I have been seeing a lot of ads for these new pro comp tires in a 17in size (305/70R17) and was wondering if anyone has seen these or has any info on them. I tried to access their website, but couldn't for some reason. I am very anxious to get these Goodyears off of my truck, b/c as many of you know, they are terrible both on road and off, and they are extremely SCARY in the rain! I had a set of mickey thompson baja belted tires on for about 14,000 miles (34x11.50-17) but they too had to go when they got worn out. however, they were great in the rain and you rarely even needed 4wd when off-roading, even in heavy stuff, but there's no way i'd pay full price ($200 per tire) for them, got them from a buddy for $300 for all 4, less than 2500 miles on them. let me know if you guys can give any info.

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TRUCK: 1998 F-150 S/c, ORP, Lariat, 4.6L V8, auto, Dark toredor red/silver, 60/40 bench, Grey leather
MODS: diamond plated UWS tool box with rails, bedliner, bedmat, custom "true dual" exhaust, heavy duty tow package, tinted front glass, bug shield, husky floor liners for front and rear

 

http://www.explorerprocomp.com/

Took Me a couple Of tries to get the Address right, but there ya go

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98 F150 2WD,Bright Red, Regular Cab, 4.2, 3.55, 5 Speed, Superchip, 2 Superchip Decals (I Think They Add 5 HP Each), 3 Inch Bullseye Lift Spindles, Manik Grill Guard,Nerf Bars, Vent Visors,Air Box Mod, Fog Lights Mounted In Front Air Dam ,2 Kc DayLighters, Back Up Lights, Alpine CD Player, 2 Kenwood Amps, 10 Inch MTX Blue Thunder SubWoofer, Tinted Windows. And Coming Soon: 3 Inch Body Lift Kit, 16.5 x 9.75 American Racing Baja Wheels Wrapped With 35x12.5x16.5 BFG All Terrains

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I'd like some info, too, if anyone has anything. Will the 305's fit on the stock 17x7.50 rims? If not I would just assume splurge and buy new wheels (16's) too. i am considering the all-terrain tires.

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'97 F150 4x4 Off-Road Extended Cab Lariat Flareside white/tan, tan leather, 4.6, 3.55

bedliner
single-lid toolbox
Gibson 2.5" split-rear exit cat-back exhaust
K&N Air Filter

Many more modifications to come

 

lovemy4x4,
I'm sure that the 305/70R17's will fit on the stock 17x7.5 wheels, especially considering that 305's will fit on a 16x8 without rubbing. I could be wrong, I haven't even seen the tires at all, much less on a ford, but it doesn't make sense for them to come out with that 17in size unless it will fit without a lift. Seems to me like they'd make alot more money off of them if they didn't require prospective customers to have a lift to clear them, but again, I don't know for sure. Hope to hear more soon, or at least find a tire co online that sells them!

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TRUCK: 1998 F-150 S/c, ORP, Lariat, 4.6L V8, auto, Dark toredor red/silver, 60/40 bench, Grey leather
MODS: diamond plated UWS tool box with rails, bedliner, bedmat, custom "true dual" exhaust, heavy duty tow package, tinted front glass, bug shield, husky floor liners for front and rear

 

Here's the tire chart from their site:


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Patrick aka Mudder Arlington Texas (DFW), member and V.P. of Fordified.
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 02-01-2000).]

 

I e-mailed Explorer Pro Comp a few weeks ago. The reply they sent me was that the 17 inch tire would be a few months before it even came out....That's the info I got..

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1997 silver Ford F-150 with the 4.6L and a 5spd. Current mods include K&N airfilter, Nerf Bars, American Racing wheels, Rancho RS5000 shocks, Flows,and Hyprewhite fog lights. Future mods include a 3" body lift and some 33x12.50 mud terrains, brush guard and off-road lights
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