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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 202 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 202 | Remember.....wide tires always use more gas than narrow ones. You are having a larger footprint on the ground. Also narrow ones tend less to hydroplane than wide ones. Gear ratio is to be considered when going to a larger tire. If you go too large your engine will work harder and more gas consumed to keep it going down the road. Will not climb hills as well either. With 4.11 gears you can go up to a 33x9.50 tires but no larger without going to lower gears to compensate for the difference. I prefer after trying out many tires out the BFG All Terrain as they have great traction and are not noisy. I have them on my Chevy 4x4 and love them. They also last a long time compared to swampers and the such. They last about 20k-25k compared to 60k or more on BFGs. Plus they have a three ply sidewall which helps in stability, body roll and helps keep out sticks and rock from flatening your tire. Gives better handling. I'd check them out. Wide tires may look cool but make for poor handling, a bouncy ride and do not turn as sharp as previously mentioned. Tires that are too agressive use more gas amd are very noisy and usually don't last too long. If you feel you really need agressive tires reguardless but last relatively long, check out the Dayton Timberline Mud Terrain not the all terrain Daytons. They too have a three ply sidewall. I think the BFG is best all the way around. Just some tips on tires! | | |
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