Tire Question

[98EXeb]

Im looking at getting new tires. My truck is a stock 98 EB 2 wheel drive and the tires now are 265/75/16's. I want to know whats the biggest tire I can go with, without issues.

Also Id like a more rugged/mean looking tire....any suggestions??

 

[Expeditionary]

honestly id stay with 265s for a 2wd, i think 285s (~33s) are going to give you issues.
BFG all terrains
Michelin LTX AT2s
Nitto Terra Grapplers
Mickey Thompson ATZs
Pro Comp All Terrain or Extreme AT
Goodyear Dura Tracs

Honestly I would choose from the top 3 because I have experience with those tires and I can say they're great, I love the Michelins on my dad's 03

 

[FordandPolaris]

My coopers have been pretty good too. These are 285's, but they also make a 265 model.

 

[DR3W]

2wd no lift will rub with 33's. You'd have to trim alot if u want 33's.

I have 33's on mine. i have a 3.5/2 lift and did some trimming.

 

[DR3W]

Pro Comp Xtreme AT 305/65/17 (33's)

 

[GAINMOB]

how much are yall spending on these tire/wheel combos?

 

[Thermo]

98EXeb, can you fit 33's. Sure. But what are you willing to do to make them fit. In short, to make the tires fit, you will end up taking a 3 pound hammer to the body of the truck to make them work. that is what I had to do to make 37's fit with my 4" lift. Then there is the possible tweaking of the front bumper which will require a steady hand and a cutoff tool to shave some of the metal off of the bumper. Again, this is something I had to do to make my tires fit. If done right, no one will know you have modified anything. You don't, well, it can go south in a hurry.

If you lived closer to me, I would tell you to stop by and I would hook you up. But, where you are, a little bit of a drive to come see me. But, stop by Coconuts there on the beach and drink one for me. That place has a lot of memories for me. I sure do miss the "Itsy Bitsy Halloweeny Bikini" Contest. Granted, was made all the better having 100 sailors all in there being the judges. To be young once again.

 

[panda24619]

or falken wild peak (rocky mountain) tires. LOVE MINE! quite, great in mud, snow, sand, dirt, rocks, water, street. best all around tire i have ever had. i did all of that with 45 psi in my tires on one trip.

 

[98EXeb]

how much are yall spending on these tire/wheel combos?

I think Im going to stay with the wheels I have. Thinking of just painting them. As for the tires, maybe a grand!

 

[98EXeb]

98EXeb, can you fit 33's. Sure. But what are you willing to do to make them fit. In short, to make the tires fit, you will end up taking a 3 pound hammer to the body of the truck to make them work. that is what I had to do to make 37's fit with my 4" lift. Then there is the possible tweaking of the front bumper which will require a steady hand and a cutoff tool to shave some of the metal off of the bumper. Again, this is something I had to do to make my tires fit. If done right, no one will know you have modified anything. You don't, well, it can go south in a hurry.

If you lived closer to me, I would tell you to stop by and I would hook you up. But, where you are, a little bit of a drive to come see me. But, stop by Coconuts there on the beach and drink one for me. That place has a lot of memories for me. I sure do miss the "Itsy Bitsy Halloweeny Bikini" Contest. Granted, was made all the better having 100 sailors all in there being the judges. To be young once again.

Thanks for the help offer......Yeah Coconuts is alright...I stay away from bars though....every dude always hits on my wife and I get in trouble when that happens....lol

 

[alaskanexpy]

i'm a cooper fan boy, when my bridgestones wear out i'll have a set of coopers on the expedition.

the cooper discoverer AT3, ST, STmaxx, zeon LTZ are all great tires i've delt with and will continue to buy.

 

[FordandPolaris]

Yep mine are STmaxx's. I have had very good results.

 

[Expeditionary]

98EXeb, can you fit 33's. Sure. But what are you willing to do to make them fit. In short, to make the tires fit, you will end up taking a 3 pound hammer to the body of the truck to make them work. that is what I had to do to make 37's fit with my 4" lift. Then there is the possible tweaking of the front bumper which will require a steady hand and a cutoff tool to shave some of the metal off of the bumper. Again, this is something I had to do to make my tires fit. If done right, no one will know you have modified anything. You don't, well, it can go south in a hurry.

If you lived closer to me, I would tell you to stop by and I would hook you up. But, where you are, a little bit of a drive to come see me. But, stop by Coconuts there on the beach and drink one for me. That place has a lot of memories for me. I sure do miss the "Itsy Bitsy Halloweeny Bikini" Contest. Granted, was made all the better having 100 sailors all in there being the judges. To be young once again.

I knew Thermo would come in and give the 37s on 4", take a 3 pound hammer to the body speech lol
Stick with whatll fit 265s
BFG & Michelin > Everyone else!