How much lift (if any) do you think this truck has? I kinda like the look of this truck and since I need new tires anyway, I was thinking about this type. Any good/bad experiences with BFG A/T's?
BFG's are very rare, hardly any one the road at all. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]
Obviously I'm kidding. Probably half the 4x4's on the road that aren't OEM tires or huge lifts are BFG's. Although I considered going to BFG's in a load range e this time, I stuck with and prefer Bridgstone Revo's. Awesome wet road traction and no hydroplaning for one, but really awesome traction in any condition. Got 48k out of the 1st set.
__________________ 2004 EB Excursion, 4x4, 6.0, everything but step tubes and 2nd row chairs, Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges in an under cubby pod, Fumoto sitting on V Codes and Revo 285's.
"Treat me good, I'll treat you better; treat me bad, I'll treat you worse." - Sonny Barger
Thanks for the input. I've been looking around at the tire characteristics, and wet road traction is good for me. I get lots of rain here (about 130" per year), but no snow. I'll check out the revo's. I would like load range E if I can, although it might not be necessary. I haven't done the math yet.
Maybe the reason I was drawn to the BFG's is because I see them often? I see alot of swampers and mud terrains, but I do mostly on-road driving and not much heavy off road.
You can get Load range E Revo's but not in 285's. BFG now has them in 285's.
Even worn (and they still had a lot of tread left when I replaced them) the Revo's didn't slip on wet pavement and no hydro-planing. Simply an amazing tire.
The only complaint is that they do get louder with miles. Mine are on OEM wheels so they are slightly bulged so they don't wear like I'd like them too though. And they will pick up rocks pretty good. They spit them out, but I often just walk around picking smaller rocks out of the tread.
It's the wet road surface traction that is probably the primary reason I stuck with them again.
__________________ 2004 EB Excursion, 4x4, 6.0, everything but step tubes and 2nd row chairs, Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges in an under cubby pod, Fumoto sitting on V Codes and Revo 285's.
"Treat me good, I'll treat you better; treat me bad, I'll treat you worse." - Sonny Barger
I'm going to run factory wheels too, so I guess that's a consideration. Has anyone ever run narrower tires than stock, like a 235/85-16E? Just wondering. I have six almost new tires sitting outside. I think good wet weather traction will be a key consideration for me.
265's already look too small. 285's look right. I wouldn't go smaller just for the aesthetics. That's what's important right? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif[/img]
__________________ 2004 EB Excursion, 4x4, 6.0, everything but step tubes and 2nd row chairs, Magnaflow Exhaust, Isspro Gauges in an under cubby pod, Fumoto sitting on V Codes and Revo 285's.
"Treat me good, I'll treat you better; treat me bad, I'll treat you worse." - Sonny Barger
Does anyone know what model the six-hole aluminum wheels were available on (the six round holes, not the Ltd version)? I didn't see them listed in the 2005 sales brochure. This truck is an XLT version, and the sales brochure shows the 8-hole version.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: James2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm going to run factory wheels too, so I guess that's a consideration. Has anyone ever run narrower tires than stock, like a 235/85-16E? Just wondering. I have six almost new tires sitting outside. I think good wet weather traction will be a key consideration for me. </div></div>
I have new 235/85-16 Bridgstones on my Ex now and they are fine. However.......I have a small lift on it and am about to pull them off for something alittle bigger. I have 2 sets of rims and tires for it now ( 8-hole aluminums, Limiyted "D" series, the Bridgtone 235/85-16's and a set of 255/85-16's). I'm gonna keep the 8 hole rims and the 255's and sell the limited wheels with the 235's.
Anyway.......the 235's look fine on a stock EX (no lift) but if you install any lift a little larger tire looks better IMO.......
__________________ Randy,
<u>Northeast, LA.</u>
00' Excursion Limited 4x4 7.3L, 07' Grill, Kenwood DDX7015 in dash DVD/NAV,DP F5 chip stk/60HP tow/80HP econ, ATS full guage pod, F450 springs front/F350 in rear, Donohoe 2" level kit, 285/75-16's, Bilstein shocks, Hellwig rear sway bar, Ball Buster Turbo, DI head studs, Forged connecting rods, Swamp's stage 1 injectors, ATS 5 Star torque cvtr, ATS Commander controler, ATS 4" exhaust, DMH electronic cut out, DI regulated fuel return, Hx hose, True Cool trans cooler, AIS intake, SX high volume fuel pump, Rotorpros rotors, boost relief valve, Sonnax valve, Transmision filter kit and some more under there I'm sure!!! http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...uck/MyEx-1.jpg
Thanks Randy for the input. Looking at your photobucket picture in your signature line. Those wheels are not factory, and those tires are larger than 235 or 255, correct?
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