Suggestions for tire brands?
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Green Steel Ranger
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Suggestions for tire brands?
Looking to replace the 235/85-16's on my 71' F250.
1971 F-250 2wd Ranger, Camper Special 360, C6 AUTO, 3.73 Dana 60
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1972hiboy
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
Depends what you use the truck mostly for. More highway use and good life span I would recomend the Dunlop radial rover a/t's good all around tire with a long life span. But if you see the dirt/snow more often you may want to consider a more agressive tread design. Do much towing?
Rich
1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....
1973 f350 super c/s 460/c6 22k orig miles
1972 f350 srw crewcab special 390
1972 f250 4x4 sport custom 390fe Red
1972 f250 4x4 custom 360 FE " Ranger Ric"
1972 f250 4x4 custom 84k og miles 390
1971 f250 4x4 sport custom 56k og miles. 360
1970 f250 4x4 428 fe hp60 205 d60
Dont eat yellow snow.....
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1970 Hi-Boy
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
For a good economical, and quality tire made right here in the good old USA take a look at Cooper Tires, just pick the tread design to match your style of driving.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4 360 V8, otherwise known as the Hi Boy, and a Harley-Davidson.
1953 Lincoln SA200 portable welder with a 4 cylinder 1941 Continental F162 engine.
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford
1953 Lincoln SA200 portable welder with a 4 cylinder 1941 Continental F162 engine.
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford
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Green Steel Ranger
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
Thanks. Not too much dirt and mud in my future. I have heard good things about Cooper though. I'll look into those Dunlops too.
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mrtleavitt
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
I got the Cooper CTS about a year and a half ago. Very good tires. They are a street tire and I was pretty hesitant to switch from the good old BFGs that I've ran since I could drive (10 years now). The coopers are holding up very well with all of the 428 burnouts! 
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Green Steel Ranger
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
Decided to go with a set of Cooper Discovery H/T's in a235/85-16
Very happy with the ride and wet weather performance.
Very happy with the ride and wet weather performance.
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Re: Suggestions for tire brands?
Glad to see you went with a made in America choice, I'm sure there is a worker out there that appreciates it as well.
1970 F250 Sport Custom 4x4 360 V8, otherwise known as the Hi Boy, and a Harley-Davidson.
1953 Lincoln SA200 portable welder with a 4 cylinder 1941 Continental F162 engine.
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford
1953 Lincoln SA200 portable welder with a 4 cylinder 1941 Continental F162 engine.
"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." Henry Ford