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Old 07-31-2008, 10:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Best tire for 16" steelys

I just orderd some 16" steelys, i dont want to lift or chop so whats the best off road tire for me size wise.

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Old 07-31-2008, 10:37 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

I have been extremely pleased with the Cooper STT's. Do yourself a favor, look at the Cooper ST's also to see what works for you. I have a Sun Fusion and mine looks like something bold from Caterpillar! That was my absolute first thought when I went to pick it up at the tire dealer..........."Tractor Tires"!!
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

Asking what tire is best in here is like asking a guy what his best day ever was......You will get a million different answers ..... It's all in what you want from a tire....Highway....mud...snow...rock...sand....and go from there.

You are limited only in size for an unlifted/stock height truck. Most will tell you that a 285 will fit under your truck but there becomes a distinct chance of rubbing the body mount in the front wheel wells.

Good luck.....Ya gutta hate decisions!!!!

Between you me and the wall I would say 265 with your stock steelies will give you the most from your suspension usability. The choice in tire is very much up to you.
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

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I just orderd some 16" steelys, i dont want to lift or chop so whats the best off road tire for me size wise.

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You need to identify your needs. The more accurately you're able to do that, the useful the advices will be.

Somethings that you may want to consider.
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  • Budget
  • Noise
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

These will be used for offroad trips only, i intend to keep my stock 17" for normal road use. cost is not too much of an issue (within reason) Noise wont be a problem, Im leaning towards BFG but will consider them all. Its the best size im realy looking for guidance on. thanks.

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These will be used for offroad trips only, i intend to keep my stock 17" for normal road use. cost is not too much of an issue (within reason) Noise wont be a problem, Im leaning towards BFG but will consider them all. Its the best size im realy looking for guidance on. thanks.

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With no lift, you're some what limited in your choices. Since this is off road only, I would suggest an aggressive mud terrain. They will be more durable then AT and also will not leave you wondering "what if". I'm assuming you'll be traversing more of the hard pack or rocky stuff instead of sand.

255/85/16 BFG KM2 (tall and skinny)
285/70/16 is probably the biggest you want to go. Even at that size, you may still need bodymount chopped.
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

Thanks Fjamming i think the 255's have it.

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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

Don't forget that when you get them on we want pics....
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255/85/16 BFG KM2 (tall and skinny)
285/70/16 is probably the biggest you want to go. Even at that size, you may still need bodymount chopped.
Did you mean the KMs, they only make 315/75r16 for the 16" wheels in the KM2 pattern?

The BFG KMs have the 255/85r16s.
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Re: Best tire for 16" steelys

Maxxis Bighorn MTs in 255/85R16 would be another good and less expensive choice.
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