
    Guess Walmart sells em, gonna check other places too.
    And everything you said sounds good, since my current tires are pretty much done theyre so fucking loud.
    I was gonna try to rip up my interior sometime soon and set up some sound deadening so reduce as much road noise as i can.


    As for the diff, have a member pick it up and deliver it with the promise of beer and food :D
     
  4. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:33 AM
    SCRunner12

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    Yeah the Dynapro. I've had them for the past 5k or so and notice no tread wear and they are awesome in the rain and on the road. I had duratracs before these and I was surprised how much more quiet they are than the duratracs. I got mine from Discount during one of their sales and they are cheap enough without any sales. What size are you looking for?

    I'm looking to ship the diff, so no pick up needed for me. ;)
     
  5. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM
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    Depending on the price of the hankooks, if you decide to go michelin then get the LTX AT2. I've got 70k miles on them and have 6/32nds tread remaining. Other guys are getting about 70k to the wear bars, so mine are going exceptionally long. They're fine for wheeling too. Excellent all around tire (great in the snow too).
     
  6. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:39 AM
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    Jim did great in the snow with those tires...alot better than I expected
     
  7. Feb 7, 2015 at 8:54 AM
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  8. Feb 7, 2015 at 9:07 AM
    DangerTaco

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    265 and 17 if i remember correctly, stock tire size for my 03.
    The prices on em are pretty cheap, i was looking at Walmart and Sears to buy em at but ill prob go to Sears cause i dont trust anything about Walmart.

    @moose:
    Okay will do, gonna look em up right now.
    That tread length sounds awesome, im looking for something like that.
    Right now im driving 500-600 miles a week commuting back and forth to work.
    Big plus if they actually increase my MPGs cause i dont wanna buy a 4banger
     
  9. Feb 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM
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    I'll check that out thanks!

    If you're looking for mileage and tread wear go with the Michelins. I figured you wanted an off road looking/performing tire but if you're looking just for commute get the Michelins. They might be more at first but those things last forever and do great in all kinds of weather.

    Pretty sure you have 265/70/16 so look for those or if you want any smaller you can always go with 245/75/16.
     
  10. Feb 7, 2015 at 10:08 AM
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    Naw theyre 17s, just checked the sidewall.
    And the good thing is that my truck isnt a 4x4 so the urge to wheel it isnt as strong as some peoples in here cougheveryonecough.
    Its gonna be all highway commuting too.
    And yeah im fine with spending a little extra, i have 1k set aside just for tires.
     
  11. Feb 7, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    Gotcha did you get rid of your stock rims? I'd go with the Michelins for sure then.
     
  12. Feb 7, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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    The OEM rims are gone but i have OEM steelies on right now. Same sizes i believe
     
  13. Feb 7, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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    I think I want a single row LED bar for the front of my truck, anyone interested in buying a 20" or a 30" light bar? They are both not made in the USA.
     
  14. Feb 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    Hassle Eric to get you acouple
     
  15. Feb 7, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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    I know a guy in town that sells them, I'm just trying to sell the 30" and 20" that I already have to fund the single row
     
  16. Feb 7, 2015 at 11:12 AM
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    What are you asking for the 20"?
     
  17. Feb 7, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    Do you have pics of both of them mounted?
     
  18. Feb 7, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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  19. Feb 7, 2015 at 2:52 PM
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    It's a damn shame this storms so warm. I wanted to snow wheel tomorrow :rain::annoyed:
     
  20. Feb 7, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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