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Old 02-12-2013 | 11:03 AM
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I just bought my 2007 Screw and it has 18" Rockstars (not my first choice of wheels, but they work) and 325/60 Terra Grapplers that will need replaced soon. I am not a stranger to F150s, as I previously owned an 04 Screw with 17" ATX Punisher wheels and 295/70 Terra Grapplers. I would prefer to stay with the Terra Grapplers as I have owned several sets on different vehicles and like pretty much everything about them.

I don't want to replace the 325/60s with the same size, too wide for my taste. Here are my options if I stick with the Terra Grapplers and the same wheels:

285/65/18, which is narrower and shorter than the 325/60s or 295/70/18s which is narrower and taller than the 325/60s.

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Old 02-12-2013 | 11:16 AM
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I don't think you'd be happy with the MUCH smaller 285/65, looks-wise. Performance-wise, you may like it best between the three.

Between the sizes you posted, I'd pick the 295/70/18. IMHO, it's just about the perfect size for a leveled or slightly lifted truck. Just a little on the heavy side.
 
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Old 02-12-2013 | 11:35 AM
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That is the way I am leaning Dewser, just not sure if I want the bad fuel economy that the 34" tire will bring. I had 34s on my 07 Yukon that was wrecked and I loved the way they looked, but hated the fuel economy. But if I wanted great full economy I would be driving a smart car and that ain't happening...
 
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Old 02-12-2013 | 12:02 PM
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Another option could be the 305/60 which is about the same height as the 285/65 but not as narrow as the 285/65.
 
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Old 02-15-2013 | 09:36 AM
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I think I am going with the 295/65/18 Duratrac. I have never had them before, but the size is perfect and I have heard good things about them...
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 03:40 PM
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Just bought a set of Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 275/70/18s. Not the tire I was looking for, but at half price of new and still had the little rubber nipples on the tread I couldn't pass them up. I will post pics later.
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by protonvx
Just bought a set of Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx 275/70/18s. Not the tire I was looking for, but at half price of new and still had the little rubber nipples on the tread I couldn't pass them up. I will post pics later.
I believe you'll LOVE them!! I love mine so far!

Congrats!
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 03:52 PM
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I was a little hesitant as they are more aggresive than I have owned on a daily driver and more aggresive than I need. But for the price I paid I couldn't go wrong as I could sell them for more than I paid
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by protonvx
I was a little hesitant as they are more aggresive than I have owned on a daily driver and more aggresive than I need. But for the price I paid I couldn't go wrong as I could sell them for more than I paid
You won't wanna sell 'em.

I had the Duratracs before these, and I like these LOTS better.
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 07:16 PM
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Old 02-18-2013 | 07:21 PM
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I don't know if it worked or not but I tried to link the pics from my photobucket account, however they aren't showing up on my phone.
 
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Old 02-18-2013 | 08:29 PM
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It worked. Looks great!
 




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