Re: Tires on 2WD 2000 club cab

From: Bill Pitz (dakota@billpitz.com)
Date: Wed Aug 13 2003 - 23:13:48 EDT


On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:33:39 -0400, rmierzej@telcordia.com
("Mierzejwski, Robert J.") wrote:
>I have a 2wd club cab 4.7 liter with the load capacity towing pack or
>whatever it's called and the 3.92 rear ratio. So.. The stocks are Goodyear
>wrangler RT/S 235/75/R15 right? Ok, I'm torn between keeping the relatively
>low car-like stance or going with the widest/tallest tire I can jam on there
>without modifying anything. I have about $120 per tire to spend and I was
>thinking about replacing the stocks with the exact same tire, the same size
>in a different brand, or going with something like the BFG all terrain 9.5 x
>30. (10.5 x 31??) I don't care much about slight speedo problems.
>
>What have you guys been able to get on your 2WD Daks without any rubbing at
>all? Also, in general how do you like BFG AT KO's?

I'm not sure that I would bother for a 2wd truck. I've been really
happy with mine, and will probably buy another set. However, if you
don't do much offroad/loose gravel driving, an AT tire is probably a
waste for you (in terms of noise and decreased fuel economy). I would
definitely get something other than the Wrangler RT/S -- that's one
thing everyone here can agree on. :-)

I'd look for something with a tread similar to the RT/S but on a
better tire, which will still give you some decent traction in loose
roads but will still ride more like a street tire.

I'd try talking with a local tire shop. I guess I'm spolied in that
department, though... I've got a great tire shop just up the road that
sells at great prices and has excellent staff that have had experience
with just about every tire they sell..

-Bill



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