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Got my RC level kit installed, now tire time

latreille89

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Hey guys,

 

Just finished installed the RC level kit and now I'm in need of tires. I plan on picking up a set of 265/70/17 bf Goodrich T/A. Hopefully it'll all look good. I don't want a 275 or 285, trying to keep it decent on gas. What do you all think?

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I just did the same thing, I was going to put 285s on but knowing i have a 3,000 mile road trip coming up I thought I would stick with 265s. I was kind of surprise after the new BFGs were put on, the more aggressive looking tire seem to fill up the area more then my Micheline tires did.

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I currently have Firestone transforce A/T tires that are 245/70/17 an they sorta are small. I really like the BF's so hopefully the look good and are big enough.

 

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They will look good, I had a set of BFG AT's on my old silverado, actually they were 265s as well, just a 16" rim. I like em, they didnt make much noise, and did decent on most road conditions. Only thing I didnt like was they werent really great in mud or deep snow. Then again they arnt a mud terrian tire either. My 11 came factory with the 265 Wrangler ATS and they looked pretty good on just a leveled truck, so I think you'll be pleased.

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Can't wait to see it tomorrow with the new tires. Going in for an alignment and getting the new rubber on in the morning.

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Can't wait to see it tomorrow with the new tires. Going in for an alignment and getting the new rubber on in the morning.

 

 

Enjoy ...... Make sure to post up some pics!

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Got it installed. They screwed up and put the black walls on the outside so I have to go back Tuesday to have them switch it around. I'll take pictures then since its a crappy day out and I'm to lazy.

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I really want to do the 285's , but what your thinking is more logical.

 

I have has about 15 sets of BFG's and would like to try something different this time. Thinking of GY Silent Armor's , Cooper AT3's , GY Duratrac , or ??

 

Can't wait to see your truck with the 265's on it . Wish I had 17's instead of 18's :(

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I really want to do the 285's , but what your thinking is more logical.

 

I have has about 15 sets of BFG's and would like to try something different this time. Thinking of GY Silent Armor's , Cooper AT3's , GY Duratrac , or ??

 

Can't wait to see your truck with the 265's on it . Wish I had 17's instead of 18's :(

 

 

All depends on what type of tire you like, I personally like a true A/T tire. And I've had the GY Territory which is almost like the duratrac but Ive only heard good about the BF's and 650 for a set of 4... Couldn't turn it down. Maybe you should compromise in the middle an get a 275. Good luck with the decision. I'll prob wash the truck tomorrow and get some pictures... Still upset at the shop for screwing up something so simple.

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If you don't mind me asking, where did you get those BFG's for $650?

 

 

I must have been on Kijiji (like Craigslist) at the right time last night. A guy from about an hour away is a tire tech and didn't end up using them so he was selling them. Brand new, couldn't turn it down! Awesome deal, I dont think I'll find that again.

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If you don't mind me asking, where did you get those BFG's for $650?

 

 

I must have been on Kijiji (like Craigslist) at the right time last night. A guy from about an hour away is a tire tech and didn't end up using them so he was selling them. Brand new, couldn't turn it down! Awesome deal, I dont think I'll find that again.

 

 

That is awesome deal I was looking at those. Can't wait to see the pictures too.

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As promised, here's the pictures. They aren't that great because of the shadow and I still have to wait till tuesday for the shop to put the white walls on the outside of the new tires. But I can def. feell the height difference. O and.. Parked beside a new F150 last night... My sierra finally sits higher! Sucks we have to upgrade from stock to do that, but I'm happy about it now.

 

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