Been tire shopping...

chuck101st · Dec 9, 2011

And let me tell you. 16.5's are almost a thing of the past. If somebody had some extra money and storage it would be worth it to buy a bunch up. I bought 2 new tires last winter and put them on the rear. I am in the process of rebuilding my front end and wanted 2 more new ones. I have come to discover that Cooper no longer makes this tire in a 16.5. So did some searching and a local store found me 2 BFG's in 16,5. They told me that 16.5's are getting hard to come by. So I guess the next time I need tires it will have to be a wheel size change too.

LEB Ben · Dec 9, 2011

I stick with the Interco line, and they still have plenty of options. Mud Terrain style tires still seem to have some in 33-35" tires, but beyond that, not much for less aggressive treads.

chuck101st · Dec 9, 2011

33's in mud or atv is what I'm lookin at... But I am still on a budget and can only do 2 for now...Hate running miss matches but it's gonna have to be for now.

5.0Flareside · Dec 9, 2011

That's what I dread when that time comes...

But ill go to 17" wheels and will probably be putting 37" tires on

DNFXDLI · Dec 9, 2011

Just an FYI Chuck...Centerline is known for their quality and price...they often have overstocks through there website and sell those particular rims at a fairly discounted price.

chuck101st · Dec 10, 2011

Thanx Duncan. Allready ordered the 2 BFG's. They will be in on Mon.. Rims wont be until the next set if the ol' girl is still on the road.

†BobbyHill† · Mar 6, 2012

Id get ya some Toyo's i have always liked the look of them, or some bfg's too, i got toyos on my F250 and they look puurty

SuperCab · Mar 7, 2012

I love Toyos and BFGs too, but they run $250/ea in these parts... more than I wanna spend...

Don't mean to hijack the thread, but on the subject of wheel sizes, I'm looking for aluminum wheels for my Suburban. It has 16" tires now and they are a ***** to find used... Price is the same betewwn 16 and 17in wheels... Would I gain anything by going to 17" wheels? They seem to be the thing these days...

Also, can you get something comprable to a 265/75/16 in 17" with an "E" load range?

460Trucker · Mar 10, 2012

I run Kelly tires. Mine are the Safari TSR's, great price and quality (paid $215 for each 285/75/16) and they wear like iron. Another gentlemen I know with a 97 F250 HD also has them and he swears by them.

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