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#2414907 - 09/05/08 11:04 AM

Bought a set of factory 17 inch aluminum wheels yesterday!

New_York_Hunter2
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They won't be here for week or so. I'm going to go with Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor Tires. I just have to decide on which size to go with. It's either going to be 245/70-17 or 265/70-17. I'm kind of leaning toward the 265's. I ran a set of 245's on it a month or so ago and loved them. However the 265's will be a happy medium diameter wise between the 20's I'm currently running and the 245's I tried. Either way the truck will be a lot better in the snow this winter!

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#2414985 - 09/05/08 11:48 AM

Re: Bought a set of factory 17 inch aluminum wheels yesterday! [Re: New_York_Hunter2]

Stetson
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I've been thinking about doing the same thing as it's almost time for new skins. My biggest complaint is that on the highway if you hit a bump the front end feels like it's about to run away with the 20's. I have a SWB and this thing can be wicked going aroubd a turn or hitting RR tracks.

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#2416991 - 09/06/08 10:49 AM

Re: Bought a set of factory 17 inch aluminum wheels yesterday! [Re: Stetson]

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I called to get a price on the SilentArmor Tires today. The guy I called my father and I have done business with for many years. They sell just about every major brand of tires. He said the SilentArmors are outstanding tires. However he recommended I take a look at Mastercraft Courser A/T2 tires made by Cooper. He said they're just as good in the snow and pretty close off road to the SilentArmors as well.

The SilentArmors are $223 out the door and the Courser A/T2 are $152. Anyone ever use Mastercraft tires?

http://www.mastercrafttires.com/html/pro...5&artw=70&rd=17

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