tire opinions for duallies

devious10 · 10-02-2008, 08:43 PM

Ok everyone i will be needing to invest in some sneakers before winter for my 06', I liked the generals but they seem to wear a bit quick (25000 miles) I dont want a tread thats real over the top aggressive nor to lame. Im not a real big fan of the bfg's.
Im looking for some opinions so feel free to let me know what you think. What would be the next size over stock and if needed how big of spacer will i need for the rear?????
Thanks everyone!

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skidooman · 10-02-2008, 08:50 PM

I had Cooper S/T in 285/70R17 on my truck before I put the BFGs on. They were ok, a good mix between a mud tire and an all terrain. I only had about 25k on them when I got my bfgs. They could have went another 8-10k. I never balanced them like I should have though.
Heres what they size looks like. I also had the leveling kit with them.

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***Magic smoke*** · 10-02-2008, 09:00 PM

I always thought the bfg's were lame until I got a free set of the all terrains, and after 40k of hard driving and a few smokey burnouts the rears are going to need replacing in the next 5k. I will get another set.

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Steveo24 · 10-02-2008, 09:12 PM

I know they are expensive, but Michelins are the only way to go in my opinion. However, didn't have the money this time so I bought a set of BFG commercial T/A's for the front, a lot of ambulances and construction/ work vehicles run them, and seem to get pretty good tread life out of them. I haven't had them on long, but I am happy so far. :thumbsup

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10-02-2008, 08:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
devious10 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poconos NE PA Posts: 156 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts devious10's Truck Pics	tire opinions for duallies Ok everyone i will be needing to invest in some sneakers before winter for my 06', I liked the generals but they seem to wear a bit quick (25000 miles) I dont want a tread thats real over the top aggressive nor to lame. Im not a real big fan of the bfg's. Im looking for some opinions so feel free to let me know what you think. What would be the next size over stock and if needed how big of spacer will i need for the rear????? Thanks everyone! __________________ 06' regular cab duallie 4x4:thumbsup 98' regular cabutility body duallie 4x4

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10-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
skidooman Diesel Head Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elko, NV Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts skidooman's Truck Pics	I had Cooper S/T in 285/70R17 on my truck before I put the BFGs on. They were ok, a good mix between a mud tire and an all terrain. I only had about 25k on them when I got my bfgs. They could have went another 8-10k. I never balanced them like I should have though. Heres what they size looks like. I also had the leveling kit with them. __________________ 2005 White 2500 QC SB AT; Leveled, 35" KM2s, smarty, exhaust, intake, gauges. [boogy886] 8:17 am: beer let me be your daughters gay friend then 2001 p-stroke SC LB AT. stock...

10-02-2008, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Magic smoke* Over Fueled and Budget Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chapin SC Posts: 847 Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Magic smoke's Truck Pics	I always thought the bfg's were lame until I got a free set of the all terrains, and after 40k of hard driving and a few smokey burnouts the rears are going to need replacing in the next 5k. I will get another set. __________________ Early 04 3500 drw quad cab-6speed SBC fast coolers - 4x4 -S&B -fass 150-expandit 5"- FTE resonator -SMARTY-autometer C2 full pillar gauges- di-pricol rpg-Dragonslayer cp3-64/71/14-PDI manifold -Wicked 125's - $2 rail cap.

10-02-2008, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steveo24 Diesel Head Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 1,733 Thanks: 26 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts Steveo24's Truck Pics	I know they are expensive, but Michelins are the only way to go in my opinion. However, didn't have the money this time so I bought a set of BFG commercial T/A's for the front, a lot of ambulances and construction/ work vehicles run them, and seem to get pretty good tread life out of them. I haven't had them on long, but I am happy so far. :thumbsup __________________ 98.5 3500 2WD dually 4:10's lFull Auto Meter lByrds intakel64/71/14 lGHDlARPl150 horse sticks l.093 tubesl Smarty lEdge Comp HOT lStage 2 snow kitlAir Dog lAmsoil lGeorend trans l VP intercooler boots 536/1175 10/17/09