i just finished my lift on my 2wd supercrew and now its time for tires....ive all but decided on 305/70/16 goodyear AT/S but ive been hearing bad things about tire wear and hydroplaning....now im thinking about going with 285/75/16 dunlop AT's.....mainly because of 60,000 mile treadlife and cheaper.....please let me know your input on this....will there be a difference in looks between 305/70/16 and 285/75/16..thanks in advance!!!

 

I don't know how dead set you are on the Goodyears but my opinion on a set of tires that would be the "best bang for your buck" would be the ProComps that 4wheelparts is having a buy 3 get one free sale right now until January 31. I know the AT's come with a 50,000 mile warranty. Well, just thought I'd throw that one at ya.

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285s and 305s are the same height but 305s are wider. I'd go with the 285s with no lift. They'll look good. I had that setup originally. Hope this helps

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-Brandon Warford
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my bad- i just realized you got lift. Go with the 305s since you have lift. I'd even consider 315s that whats i'm running...
-Brandon

 

Wouldn't go w/ the Goodyears. They don't wear very good. Would strongly look at the Procomps.

 

i was going to go with procomp to begin with because i too saw buy 3 get 1 free deal...but the 4wheel wholesaler here in austin says deal was over dec 31....i then called their 1800# to verify and they too said deal was off dec 31....so thats why im looking for other tires because they want $158 per tire now for the procomps.... VS dunlop ATs are $106 per tire....if youve heard something different but thats what i was told from 4wheel wholesalers.....
thanks!

 

In another post from just a day or two ago, I think it was Harley who said he called the 1-800# and asked when the sale was over, and they told him January 31 because it was advertised in their Dec/Jan catalog? Man, now I'm upset..I guess I'll go ahead and give them a call.

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Ford Factory Bedliner
Pioneer Deh-P6000 45 Watt CD stereo w 2 12" Sony XPlod Subwoofers
3" Performance Accessories Body Lift running factory tires right now
Smittybilt Outland Tail light guards.
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As I stated in one of my other posts, The Goodyear AT/S don't last long w/ gravel road driving. The rubber is very soft, Better traction, but gravel will and does eat them fast.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know I appreciate their replies....I just got my new wheels and tires today.....

285/75/16 Dunlop Radial Rover AT
16X8 American Racing Atlas

Ride Great!!!! Look Great!!!