Shoppin for a Performance Tire for stock rims
08-21-2005, 12:19 AM
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Shoppin for a Performance Tire for stock rims
Just installed the Hotchkis sway bar kit and now I need some better tires, mine need replacing anyways.....Not lookin to throw around a lota money since I bought the truck 12k miles ago and have managed to wear out all 4 tires already. I'm looking for Basically the same sidewall height as stock only rated for better handling. Some quick lookin on tirerack.com came up with some Kumhos for 70 each then 30 shipping for the set. I would like to buy locally so I dont have to worry about shipping and I can buy from where I get them installed so they cut me more of a deal. What tires/ supliers would you guys recomend. oh and for those that might wonder, the truck is a 2wd 1500.
08-21-2005, 03:34 PM
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It depends on the size you want. Kumho makes one a little shorter than stock in a 255/65 16 in the Ectsa STX, which seems to be a decent tire. Toyo makes the Proxes in 275/60 16 and is a very good tire. Its a little shorter too and a little wider. I don't know of anybody that makes a performance tire in 255/70 16 though. I have Toyo Open Country a/t's on my stock rims and have good traction if for an all-terrian, but I'm assuming you want a performance tire.
08-22-2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by StrokerAce03
It depends on the size you want. Kumho makes one a little shorter than stock in a 255/65 16 in the Ectsa STX, which seems to be a decent tire. Toyo makes the Proxes in 275/60 16 and is a very good tire. Its a little shorter too and a little wider. I don't know of anybody that makes a performance tire in 255/70 16 though. I have Toyo Open Country a/t's on my stock rims and have good traction if for an all-terrian, but I'm assuming you want a performance tire.
08-22-2005, 08:04 PM
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Since I only have one set of rims, these will be year round tires, aka Wisconsin, aka snow part of the year, and yes the truck does leave the pavement on occation, nothing crazy but its not 100% hard ground.
08-22-2005, 10:07 PM
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Im happy with my firestone indy 500's they are cheap sporty looking and hook on wet and dry pavement amazingly well for thier price.
downsides are the sidewalls are soft and not good on cornering but it makes the truck ride smoother
I think they should be a decent year round tire but would look else where if you go offroading and dont even think about mud
downsides are the sidewalls are soft and not good on cornering but it makes the truck ride smoother
I think they should be a decent year round tire but would look else where if you go offroading and dont even think about mud
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Originally Posted by 02sierraz71_5.3
Im happy with my firestone indy 500's they are cheap sporty looking and hook on wet and dry pavement amazingly well for thier price.
downsides are the sidewalls are soft and not good on cornering but it makes the truck ride smoother
I think they should be a decent year round tire but would look else where if you go offroading and dont even think about mud
downsides are the sidewalls are soft and not good on cornering but it makes the truck ride smoother
I think they should be a decent year round tire but would look else where if you go offroading and dont even think about mud
What size? I'm looking for some non-hunting season tire for the factory 16's in about a 255/60, but can't find them in a 16.
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