best 35's for you buck
03-17-2010, 05:30 PM
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Another vote for the Maxxis Bighorns.
315/75/16's for $169 each at Discount Tire. (they matched the best price I found online, with national service vs dismounting and shipping back to some online shop if there is a problem...) Compared to $270 each for the BFG or Goodyear tires in the same size, that's pretty good bang for the buck.
The only downside to this tire is that it runs short. Mine are a bit over 33.5" at normal load/inflation. (I believe the goodyears are closer to a 'true' 35" tire)
315/75/16's for $169 each at Discount Tire. (they matched the best price I found online, with national service vs dismounting and shipping back to some online shop if there is a problem...) Compared to $270 each for the BFG or Goodyear tires in the same size, that's pretty good bang for the buck.
The only downside to this tire is that it runs short. Mine are a bit over 33.5" at normal load/inflation. (I believe the goodyears are closer to a 'true' 35" tire)
EDIT**** Was curious so just went out. at 32psi, mine are coming in around 33 7/8 or just about 34. Not sure how best to measure them but did it several ways and those are the low and high numbers. Per the Maxxis website the specs for my tires state overal diameter is 34.6"
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03-17-2010, 05:47 PM
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Maybe I missed it somewhere but can you confirm what size wheels you are running? The difference in price between 15" and 16" can be huge with tires. Take KM2's for instance, they will run you about $200 a piece for 15" but it will jump to probably $265+ for 16".
The cheapest tire I have seen that everyone LOVES are the Bighorns. I was lucky and got 16" tires for $163 but I believe most places will sell them for around $190. Not many good tires in 16" sizes will sell for that price.
Just wanted to confirm as prices people are posting are all over the place and with differnet size wheels.
The cheapest tire I have seen that everyone LOVES are the Bighorns. I was lucky and got 16" tires for $163 but I believe most places will sell them for around $190. Not many good tires in 16" sizes will sell for that price.
Just wanted to confirm as prices people are posting are all over the place and with differnet size wheels.
check out the Kuhmos at tire rack 35s are 139.00 out the door and the tread pattern is virtually identical to the big horn.
03-17-2010, 06:09 PM
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There are plenty of great 35" MT and AT tires, but for best value I would consider:
Cooper STTs
ProComp Xtreme AT or MT
Firestone Destination MT
Maxxis Bighorn
Hankook MT rt03
Cooper STTs
ProComp Xtreme AT or MT
Firestone Destination MT
Maxxis Bighorn
Hankook MT rt03
03-17-2010, 06:38 PM
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Another vote for the Maxxis Bighorns.
315/75/16's for $169 each at Discount Tire. (they matched the best price I found online, with national service vs dismounting and shipping back to some online shop if there is a problem...) Compared to $270 each for the BFG or Goodyear tires in the same size, that's pretty good bang for the buck.
The only downside to this tire is that it runs short. Mine are a bit over 33.5" at normal load/inflation. (I believe the goodyears are closer to a 'true' 35" tire)
315/75/16's for $169 each at Discount Tire. (they matched the best price I found online, with national service vs dismounting and shipping back to some online shop if there is a problem...) Compared to $270 each for the BFG or Goodyear tires in the same size, that's pretty good bang for the buck.
The only downside to this tire is that it runs short. Mine are a bit over 33.5" at normal load/inflation. (I believe the goodyears are closer to a 'true' 35" tire)
03-20-2010, 12:57 PM
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My original statement was semi incorrect, as the locker would be open always unless in 4x4. Dry pavement is not an issue unless you're already in 4x4, which is stupid anyway.
However, when in 4x4, the front diff would be locked when there is power going to it (how aussie lockers work). Would this not make it significantly more difficult to steer? I know with my front diff locked on grass even, it feels very different. You only have 1 wheel with traction.
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03-20-2010, 03:49 PM
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New to physics? Not quite... Way to go out of your way to be a d1ck tho, fellow Canadian
My original statement was semi incorrect, as the locker would be open always unless in 4x4. Dry pavement is not an issue unless you're already in 4x4, which is stupid anyway.
However, when in 4x4, the front diff would be locked when there is power going to it (how aussie lockers work). Would this not make it significantly more difficult to steer? I know with my front diff locked on grass even, it feels very different. You only have 1 wheel with traction.
My original statement was semi incorrect, as the locker would be open always unless in 4x4. Dry pavement is not an issue unless you're already in 4x4, which is stupid anyway.
However, when in 4x4, the front diff would be locked when there is power going to it (how aussie lockers work). Would this not make it significantly more difficult to steer? I know with my front diff locked on grass even, it feels very different. You only have 1 wheel with traction.
03-20-2010, 04:06 PM
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You are right with both statements, the aussie locks up anytime there is power to the locker, which means it locks any time you are in 4WD. I can tell you guys that steering sucks in 4wd anytime you are on solid ground or pavement with the aussie. But as you said before, it is a horrible idea to drive locked in those conditions.