Posted: Jun 02 2008 at 8:05pm | IP Logged

Being a new dude to your community, I'm sure this is beating a dead horse but I hope a few of you will comply with a few replies.

I have an 02 with stock rims.  Nothing has been changed from the stock body or suspension.

I currently run BF Goodrich ATs.  I spend hunting season offroad, but nothing serious.  Well, all offroading is serious since you don't want to get stuck in budda all alone.  I have use the BFG ATs on other trucks and really like them since I usually get 50k out of them and they seem to do fine offroad.  However....

I have been eyeing more aggressive tread and specifically the BFG MTs.  The problem is they don't have the stock 265/70/16 in their sizing chart.

I am sure tons of you have upgraded the tires without altering the truck.  What would you guys recommend for decent road wear, good offroad rating, and killer looks without breaking a budget?  Also, can a different BGF MT size go on the stock rims without ripping the mud flaps off or rubbing?

Thanks.

Posted: Jun 05 2008 at 1:10pm | IP Logged

According to some online tire size calculators, the 265/70/16 is equivalent to a 31" tall tire, while a 265/75/16 is equivalent to a 32" tall tire.  Both should be about 10.5" wide.
If you go up to the 75 series, your speedo will probably be about 2mph slow at around 60mph.

I use Dueler A/T Revos and I don't have any trouble.  I don't use M/Ts b/c they can be trouble in sand as they can dig, and I normally do a good amount of sand driving.