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[TexasRammer]

Ok so Im in need of some tires here and im pretty clueless when it comes to which is best, where to buy etc. Im wanting a 33" or around 285/70/17 aggressive looking tire. I want more of on the cheap side because im not gonna do much off roading any more so they dont have to be the best for off road but just have that off road look. What brand would yall suggest based on that?

also where would be the cheapest place to get them? online? where? I have access to a tire changer so I can mount em myself and save some money. Again i dont have a but load of money to spend on tires...

 

[(S.M.R) 101]

Check out Rimzonline.. They are sometimes a few bucks cheaper than most places. But they are still $$ for a lot of their tires

 

[TexasRammer]

they seem to have some good prices.
anyone ever heard of falken tires? I found a set of 4 falken rocky mountain ats for $780. seems like a good deal and they look pretty cool

 

[Texas Hemi]

I used to run Falkens for my low profile tires on my '98 and I had no complaints. But I'm not familiar with their more aggressive tires.

 

[atticusfaul]

they seem to have some good prices.
anyone ever heard of falken tires? I found a set of 4 falken rocky mountain ats for $780. seems like a good deal and they look pretty cool

My buddy just got these on his four runner and is in love with them... Not sure about wear yet but he likes the compromise between ride and aggressive look


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[suzukiquadrider]

Mickey t's, are great tires i just threw a set on my Dmax.

 

[TexasRammer]

im liking the reviews im seeing on the falkens. only thing im worried about is people say theyre heavy and I dont know how much itll affect my mileage... mickey ts are nice but a little too much for me

 

[atticusfaul]

im liking the reviews im seeing on the falkens. only thing im worried about is people say theyre heavy and I dont know how much itll affect my mileage... mickey ts are nice but a little too much for me

What are you running now?


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[TexasRammer]

stock size that were on it when I bought it. I think theyre like 31's so I expect a difference in mileage when going to 33's, but the falkens are like 62 lbs each so im a little worried about them

 

[TexasRammer]

think Ive decided against the falkens, just seem way too heavy. I think Ive got it down to these 4, I like the looks of the destinations and the ventures the best...

Kumho*Road Venture AT KL78
Yokohama*Geolandar A/T-S
Bridgestone*Dueler A/T Revo 2
Firestone*Destination A/T

 

[02blkram47]

Check out the general grabber AT2 and the BFG all terrain not the KO,s both of these are in the 40-46 lbs range and have a decent look.

I've owned the geolander tires in that exact size and was very happy with them.

40-46 lbs range are for the 265/70/17 size, not sure how heavy the 285's would be.

 

[Bigboytoys]

About to get some Nokian Rotiivas this week as I got a good deal on them for 129 a pop. Granted they are a European company, but you might be able to get them in the states.

 

[TexasRammer]

went to discount tire today to look and they had the falkens for $198 and the weight was like 55 which I believe is about average for this size, the guy said they were a newer model. I might be going with them overall

Check out the general grabber AT2 and the BFG all terrain not the KO,s both of these are in the 40-46 lbs range and have a decent look.

I've owned the geolander tires in that exact size and was very happy with them.

40-46 lbs range are for the 265/70/17 size, not sure how heavy the 285's would be.

general grabbers looked a little expensive but nice. the only bfg all terains I saw said ko on them

About to get some Nokian Rotiivas this week as I got a good deal on them for 129 a pop. Granted they are a European company, but you might be able to get them in the states.

ya dont think I can get em here, but thats cheap!

 

[Bigboytoys]

You might be able to...Could do an online search...

 

[triangleman29]

Look at Cooper STT's really great tires and super quiet on the road!

 

[Stangshcky12]

Another AT to check out are cooper st and mastercraft courser at (almost identical tires, I believe both are made by copper)
The stt is nice to but is a more aggressive tire

 

[wermbang]

Kelly Safari Trex

 

[BIGBREW]

Cooper STT look awesome, but killed my gas mileage on my dakota when I put 33 X 12.5 on it....never needed 4X4

 

[triangleman29]

Cooper STT look awesome, but killed my gas mileage on my dakota when I put 33 X 12.5 on it....never needed 4X4

Yeah that's true I lost some gas mileage that's for sure. But, me going to 35's and a 6" lift didn't help either!

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[99Ram318]

All,

Didn't want to start a new thread on tires so, bringing up an oldie....


Should update my handle from 99ram318 to 2006MegaCab1500-5.7 !!!! LOL

Anyway - I have a set of Falken I bought 2 years ago. I have the Wildpeak HT LT265/70R17 121/118s. These tires now have 25k on them and look like they were just put on.

Here is the dilemma - I rotate them every oil change, re-balanced every other. This last oil change it was too cold and I had them rotate and balance the tires and noticed a mild shimmy. Checked the air pressure and they were all sitting at 36ish. I pushed them back to where I always run them at 60lbs and shimmy is gone. Called a couple of Falken dealers here in town and they and the website say 80lbs cold. I have never run them that high. I only pull a '06 18' Ranger.

So - anyone else have any ideas or comments? Going to call Falken directly on Monday and see what they say and report. 80 seems high and also seems like it would feel like I'm driving a Panzer tank......

Thanks