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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: TequilaChaser on February 15, 2010, 09:31:17 AM
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Hello O'Club,
I do not normally even view or post to threads here..
but I am in need of replacing my Pro Comp 35x12.5 17" tires on my Dodge Ram
The tire prices have sky rocketed in the last 7 months, some brands nearly up $80 to $90 over what they were just 6 or 7 months ago....
My truck is a 2000 Dodge Larimie SLT Ext Cab 4x4 with 6 inch suspension lift and 4 inch body lift.......
I like Pro Comps, they have lasted me a good 48 to 50,000 miles with even tread wear
some have recommended Maxxis, Nitto, Mickey Thompson
I have found the following to be my lowest price so far, but they are 37x12.50 17"
http://www.carolina-tire.com/viewproduct.php?id=678
the price is awesome, but how is it going to affect my speedo being a taller tire?
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I run BF Goodrich MK2's (Mud Terrains)
They are a good all around tire with just a little noise.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/Shuff_photos/bfg_mudterrain_ta_km2_ci2_l.jpg)
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I run BF Goodrich MK2's (Mud Terrains)
They are a good all around tire with just a little noise.
Shuff, that's what I linked to in my above post.... did you notice the price? that is like 1/2 off from every other place I have searched....
my Pro Comps had no road noise at all, am wondering how much you mean by "just a little"?
edit: the price of the
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 37x12.50 17"
Manufacturer : BF Goodrich
Size : 37x|12.5|17
Ply Rating : 8 Ply
Sidewall : RWL
Price: $-154.25 ea.
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I'm running Kelly Safari's TSR 285/70/17 little over 22k on them and hardly any wear, there quiet and they work like an animal off road mine are on an 2004 Ford F150 FX4 with a 4 inch lift, its a beast offroad as far as traction tires really hog the ground when needed, on paved roads there very smooth and quiet.
(http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s35/68zoom/Safari_TSR.jpg)
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Mud Terrains and every Mud Tire suck on wet roads. Consider that when you're looking into tires Johnny. I'd say go with a BFG All Terrain KO. Better, Softer compound for Daily Driving and still aggressive for going on 95% of the trails.
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As far as the speedo...
You will see around 5% increase in mph over what the speedometer reads right now.
While you see 50 mph , the vehicle is moving around 52.5 mph....
Strip
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Muds are definately awesome to have and look great, but all-terrains are alot bettter on the road :aok :salute
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Thanks for the comments/replys........
well I will not be getting them, the guy at that store said his webmaster screwed up when putting in the prices :furious :furious :furious
the $154.25 jumped up t $330.00 ea.
ok, now looking for some cheap tires.......... again......
yep Jay, I was thinking what be best for weekend funin in the mud/offroading and still be good for limited highway/road use......
not that I really do much of either type of driving anymore these days....
I just thought I had me a kickarse price there .......should known it was too good to be true.....
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Thanks for the comments/replys........
well I will not be getting them, the guy at that store said his webmaster screwed up when putting in the prices :furious :furious :furious
the $154.25 jumped up t $330.00 ea.
ok, now looking for some cheap tires.......... again......
yep Jay, I was thinking what be best for weekend funin in the mud/offroading and still be good for limited highway/road use......
not that I really do much of either type of driving anymore these days....
I just thought I had me a kickarse price there .......should known it was too good to be true.....
I got mine at Discount Tire. around 269.00
Mine are fine on wet roads. You can feel the lugs when at a snails pace as your stopping. The noise is unlike many mudder tires I've used in the past and is acceptable in my book. If you go with All Terrains you will be almost completely noise free. They do not have the tread running onto the sidewall though. The sidewall tread is a big help in mud or rock.
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Through my Dad I can get you a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers 295/70/17 for $125 a piece plus shipping, down normally from $215. A customer bought them and installed them for a couple of days before they realized they were D load range and switched to E load range. He said they were basically on long enough to wear the mold release agent off. My Dad manages a Tire Kingdom so he gets deals like this every now and then from trade ins. Here is a picture for tread comparison, I could take some pictures of the actual tire if your really interested.
(http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/25574d1150652910-295-70-17-nitto-terra-grappler-t-13.jpg)
Even at 20-30 dollars for shipping each (could be more or less) they would still make a killer deal for you.
Strip
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Through my Dad I can get you a set of Nitto Terra Grapplers 295/70/17 for $125 a piece plus shipping, down normally from $215. A customer bought them and installed them for a couple of days before they realized they were D load range and switched to E load range. He said they were basically on long enough to wear the mold release agent off. My Dad manages a Tire Kingdom so he gets deals like this every now and then from trade ins. Here is a picture for tread comparison, I could take some pictures of the actual tire if your really interested.
(http://www.titantalk.com/forums/attachments/titan-general-discussion/25574d1150652910-295-70-17-nitto-terra-grappler-t-13.jpg)
Even at 20-30 dollars for shipping each (could be more or less) they would still make a killer deal for you.
Strip
shoot me a PM, and or email me thru my profile ...... 1st thing would be how far away you(your Dad ) is from me for shipping cost purposes.
I just priced a Brand New set of the exact same thing for $749.53 installed complete... 295/70R17 ( basically 33" )
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TQ have you look at tirerack.com ? great prices :aok
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TQ have you look at tirerack.com ? great prices :aok
Prestige tire has better prices than tire rack.
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super swamper bogger ...... nuf said :aok
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super swamper bogger ...... nuf said :aok
I used to run 38.5 Monster Mudders on my 75 Vega Stationwagon Estate.
Custom built back in the day.
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I run BF Goodrich MK2's (Mud Terrains)
They are a good all around tire with just a little noise.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q96/Shuff_photos/bfg_mudterrain_ta_km2_ci2_l.jpg)
+1
i always had good results using bfg's on my trucks......
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Shuff, that's what I linked to in my above post.... did you notice the price? that is like 1/2 off from every other place I have searched....
my Pro Comps had no road noise at all, am wondering how much you mean by "just a little"?
edit: the price of the
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 37x12.50 17"
Manufacturer : BF Goodrich
Size : 37x|12.5|17
Ply Rating : 8 Ply
Sidewall : RWL
Price: $-154.25 ea.
that's actually not a bad price for that tire dude.
did you check
www.tirerack.com?
they have pretty much anything you could want......and decent prices.
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Heya Cap,
the Owner of the Store I linked to, told me his "webmaster" messed up and he would not honor that price ( which was listed on his website )
:furious :furious
I found the following online:
Kelly Safari's TSR 315/70/17 ( this is close in size/ht/wdth to the current 35x12.5 17" Pro Comps I have on my Truck )
for $174.00 each + shipping @ $26.71 per tire ( but I 'd still have to pay for mounting etc once that got here )
I am still looking....... right now I am open just to about anything in the All Terrain / Mud terrain / Extreme Terrain lines......
I am thinking of going to some Used auto Parts / Salvage yard places and seeing if I can find anything nearly new at a CHEAP price...
( I am limited on the income stuff )
I really hate to drop back to a lower Tire size, but just might have to this go around...... but will not go blow a 33x12.5 17" or a 295x70 R17" size....
if I had the Luxury of choosing : it would be Pro Comp Xtremes or BF GoodRich KM2's ( followed closely in 3rd place by the BFG KO's )
edit: yep I have check tirerack and just about every other top 100 online wholesale tire places........
( my limited income comment means : NONE: I do not have any income since Sept of last year, and that was just for close to 30 days, I am awaiting my Disability to hopefully kick in )
my Truck is now my only vehicle I own these days, and being disabled isn't like I will be going places alot personally, the truck is sidelined waiting for me to get help with finishing the Brake overhaul on the drivers side, I done finished the FrontPassenger side new calipers/rotor/pads etc...and have the parts to do the Drivers side.......
last June of last year I installed a better differentialin the rearend and got rid of the "BROKE" open differential ..... and replaced all U-Joints thru out the entire Drive Train installing Beefier ones......
edit 2: if it wasn't for the dictatorship control of NC, I would not worry bout my current tires, but they will not pass inspection, so I can not get my tags renewed......... did not have that problem down in Florida........ the tires still have a little tread left but not enough according to the Inspection station.......
it sucks to have to ask to borrow a vehicle or ask for someone to give ou a ride anywhere....... ( even though I am not suppose to drive myself except only on limited basis........ right arm/shoulder hand has nerve damage and goes dead , like hey man where did your arm go? out of nowhere without any sign it is going to happen )......
sorry I am rambling.....
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Heya Cap,
the Owner of the Store I linked to, told me his "webmaster" messed up and he would not honor that price ( which was listed on his website )
:furious :furious
I found the following online:
Kelly Safari's TSR 315/70/17 ( this is close in size/ht/wdth to the current 35x12.5 17" Pro Comps I have on my Truck )
for $174.00 each + shipping @ $26.71 per tire ( but I 'd still have to pay for mounting etc once that got here )
I am still looking....... right now I am open just to about anything in the All Terrain / Mud terrain / Extreme Terrain lines......
I am thinking of going to some Used auto Parts / Salvage yard places and seeing if I can find anything nearly new at a CHEAP price...
( I am limited on the income stuff )
I really hate to drop back to a lower Tire size, but just might have to this go around...... but will not go blow a 33x12.5 17" or a 295x70 R17" size....
if I had the Luxury of choosing : it would be Pro Comp Xtremes or BF GoodRich KM2's ( followed closely in 3rd place by the BFG KO's )
edit: yep I have check tirerack and just about every other top 100 online wholesale tire places........
( my limited income comment means : NONE: I do not have any income since Sept of last year, and that was just for close to 30 days, I am awaiting my Disability to hopefully kick in )
my Truck is now my only vehicle I own these days, and being disabled isn't like I will be going places alot personally, the truck is sidelined waiting for me to get help with finishing the Brake overhaul on the drivers side, I done finished the FrontPassenger side new calipers/rotor/pads etc...and have the parts to do the Drivers side.......
last June of last year I installed a better differentialin the rearend and got rid of the "BROKE" open differential ..... and replaced all U-Joints thru out the entire Drive Train installing Beefier ones......
edit 2: if it wasn't for the dictatorship control of NC, I would not worry bout my current tires, but they will not pass inspection, so I can not get my tags renewed......... did not have that problem down in Florida........ the tires still have a little tread left but not enough according to the Inspection station.......
it sucks to have to ask to borrow a vehicle or ask for someone to give ou a ride anywhere....... ( even though I am not suppose to drive myself except only on limited basis........ right arm/shoulder hand has nerve damage and goes dead , like hey man where did your arm go? out of nowhere without any sign it is going to happen )......
sorry I am rambling.....
here's another possibility.....have you looked on craigslist? i've found deals there in the past.......
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hehe that was actually the first place I went to, and am checking it daily :aok
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hehe that was actually the first place I went to, and am checking it daily :aok
:rofl
wasn't sure.........a lot of people over look it.
also, if it's set up for you like it is here......nj is seperated into 4 sections......north, central, south, ans shore. when i look for thing, i need to look in each section to see the whole state....and then philly separate, since i'm only 20 minutes from there..........