So, I am probably crazy, but I am looking at getting some big tires, on a non-lifted truck.
How I drive:
Sizes:
I am torn between 305/70R16 (33", same height as I have now, but wider) and 315/75R16 (35" and much wider). I am positive the 305's would be fine with some minimal trimming.
Is there any way I can fit 315/75R16 tires on here? I don't mind doing some trimming (or a lot of trimming, if I need); but I would prefer not to crank the bars all the way. Has anyone fit this size without a lift? If I can squeeze them in, that is my preferred choice.
BFG vs NITTO:
Finally, I am torn between 2 tires: the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO and the NITTO Dune Grappler. They cost virtually the same, so that is not a deciding factor.
If I can fit the 315's, the NITTOs hold a lot more weight, and have a better speed rating, both of which are important to me, but I have heard mixed reviews of the NITTOs real-world performance. My concerns are: traction on pavement, traction on hard-packed dirt hills, and slightly muddy roads. As long as the NITTOs are as good as my current 285/75 BFGs, I would be happy.
If I can't fit the 315's, I would probably go with the 305 BFGs, because I know how they will preform.
So which tire should I get, and what size? Any insight/experience/comments are welcomed. And feel free to suggest other tires, I haven't bought anything yet!
How I drive:
- 70% pavement, and I like lots of wet & dry traction. I want to have to TRY to spin my tires. I also do some heavy towing.
- 10% hard pack dirt & gravel roads in sun & rain
- 8% sand and loose dirt
- 8% true offroading, including big rocks, snow, puddles, slush, and grades of varying insanity. Spotters have been involved.
- 2% mud, usually 1-4" deep, and only when I can't go around.
- 2% going WAY, WAY too fast. Let's just say, the faster the tires are rated for, the better.
Sizes:
I am torn between 305/70R16 (33", same height as I have now, but wider) and 315/75R16 (35" and much wider). I am positive the 305's would be fine with some minimal trimming.
Is there any way I can fit 315/75R16 tires on here? I don't mind doing some trimming (or a lot of trimming, if I need); but I would prefer not to crank the bars all the way. Has anyone fit this size without a lift? If I can squeeze them in, that is my preferred choice.
BFG vs NITTO:
Finally, I am torn between 2 tires: the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO and the NITTO Dune Grappler. They cost virtually the same, so that is not a deciding factor.
If I can fit the 315's, the NITTOs hold a lot more weight, and have a better speed rating, both of which are important to me, but I have heard mixed reviews of the NITTOs real-world performance. My concerns are: traction on pavement, traction on hard-packed dirt hills, and slightly muddy roads. As long as the NITTOs are as good as my current 285/75 BFGs, I would be happy.
If I can't fit the 315's, I would probably go with the 305 BFGs, because I know how they will preform.
So which tire should I get, and what size? Any insight/experience/comments are welcomed. And feel free to suggest other tires, I haven't bought anything yet!