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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: unbludictable on September 09, 2008, 11:29:55 am

Title: Can I do this?
Post by: unbludictable on September 09, 2008, 11:29:55 am

I have a '76 GMC. I love the way my truck sits, but I also like the aggressive look of the BF Goodrich Krawler T/A tires.

Can I get the tire look I want without lifting my truck? (My truck calls for 235/75 17 nothing higher) Any help or advice is welcomed!

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: Captkaos on September 09, 2008, 04:29:19 pm

Are you asking if you can put taller tires on the truck?  If so, you can probably get away with 30" or 31" on a stock 2WD.

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: cracker0169 on September 09, 2008, 07:09:10 pm

give us some info! :-\

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: bigblue09 on September 09, 2008, 10:54:29 pm

measure the inside of the wheel well. that will give you a good idea.

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: Dragon on September 11, 2008, 04:04:15 am

Quote from: Captkaos on September 09, 2008, 04:29:19 pm

Are you asking if you can put taller tires on the truck?  If so, you can probably get away with 30" or 31" on a stock 2WD.

With that said, Krawlers only come in 35" and 37" sizing, so no you wouldn't be able to use them in particular, but I sure you can find just as Aggressive Tread Patterns in another brand that makes 30-31's.... 

I too like the Krawlers Tread Design, the downside to an Agressive Pattern, is usually the added road noise with them on pavement, decrease in tread life, and Gas Mileage, when they are driven regularly on-road as opposed to offroad(Not really the best for a truck that can see daily use, atleast those are my concerns)....

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: cracker0169 on September 11, 2008, 05:24:31 pm

the new BFGs mud terrains have a tread pattern similiar to krawlers

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: Dragon on September 11, 2008, 07:03:33 pm

Quote from: cracker0169 on September 11, 2008, 05:24:31 pm

the new BFGs mud terrains have a tread pattern similiar to krawlers

Yeah they're a bit more tamer in their tread patterns, and even come in 30-31" sizes, but their Street handling & noise leaves something to be desired....  I have BFG M/T's on my truck, and it rides too hard compared to other truck tires I have had....

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: cracker0169 on September 12, 2008, 05:25:54 pm

I dont have any experience with the new km2s but from what I have read on them, they are supposed to be pretty good all the way around, just quiet. I like hearing my tires roaring a little.

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: unbludictable on October 01, 2008, 04:43:38 pm

I kinda want that aggressive look without a whole lot of noise!!

Title: Re: Can I do this?
Post by: fishead on October 02, 2008, 10:41:39 am

I disagree.  The noise is awesome.  Rolling down the road in a truck with big manly tires that are roaring "RRRAAAAAAAAWWWW" is just fricken awesome!

The only thing I DON'T like about mud tires is stopping in the rain.  That problem is solved by a big steal bumper ;D