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Old 11-17-2009, 10:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I want to run a 38 or 37 inch A/T tire would go mud if i had to but i dont want to. but im having trouble finding where to get a good selection of wheel sizes to go with them. i have a 16 by 10 or 12.50 wheel and i wanna try and keep my wheels just wrap them in 38s or 37s. anyone have good websites to go to or just know where i can go ask?
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You'd be better off going to 17" dia. wheels, but 4 wheel parts has a great selection of tire sizes & brands for 16" & 17", etc. And you're gonna want to regear. My original gears were 3.73:1. The truck was O.K. with the 35's & the Bully Dog, but the 37's were a bit rough on the trans. Went to 4.30:1 gears. Truck smokes the 37's, tows great, and runs at the perfect RPM on the freeway. Basically, all said & done, the ratio is back to the stock aspect plus the Bully Dog...............Hauls ass!!! Web Site: 4wheelparts.com Then you can shop for price wherever you like to buy tires. Good Luck!!!

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I agree go with 17" rims you have a lot more choices when it comes to bigger tires over 16" sucks buyin new wheels though but I had to buy new wheels anyway when I lifted my truck.
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Mickey Thompson makes two big tires that will fit on 16"x10" wheels.
LT325/80R16 = 36.9" diameter = ~37"
LT395/70R16 = 37.9" diameter = ~38"

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go with the super swamper M16, great AT tire with little road noise
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The bigger the diameter the rim the more stabile the truck will be.There will be less sidewall to roll in against side force.Also with a 37 or 38 something like a 20 inch rim won't look stupid because you will still have some sidewall.Although the bigger the rim the bigger the price for tires.
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if you go to the interco HQ in rayne, louisiana, you can get a factory discount. A buddy of mine just bought a set of 4 M16's 37x13.50x20 for a little under $1500.00
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with a 17" you can get 37x12.5 BFG A/T wich last forever and work prety good or toyo A/T 37x13.5 wich are also a prety long lasting tire never have used the toyo's but a guy at work has them on his diesel and he has had them for about 3 years and they still look new. Sometimes the A/Ts cost more than mudders but they do last longer.
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iv got the toyos now and there pretty shot since i got back from livin in FLA. ill probebly be setting up to buy new wheels as well and then with the tires re gearing the truck. now i gotta find out where the moneys coming from to support my big ideas lol
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iv got the toyos now and there pretty shot since i got back from livin in FLA. ill probebly be setting up to buy new wheels as well and then with the tires re gearing the truck. now i gotta find out where the moneys coming from to support my big ideas lol
It's always fun spending money, it's just finding or getting it that's the anchor. I ended up doing everything at once too. Had one mildly damaged stock aluminum 16" rim with 35" BFG KM's, and wanted to change wheels anyhow. 17 x 10 helps to give you stability while towing & driving through the winding roads. 37" BFG KM2's look great on the 17's, but the gears.......4.30:1 is the correction for 3.73:1 with 37" tires. It will wake that truck up, like it was new & stock plus your add-ons. 4 Wheel Parts did my 4.30 gears & Warn Premium hubs for $1,600. That includes a 3 year, 30,000 mile NO QUESTIONS asked warranty. Peace of mind!!! Check my signature, that's my current set-up. Works great just driving around, or towing heavy, or runnin' sand dunes. Good Luck Brutha!!!
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I want to run a 38 or 37 inch A/T tire would go mud if i had to but i dont want to. but im having trouble finding where to get a good selection of wheel sizes to go with them. i have a 16 by 10 or 12.50 wheel and i wanna try and keep my wheels just wrap them in 38s or 37s. anyone have good websites to go to or just know where i can go ask?
I have some Mickey Thompson Baja Atz. There great. Dont get a them any smaller than a 38. I have a 97 f-350 with just a super chip on the engine. I have a 14 inch lift kit on it though. If your wanting a beautiful wheel get a Weld Racing Wheel. I have the Chyenne 8 polished. They look good. Everywhere i go i get winner of show and shine. Many people have offered to sell for 28 grand. Im just not in mood . Oh and i also have triple shocks in the front and single in back and stabilizers in front. the tires i have are so quite its not even funny. If your looking for a tire thats the way to go. For all of you non believers i could post pics if you want. If you want to contact me about anything else you can message me at Kylegb97@gmail.com Thanks
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