okay, to put all the questions to rest, they do make a 35" tire for the stock 17" rims on most of the fords. Here are some pics of them. They are Very quite and they are belted and have a speed rating of 112mph. I guess most 35 inch tires don't like to go fast. But these are great! I cruz down the highway at 85 no problem. Here is some pics. They are Mickey Thompson Baja Belted HP 35 12.50 17. If anyone has questions about them just let me know. I love these tires!




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99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 8" MTX subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm http://www.4tssinc.com/truck http://www.mifordtrucks.com



[This message has been edited by christrucker (edited 09-18-2000).]

 

Yes, that's right and that's the reason I have four of those coming early october. They look awesome in your truck.

After my research:

Cons: It is a bias belted, not radial. May ride a little bit stiffer and may run hotter than radials which may cause faster wear. (I will see about that).

Pros: Comes in 17" size to fit late model trucks (8.5 to 11.0" recommended rim width for the 33" and the 35"), bias belted have more sidewall strenght and stability, rated for up to 112mph, low road noise and features M/T's Sidebiters for an aggresive look and added traction. 16/32 tread depth. And I have a local distributor a couple of miles from my home.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

" TARGET=_blank>www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

</A>

 

Mr Scot

Baja Belteds will wear faster than Baja Belteds HP's because of the surface of the tire in contact with the road. Yours have a more aggresive tread pattern and may wear faster.

Anyway, this Hp's will not last as long as BFG AT's, Procomp's or Good Year's, but I will try to do my best. And that's the reason I am ordering 9" wide rims. To get a more even wear. 7.5" rims will try to crown 11.5" and 12.5 " wide tires causing a faster wear in the middle.

Let's keep in touch to see how it goes for all of us.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

" TARGET=_blank>www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

</A>

 

here is a closeup of the tire.



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99 black f150 4x2 ext. cab sport w/4.6 V8. external mods. include:
3" body lift, 3.5" fabtech lift, airaid FIPK, JBA headers, Superchip headlight/taillight covers, wiper schroud, shadeblade, ventshade, bug deflector, bed liner, tonno cover, and custom duel exhaust out the sides with 3.5" chrome tips and NO muffler. Tires: Mickey Thompson Baja HP 35 12.50 17 internal mods. include:
Pioneer indash cdplayer, 2 12" subs, 400 watt amp, remote start, and aftermarket alarm
http://www.4tssinc.com/truck
http://www.mifordtrucks.com

 

Cons: They DO wear fast. I've put on about 9,000 on mine and they've warn down about a 1/6 of an inch or so. I'm thinking of buying another set of tires to save these for off road since that's why I bought them.





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97 F150 ORP
Towing/trailer package, 3.55LS
34" Mickey Thompson Baja Belteds, Requisite K&N Airfilter
JVC Kamelon CD Player, CB, bug shield, window shields, and other goodies