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can't stop spinning · 04-22-2008, 09:36 PM

What are some good options for a 08 Tundra SR5?

In the last 36 hours we have gotten about 1.5-2' of snow, and the stock tires suck in it. I wasn't able to keep up to a Hemi in the snow today in the parking lot at work. I got stuck, and he was able to keep going. And the Hemi's 20' tires are anything but great in the snow.

Just in case anyone doesn't know what size the stock michelin LTX's are, they are a 275/65 18. I don't want to go with an oversized tire, rather a direct replacement.

ramoine · 04-22-2008, 09:38 PM

BFG AT KO , they have great traction and look good as well !

Deznutjob · 04-22-2008, 09:44 PM

Ramoine's got it! BFG's all the way. Aggressive tread, great in the snow, not too loud, and you'll get tons of miles out of em.

Oh ya black walls out!

ramoine · 04-22-2008, 09:46 PM

DEZ , should know more about tires than I do ! Well , anything bigger than 35" anyway !

can't stop spinning · 04-22-2008, 09:46 PM

how is the dry pavement traction of the bfg compared to the michelin's?

ramoine · 04-22-2008, 09:47 PM

I have had great traction with them !

sxd45 · 04-22-2008, 10:32 PM

Michelins are great tires on dry road and wet roads, I guess not snow though? It dosent snow here much but i do know michelin has a all terrain tire i think its the ltx a/2.

jtruck618 · 04-27-2008, 10:43 AM

BFG AT's get excellent traction on dry pavement.

motti · 05-03-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by can't stop spinning

What are some good options for a 08 Tundra SR5?

In the last 36 hours we have gotten about 1.5-2' of snow, and the stock tires suck in it. I wasn't able to keep up to a Hemi in the snow today in the parking lot at work. I got stuck, and he was able to keep going. And the Hemi's 20' tires are anything but great in the snow.

Just in case anyone doesn't know what size the stock michelin LTX's are, they are a 275/65 18. I don't want to go with an oversized tire, rather a direct replacement.

I've had 6 sets of BFG A/T's and personally wouldn't go with anything else, but..... they suck on ice. Excellent in every other category including dry/wet handling, noise, mileage, looks, etc. If you need traction on ice I'd try out the Bridgestone Revos if I were you, especially if you don't want to go up a size or two. If not, BFG A/T's all the way!

Deznutjob · 05-03-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by motti

I've had 6 sets of BFG A/T's and personally wouldn't go with anything else, but..... they suck on ice. Excellent in every other category including dry/wet handling, noise, mileage, looks, etc. If you need traction on ice I'd try out the Bridgestone Revos if I were you, especially if you don't want to go up a size or two. If not, BFG A/T's all the way!

Did you ever try airing down the BFG's when you were driving in icy conditions?

BigZ88 · 05-03-2008, 02:07 PM

From everything i've read BFG's are heavy and EXPENSIVE...anyone use Kumho?

Deznutjob · 05-03-2008, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZ88

From everything i've read BFG's are heavy and EXPENSIVE...anyone use Kumho?

I don't thing I would want a light tire that's for sure dude.

BFG by far makes one of the best tires on the road.

BigZ88 · 05-03-2008, 02:47 PM

i'd want a light WEIGHT tire for MPG. I know BFG's are good (some of the machines I've designed are used to make them!) I ran BFG's on my 350 as well... however the expense and weight seem to make them less of a competitor for me.... at least for now.

07tundrarider · 05-03-2008, 04:01 PM

I Have Tires For Sale

Deznutjob · 05-03-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZ88

i'd want a light WEIGHT tire for MPG. I know BFG's are good (some of the machines I've designed are used to make them!) I ran BFG's on my 350 as well... however the expense and weight seem to make them less of a competitor for me.... at least for now.

Z, I just read the bottom of your signature. Gonna do some baking? Haha!

04-22-2008, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
can't stop spinning Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	Tires for SR5...18" What are some good options for a 08 Tundra SR5? In the last 36 hours we have gotten about 1.5-2' of snow, and the stock tires suck in it. I wasn't able to keep up to a Hemi in the snow today in the parking lot at work. I got stuck, and he was able to keep going. And the Hemi's 20' tires are anything but great in the snow. Just in case anyone doesn't know what size the stock michelin LTX's are, they are a 275/65 18. I don't want to go with an oversized tire, rather a direct replacement. __________________ 04 SRT-4 11.291@125.94 08 Tundra... no time yet

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	BFG AT KO , they have great traction and look good as well ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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Deznutjob Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A California Posts: 3,390	Ramoine's got it! BFG's all the way. Aggressive tread, great in the snow, not too loud, and you'll get tons of miles out of em. Oh ya black walls out! __________________ 07 SlateDC / 12" Custom lift WWW.CUSTOMMOTORSPORTS.COM 37" Toyo Open Country's 20" KMC XD Monster's N-Fab nerfsteps WWW.N-Fab.com N-Fab light bar (4) 9" ProComp quarts halogens Banks Monster Exhaust www.Bankspower.com

04-22-2008, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	DEZ , should know more about tires than I do ! Well , anything bigger than 35" anyway ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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can't stop spinning Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28	how is the dry pavement traction of the bfg compared to the michelin's? __________________ 04 SRT-4 11.291@125.94 08 Tundra... no time yet

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04-22-2008, 09:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	I have had great traction with them ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 1,312	Michelins are great tires on dry road and wet roads, I guess not snow though? It dosent snow here much but i do know michelin has a all terrain tire i think its the ltx a/2. __________________ Don't sweat the petty stuff...and don't pet the sweaty stuff.

04-27-2008, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	BFG AT's get excellent traction on dry pavement.

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BigZ88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 177	From everything i've read BFG's are heavy and EXPENSIVE...anyone use Kumho? __________________ 07 Black DC SR5 Black Leather, JBL, Back Up Cam Magnaflow Duals (LOVE IT! ask me about a good deal) D.C.T.T.F.F. Member Wanted: Used headlights/Tail lights for cheap for experimentation.

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BigZ88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 177	i'd want a light WEIGHT tire for MPG. I know BFG's are good (some of the machines I've designed are used to make them!) I ran BFG's on my 350 as well... however the expense and weight seem to make them less of a competitor for me.... at least for now. __________________ 07 Black DC SR5 Black Leather, JBL, Back Up Cam Magnaflow Duals (LOVE IT! ask me about a good deal) D.C.T.T.F.F. Member Wanted: Used headlights/Tail lights for cheap for experimentation.

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