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Old 10-12-2004 | 01:50 AM
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Time for new tires. Now I have 315/55/16 BFG's now and love the look but can't allign the truck with them on. They can't get the tools on the lip of the rim. They hook great on handel well but the problem with the way they wear sucks. It is a reg. cab with 2/4 drop. What works best.
Old 10-12-2004 | 10:22 AM
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One option is the Toyo Proxes S/T:



Look up the specs on these, you'll be impressed. They have hardly worn at all with 20k miles.
Old 10-12-2004 | 12:26 PM
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How much are those proxies? I have heard very good things about them.
Old 10-12-2004 | 12:33 PM
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What size are they?
Old 10-12-2004 | 12:52 PM
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Or get some 18's
Old 10-12-2004 | 01:25 PM
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I have the proxess s/t on my pickup and the nitto extreme force on my Tahoe. of the 2 I prefer the nitto's. the toyos stick but not like the nittos. they are comprably priced also. go nitto and don't look back. not sure if they are offered in 16" the tahoe has 18" wheels and my pickup has 17".
Old 10-13-2004 | 02:11 PM
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I have some Michelin X Radial Lt's they are nice tires I don't know how they compare perfomance wise with Nittos but they are about 135 a tire. They stick pretty good and rated up to 112 I think. They look good on my stock rim's Ill get you some pics if I can.
Old 10-13-2004 | 04:01 PM
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Pirelli Scorpion Zero 285-65-16. I wish i had gone with a 60 series, but the look is growing on me.
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Originally Posted by Tiburon
How much are those proxies? I have heard very good things about them.
I paid $575 out the door for four. They can be found for less, but in my podunk town they were a special order, so I didn't sqwauk over $30 or so bucks.
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Originally Posted by 02 black 5.3
What size are they?
275 / 60 /16s



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