Off Road Tires Advice - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 12:33 PM

I own a 2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4...I used to use it for long commute to work so I would always buy normal road tires. However since I dont have to use it for commuting I would like to look at buying some meaner looking off road tires. I currently have the factory 17" rims on it, and dont really have the money to lift it right now. Can anyone suggest some tires?

Most of my off roading occurs at the sand dunes.

I am a total noob what should I be looking for in tires? Is there any brands I should stay away from?

Thanks in advance!

botiejeep · 03-09-2006, 12:44 PM

I would suggest the BFG All Terrrains or the Cooper STT's. Probably in a 32-11.50 or 31-11.50

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by botiejeep

I would suggest the BFG All Terrrains or the Cooper STT's. Probably in a 32-11.50 or 31-11.50

Thanks for the reply. Just so I am actually learning something can you tell me what each of the numbers mean?

Can you recommend a dealer?

Thanks again!

voiceshadow · 03-09-2006, 01:04 PM

Okay well in this case (32-11.5) 32 inches means the diameter and 11.5 inches means the width. If you want a mean looking tire I don't think a BFG All Terrains are going to do it for you. They are great tires but if you want something that will be a little more on the aggresive side look into either a Super Swamper SSR or a BFG Mud Terrains. Those will both actually qualify as being useful in offroad situations. I am not exactly sure what the tallest tire you can fit in your truck is, but the dealership sure will. I would say call the dealership and ask them what the biggest diameter and width tire you can throw under your truck is then go to any tire local tire store and pick up some BFG M/T. BFG = BF Goodrich M/T= mud terrain. They will be really nice on road and be of use offroad as well.

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by voiceshadow

Okay well in this case (32-11.5) 32 inches means the diameter and 11.5 inches means the width. If you want a mean looking tire I don't think a BFG All Terrains are going to do it for you. They are great tires but if you want something that will be a little more on the aggresive side look into either a Super Swamper SSR or a BFG Mud Terrains. Those will both actually qualify as being useful in offroad situations. I am not exactly sure what the tallest tire you can fit in your truck is, but the dealership sure will. I would say call the dealership and ask them what the biggest diameter and width tire you can throw under your truck is then go to any tire local tire store and pick up some BFG M/T. BFG = BF Goodrich M/T= mud terrain. They will be really nice on road and be of use offroad as well.

Exactly the info I was looking for. Yes, the aggresive side look is what I was going for. I have been looking at the mud terrains, but this will give me something else to look at also.

One more question...Is it worth it to buy tires online and then find a place to mount them? I see tires online a little cheaper, but I have to think most places will kill you on mounting charges since you didnt buy from them.

Thanks to both of you for the help.

GubNi · 03-09-2006, 02:01 PM

Get the BFG All terrains. They last and they do great in the sand. Mud tires wear quickly. Often you won't even get 20k out of a mud tire. I've found that I can get tires much cheaper locally than online. I call every place in the phone book and after they give me the quote I tell them that I'm paying cash and ask them if that's their best price. I recently for a set of 33" BFG All Terrains for $600 mounted and balanced when most people want $800 or more.

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GubNi

Get the BFG All terrains. They last and they do great in the sand. Mud tires wear quickly. Often you won't even get 20k out of a mud tire. I've found that I can get tires much cheaper locally than online. I call every place in the phone book and after they give me the quote I tell them that I'm paying cash and ask them if that's their best price. I recently for a set of 33" BFG All Terrains for $600 mounted and balanced when most people want $800 or more.

How are the coopers on wear?

OliveToy · 03-09-2006, 02:51 PM

Get a set of the toyo mts, they wear like iron, little expensive but they will easily out wear and perform these other tires.

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OliveToy

Get a set of the toyo mts, they wear like iron, little expensive but they will easily out wear and perform these other tires.

Is there a chain that carries those by any chance?

Al Kaholick · 03-09-2006, 03:00 PM

tsl's look good, and they work pretty well. If youre just going for looks the thornbirds look cool, but thats about theyre good for

88wildrunner · 03-09-2006, 03:00 PM

go to 4wheelparts.com they have what you need, just tell them what you want and theyl set you up with something

OliveToy · 03-09-2006, 03:05 PM

I know les schwab has them if your in the northwest.

PhxGuy520 · 03-09-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 88wildrunner

go to 4wheelparts.com they have what you need, just tell them what you want and theyl set you up with something

I keep seeing ads for pro comp tires buy 3 get 1 free. Are these tires any good?

03-09-2006, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
PhxGuy520 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 68944 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 0	Off Road Tires Advice I own a 2001 F150 SuperCrew Lariat 4x4...I used to use it for long commute to work so I would always buy normal road tires. However since I dont have to use it for commuting I would like to look at buying some meaner looking off road tires. I currently have the factory 17" rims on it, and dont really have the money to lift it right now. Can anyone suggest some tires? Most of my off roading occurs at the sand dunes. I am a total noob what should I be looking for in tires? Is there any brands I should stay away from? Thanks in advance! Last edited by PhxGuy520; 03-09-2006 at 12:33 PM.

03-09-2006, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
botiejeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41969 Location: Mt. Sterling, IL Posts: 3,407	I would suggest the BFG All Terrrains or the Cooper STT's. Probably in a 32-11.50 or 31-11.50 __________________ 08 LTZ Duramax Top Shop Champion Spring 2006-Team Toumbs Repair Top Shop Champion Fall 2006---Team Toumbs Repair Originally Posted by Dan Dibble "In my opinion this is a motor sport so I like to have one. Any more questions " Dan

03-09-2006, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
GubNi Rock God Join Date: Jan 2004 Member # 25927 Location: Northeast TN Posts: 2,161	Get the BFG All terrains. They last and they do great in the sand. Mud tires wear quickly. Often you won't even get 20k out of a mud tire. I've found that I can get tires much cheaper locally than online. I call every place in the phone book and after they give me the quote I tell them that I'm paying cash and ask them if that's their best price. I recently for a set of 33" BFG All Terrains for $600 mounted and balanced when most people want $800 or more. __________________ Dana 60 or 14 bolt disk brake kits $315 shipped --> click here Dana 70 kits $300 --> click here . . Sterling 10.25 kits $390 --> click here Dana 60 front 3/4 ton kits $350--> click here

03-09-2006, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
OliveToy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39522 Location: Aims, Oregon Posts: 736	Get a set of the toyo mts, they wear like iron, little expensive but they will easily out wear and perform these other tires. __________________ Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

03-09-2006, 03:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Al Kaholick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6421 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 2,796	tsl's look good, and they work pretty well. If youre just going for looks the thornbirds look cool, but thats about theyre good for __________________ [QUOTE=anvil] your very informative reply has been noted. I think this is the same type of logic you used to draw your conclusion. Place banana in your ear. Observe that there is no alligators around. Conclude bananas placed in ears keep aligators away. [/QUOTE]

03-09-2006, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
voiceshadow Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 63956 Posts: 22	Okay well in this case (32-11.5) 32 inches means the diameter and 11.5 inches means the width. If you want a mean looking tire I don't think a BFG All Terrains are going to do it for you. They are great tires but if you want something that will be a little more on the aggresive side look into either a Super Swamper SSR or a BFG Mud Terrains. Those will both actually qualify as being useful in offroad situations. I am not exactly sure what the tallest tire you can fit in your truck is, but the dealership sure will. I would say call the dealership and ask them what the biggest diameter and width tire you can throw under your truck is then go to any tire local tire store and pick up some BFG M/T. BFG = BF Goodrich M/T= mud terrain. They will be really nice on road and be of use offroad as well.

03-09-2006, 03:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
88wildrunner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42067 Location: Meadow Vista, california Posts: 294	go to 4wheelparts.com they have what you need, just tell them what you want and theyl set you up with something

03-09-2006, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
OliveToy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 39522 Location: Aims, Oregon Posts: 736	I know les schwab has them if your in the northwest. __________________ Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

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