Time to "Re-tire"...

[voyageur]

I am ready to buy a new set of tires, for my 1996 'Overy I. It has a 3" lift and plenty of above-tire clearance. Currently running: Wild Country TXR, LT245/75R16, Load range "E". (They rub the inside wheel wells at full lock).

I want a more aggressive, self cleaning, tread - don't mind tire noise with more flotation, for our Florida sand and mud.

Intended use 70% paved 30% unsurfaced...

I would apreciate: comments, suggestions and experiences with a good tire for my application.

Thanks...

 

[kellymoe]

I have been using Treadwight re-treads on my truck for about 5 years now with zero issues. I use them on highway at high speed and off road at low pressures and they perform as good or better than my old BFG All Terrains.
http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/.../category/categoryid/15/sename/265-75R16.aspx

Lots of folks here on EP use them with great results.

 

[voyageur]

Thanks!

Thank you Kellymoe...

Great price too. I am going to order five of the "Warden's" in my tire size. I appreciate the tip.

Regards...

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

If I were you get 235/85 and gain your turning radius back

 

[voyageur]

Timmy...

Big Cypress Wildlife Area, is one of the places we frequent. They have several clasification of ORV's and a strict inspection program. They require "Minimum 9" of tread face" I want to make sure that whatever tire I get, it will meet that 9" minimum.

Of course you are correct about the current reduction in my turning radius due to the wider than normal tires...

Thanks for your input.

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

wow I have never heard of a rule like that. Is there a reason why?

 

[stu454]

Probably either floatation in the mud or digging down and getting stuck on the frame rails, if I had to guess.

 

[jrose609]

I've never heard of those tires. They are definitely priced right. Has anyone used the Axioms? I would like to get those for a winter tire. Looks like they would be good in the snow and ice. Anyone have any experience with them?

 

[voyageur]

I believe the perception is that the wider tires will minimize the damage to the earth. Fat chance! All the giant tire, Yahoos tear it up anyway. Nothing against Yahoos. I probably am one. Just stating the facts... :truck:

The more mud on their trucks the happier they are.

Tiny tire Dave

 

[SeaRubi]

if there's no bottom to the mud, a wider tire can have it's advantages. have you considered 285/75? That's roughly 33" in diameter, and easily meets your width requirements. Aired down would give you a bit of float. Adjust your turn stops to get rid of the rubbing. Or consider offset wheels, or using wheelspacers.

cheers
-ike

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

I have bfg Commercial traction TA's....235/85/16 flavor...E rated...love them!!

clean good...great traction...more of a AT than a mud tire..but I cant knockem!! they work great!

http://www.tireteam.com/Tires/BFGoodrich/Commercial+TA+Traction/2358516/58509.html?&ref=GBASE