Need Tire Help

[TruckBoss223]

Trying to do some tire Shopping. Getting a lot of mixed reviews on Good year tires. Looking to put Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar tires on my 98 2 dr tahoe. 285/75 R16. from what i have read on here most people say the size shouldnt be a problem but does anyone have a review of these tires or just Goodyear in General or any suggestions

thanks

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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ite Letters (Out Only)&partnum=875QR6WMTRKOWL

 

[h0tr0d]

Crank it you must! <-in my best Yoda voice.

I read some tire reviews lately and they liked those tires. I don't run them myself, so I can't offer any personal experience with them.

 

[TruckBoss223]

I am getting a a lot of mixed reviews. Everything i have read on these tires say they are great. people in general are saying goodyears have turned to crap. Lot of $$ to waste on tires if they arent going to hold up

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

BFG/Mickey T's/Pro Comp/Cooper/Toyo/Nitto
These brands hold up long enough, worth the money and have good reviews.

 

[99Yuk]

BFG/Mickey T's/Pro Comp/Cooper/Toyo/Nitto
These brands hold up long enough, worth the money and have good reviews.

I've noticed some nice looking Nitto tyres. When I inquired last year with the local tire shop, they replied that they don't last as long as others, and even some customers brought them back. So I ended up buying bridgestone. But I really like to Nitto tread designs.

BTW, the I've all good things about the Goodyear MTR's. Especially back in my Jeep days. The Jeep guys are really happy they came stock on the Rubicon.

 

[smrr1]

no crank needed. used that tire size on 3 different OBS. my father uses goodyears (not mtr but the factory Z71 style) on his 99 Z71 but never goes off road and hardy drives it. he has replaced them twice just because they got hard and starting making a lot of tire noise at highway speeds. they have worn even and lasted about 4 years each (only 25-30K). not sure how much the mtr tire will differ.

 

[Bad bow tie]

BFG KM2 > Goodyear MTR in my opinion. I don't have experience with them or know of anybody who does, but I used to run Goodyear Silent Armor tires and they were great. I didn't have any problems with them. I know guys running the BFG KM2 and love them. But like Devious said, those tires are best for mudders.

 

[TruckBoss223]

ok so im exploring all options of what everyone has said . came the to conclusion i like the following rim
* Dick Cepek DC-2 Wheel
* 16x8, 6 on 5.5 Bolt Pattern
* BackSpace 4 in.
* Max Load= 2500lbs
* Finish = Black
* Hubcentric= No
* Offset = -12 mm

then i was thinking of the following Tire
* 285/75R-16,Pro Comp Xterrain Radial
* Load Range D
* Max Load 3305
* Tread Depth 16.5/32
* Overall Diameter 33.1 Inches
* Black SideWall
* Sidewall Construction=DualGuard

they dont make it in 265/75 R16 and TireRack.com said recommended tire for this side rim is 245/75R16. Can a 285 be put on a rim this size ?

I hate tire Shopping so many great choices out there and everyone has their own opinions . this forum so far has been a great help

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I like those BFG KM2's Also lol

 

[Arctic-Rodz]

did you check this site out?
http://www.offroaders.com/info/tech-corner/reading/mud.htm

I have Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's good road manners and great off-road grip. 4000 miles on them so far and they dont look like theyve started to wear

295/70R17 on Eagle 140 Series 17x8

 

[TruckBoss223]

Wow those are nice im going to look into them some more

 

[h0tr0d]

no crank needed. used that tire size on 3 different OBS.

If you run a 285 on the rims in your sig pic you're going to rub without a crank. Basically anything other than a stock backspace you're going to rub with 285's. TXGMC's setup looks badass but be prepared to do some clearancing for the 295's like he did cutting the valance and maybe the bottom portion of the front bumper.

The setup you posted should work fine and look sweet, but you'll probably have to crank around 2" in the front to keep from rubbing.

I wouldn't go any higher than the 285's unless you're prepared to pull out the sawzall.

 

[PH99TAHOE]

I have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2 on my truck and they are very impressive. They dig pretty hard through the snow, I was able to keep it in
2wd and keep the truck at highway speed through 4" of snow this past winter. IMO the best bang for the buck.

 

[Bad bow tie]

When I put my BFG All Terrains on, I didn't crank the bars and they did not rub. Granted that was on the stock rim. If you go after market chances are you will have to crank. When I put my Mickeys on I had to but no where near 2". Just keep in mind, the farther you crank the bars, the more stress it puts on your suspension parts.

 

[smrr1]

hotrod- ya i didn't realize he was running aftermarket wheels. i had my current 285s on an aftermarket wheel and had to crank so i went back to factory wheels.

 

[TruckBoss223]

hotrod- ya i didn't realize he was running aftermarket wheels. i had my current 285s on an aftermarket wheel and had to crank so i went back to factory wheels.

I have no problem cranking the bars i want to anyways i just cant pick a damn tire

 

[bowtiefreak]

From the guys I have talked to the goodyears are ok, bascially every option in this thread is pretty good.

 

[Devious_Tahoe96]

I ordered some mickey thompson mtz's that im supposed to get today or monday. I'll let you know how they handle

On a side note, isn't a 295 tire equivalent to a 33" tire??