Off road/Truck tires
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09/28/17 11:18 PM
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Pacnorthcuda
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I recently retired and moved out in "the country". I am doing a LOT more off roading. Some of it on some pretty rough roads as far as tires go. Sharp rocks. I am learning some things I never knew, or at least never had to concern myself with.
1997 Toyota 4Runner (winter, off road beater). BFG "Long Trail T/A". I have had three flat tires in the last two months.
Turns out these 'soft balloons' (my term) are 4 ply tires which are fine on the highway, and snow on asphalt, but little else.
I need to better match my rig to its usage.
I am learning about load ratings and 6 ply, 10 ply (which apparently doesn't really mean the ply count, just an equivalent to the construction back in the days when it did.
I don't want sharp rocks piercing my tires.
Advice, experience?
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
#2378577
09/28/17 11:58 PM
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DAYCLONA
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Here's what I run on the Dodge Power Wagon as the truck sees street, off road/dirt/mud pits, rock climbing, basic off road mayhem, 10 ply Thornbirds, great year round, even snow, great off road, dirt or mud, heavy construction long wearing go anywhere, do anything tire, these are 38X12.5X17 weigh in at about 70 lbs each just for the tire, I got these thru Summit, they're made by the same company making M&H Racemasters...made in the USA, not overseas
If you get into TSL type tires they are difficult to balance, I use the large diameter ceramic off road DYNABEADS to balance them, very effective!
Here's my little "tire gauge" inspecting...
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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09/29/17 12:04 AM
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Bad340fish
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Thats probably the first positive review I have read about thornbirds haha, they look cool! I think anything BFG makes has a less than desirable sidewall. I had tons of trouble with the 33x12.50 BFG mud terrains when I had them on my Xj Cherokee. The tire shop made the mistake of selling me a warranty and boy did they regret it lol. When I moved to a 35x12.50 I got some of the GoodYear Kevlar MTRs and they have been great with zero sidewall cuts. They are 7 years old now and getting pretty hard so it is almost time to replace them .
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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09/29/17 11:54 AM
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340Cuda
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My tires during the same trip, no issues. Wow, that's an incredible shot Goody! More than I subject my stuff to. Wow, that looks like a tire destruction tool!
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
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09/29/17 05:01 PM
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ViperDave
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my offroad tire of choice is interco TRXUS STS. have had great luck with them in all weather conditions and offroad on several dedicated offroad vehicles
67 Dart GT Vert 273/904 72 Town & Country 440/727 90 D350 reg cab dually cummins 15 Scat Pack Challenger
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: 440_Offroader]
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10/25/20 10:48 AM
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Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 11 Hercules, CA. United States
Darren11
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Best tire for 2010 RAM 1500 4x4 Hi, I need your recommendations because my job will require me to tow a trailer and I’d be travelling highways and off road. I have the stock tires and I am in need of a light truck tire that is comfortable on the highways and yet durable when off road. Do I need bigger and wider tires? If I go for a rim size 20 what tire specs would you recommend without lifting the truck? I have been trying to research the best tires for RAM and found a good article and here is the linklink. I am close to getting 265/70/17 Michellin LTX via Amazon . I am about to pull the trigger. Any 2nd opinions?
Last edited by Darren11; 10/25/20 11:29 PM.
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: WO23Coronet]
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10/25/20 02:50 PM
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larrymopar360
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Goodyear Duratracs are extremely popular around here. I'm getting a set this winter for my winter tires. From the guys I talked to they are fairly quiet, wear well and very tough That's what my Power Wagon (79) had when I bought it and still does. Fairly quiet on road, did well in mud. Don't know about really rough terrain, but a friend raves about them on his Phord for off-roading and durability.
Facts are stubborn things.
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Re: Off road/Truck tires
[Re: larrymopar360]
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10/28/20 12:37 AM
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Darren11
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Goodyear Duratracs are extremely popular around here. I'm getting a set this winter for my winter tires. From the guys I talked to they are fairly quiet, wear well and very tough That's what my Power Wagon (79) had when I bought it and still does. Fairly quiet on road, did well in mud. Don't know about really rough terrain, but a friend raves about them on his Phord for off-roading and durability. Hi I will look into this Goodyear Duratracs, hopefully it's close to my budget. Thanks! Appreciate it.
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