I'm out. I'll be in Crosby that weekend for their Fair & Rodeo. Beer and Country music...

 

MAX my military account blocked the video. Please send to htrddsl1998@yahoo.com

 

I think Mike is only one. Ky is too far for me... especially since I'm going to Albequerque, NM for this event the following weekend. Anyone else up for a road trip to help fallen troops?

RJ

 

Ok well its gonna be a busy weekend for us and Mike, I am stressing out with tryin to get the tranny fixed and back in the 06 so that when we get there I will have the nv for the 04 after we get the engine it in

 

Ok guys its time for me to drop tire size... Cant STAND these dang 315s!
Towing season is picking up and I need a change...

Dilema.. LOVED driving/towing with the 265/70/17s, but they were pretty small on the looks department
Happy medium would be the 285/70/17s.. I know Justin is pretty happy with his?? Just dont know if it is a big enough jump in size for me???


........................................70MPH 80MPH
315/70/17 = 34.4x12.4/17 1769 2022 RPM
285/70/17 = 32.7x11.2/17 1861 2127 RPM
265/70/17 = 31.6x10.4/17 1926 2201 RPM



Overdrive above... and before you say drop a gear with my 315s at 70MPH dropping to 5th puts me at 2500ish RPM.... the jump is just too big with that poor a final gear ratio..

Opinions wanted!!

 

Um... upgrade to a common rail?

That way you can tow with 37"s!

 

nice, Mike are you DTR'n on the road?

 

Not yet!

We loaded a CR on the GN, pulled a CTD out of a truck at the shop, and grabbing a bite and a wink before we head for TS... no rest for the wicked!

I've given strict orders to Stephanie & Evan to shoot me if I try to do more than hob-**** & crew-chief while we're in Bowling Green.

 

SWEET I wish I could make it, I know some folks that left today to get there. Thats a pretty good hike dragging a GN.

That motor swap could be interesting without a shop, O that's right you have enough parts and tools in the bed of your truck to make TWO

O and Brian I have know real advice for ya, I tried 35's on my CR but did not enjoy them. I drive to slow, and a 5 speed was not ideal IMO

 

Brian have you looked at the TOYO Open Country AT or MTs in LT285/75/17 size. They might offer you a compromise between looks, size, load ratings etc. I have been looking at them pretty hard as a possible replacement for my KM2s. I am just afraid I won't get the same wear out of the Toyos as I have (so far) with BFG.

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/open-country-at



They are 33.8'' diameter.....11.2'' width.....E Rated with a (I think) 3900lb load rating. (I can't find it on their website...but I know it's pretty high)

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285's are your only compromise, IMO. Only other option is two sets of wheels/tires.

The 285's do come in an E rating in 16".... and I know where a nice set of 10" Welds can be had!
Seriously, the 285's on 10" wheels would be more stable....and maybe 1/4"-1/2" lower height, adding a bit more rpm?? Just a thought.
FYI - been doing some research and those new KM-2's are a heck of a tire, IMO. Still not wild about the tread design but the technology appears exceptional.... especially for heavy towing. They will be my next set.

RJ

 

No I need to tow real weight!

Your 3.73s put you right in line with my truck and the 35s

Fine for less than 8-10k... Pain in the behind on the highway with more! I want to cruise at 65-70 most of the time and it's too dang low for 6th and a bit too high for 5th

 

Holy crap.. those things have a 3970# load rating!! drool... Prefer about an inch shorter.. they have a 285/70/17 with a 3750# rating.. 32.7" vs 33.8" on the 285/75s


I wont get Toyo MTs love the looks, but I have yet to see a set that got any kind of miles....

 

I have nothing but positive things to say about my set of KM2s. 34K miles so far and going strong. Should see 50K for sure.

My complaint is the 3000lb load rating. If BFG is confident in their tires, why not up the load rating??

I am seriously trying now to decide what my next set of tires will be. I may stick with the KM2s, switch over to Toyo 285/75/17 for one set and see how they work out.........or get out the credit card and go up to 19.5'' Ricksons and get a set of "G" rated tires. Decisions Decisions. And none of the options are cheap.........it is just a matter of less "$pendy"....


I have been looking hard at this truck's wheels and drool.... http://www.ricksontruck.com/customer...050/index.html

and same set of wheels/tires on a 2nd gen... http://www.ricksontruck.com/customer...019/index.html

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Just put to Toyos mt's pn my wifes truck. That is a great looking tire.