Hmmmm... I have yet to throw a weight... You're running OEM wheels, aren't you?

 

yea... the heavier the tires get, the faster I throw weights. Balancing is done by the dealer (who in every other regard is very compentant and highly trustworthy with my truck).

 

Or maybe the BIG trucks are compensating for the size of something else.

 

Well I just sold the BIG truck (01 f250 w/35's) for the SMALL truck with bigger tires.(91 4r w/40's) So, what am I compensating for?

MUD!!!

Isn't it mud that started all this?

 

a 91 on 40's????


this I've GOT to see...

What part of MS are you in? I don't recognize the name...

 

Necaise is just North West of Gulfport, Mississippi. The tires are 15X39.5X15 TSL Swampers. Alcan made the springs for my SAS. I'm still in the building stage on jack stands. How ever I have enough of the front end in to have test fit the tires last Monday. I have a little more than 5"s to the running boards or bumper.
If you give me an e-mail address I'll forward a pic. (I'm computer stupid!)

 

What am I chopped liver?

I "corrected" the intentional misspelling and took the necessary action.

 

:pat:

 

Mike, Steve, thanks.

My MT/R's on beadlocks balanced on the fancy machine ride smooth up to 85.

 

I don't balance my tires....

if I get one thats a little bumpy i just move it to the right rear, and do burnouts until the tires rounds itself out evenly....

Tire weights are for sissys..... I also like running bent rims with mud and sand caked in the wheel between the bead of the tire and rim.

 

you were a ways from flipping judging by those pictures.

Next time, don't wheel solo!

 

lesson learned.

I did have to push the door UP and out instead of just out, the pictures are a bit less dramatic than real life (at least from my point of view).

 

Thanks for all the info guys, I agree it got a bit off topic, but good info nonetheless.

Gonna go pricing MT/R's and Revos, probably end up wiht MT/R's.

Andy you said you cleared 285's with TRD TUndra lift and 1" BL right?

btw I'm on stock 16x7 rims.

 

Get full floaters with hubs in the rear, hubs in the front. unlock the downhill side front and rear and go from there.... probably a lot of work and $$ and it might work. My old 52 willys cj3a had hubs on all 4 in a similar situation leaving the hubs locked on one side only helped.

 

btw, what do you guys think of the Firestone Destination MT's?

Also, 285/75 on stock 16x7 wheel will fit fine right? None of that stuff about the wheel being too skinny I was reading about in the old threads from a long time ago?

 

Are my posts even showing up in this thread?

 

No Ted, I read your post and today when I went into discount tire I had them give me a quote on those as well. I just don't see many people running those, therefore not getting a lot of comments besides you and schaeffer. But remember, you guys are in Texas and AZ, where there isn't a lot of snow/slush/rain

So here is my decision:

Revo - 760.80
MT/R - 750

Gonna go with the Revos because I drive about 300 miles every weekend so the Revos are better for me. Also cuz I wheel only about once a month (if that)

 

Let us know what you think of them- I'm betting you'll love em.

 

We don't get snow, but I have heard great things about these in the snow. Check tirerack for some more reviews. From what I remember they had quite a bit of 4Runner reviews with the AT+II. As for rain... you ever heard of tropical storm Allison? I have been through water over my hood. We get plenty of hard rain and days on days of drizzles, and usually after a bit of a drought so there is lots of oil on the road to mix with the fresh rain fall. I get to drive through 1"-2" standing water quite often and these tires do great.

Update:
I just checked out TireRack.com and apperently some guys use these on their snow plows and others use them for passing people with chains on their tires. I'd say they handle snow. Check out the reviews...

Actually those are perfect reasons to get the Yoko's over anything else. They are the best street performing AT tire I have witnessed. But it's your money, and you are looking at good alternatives. Those were my choices as well until I decided to try the Yoko's on a whim. I am very glad I did. They have saved my arse a few times from plowing over a few of these idiot Houston drivers.

Update #2:
Looks like the Yoko's 285/75R-16 are only $143 a pop in Detroit area.

I'm done suggesting them, now, I just hate to see people follow the popular when there are better things available. :cry: