315's and stock rims
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That the tires will come off the beads is silly. The stk rim is 7 1/2" wide and goodyear want's an 8" rim.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rhoffroader/OFFROAD2009#
http://picasaweb.google.com/rhoffroader/OFFROAD2009#
We can argue semantics and details all day long. My main point is that the original dealer was not 100% BS'ing you. There was some logic behind what you were told. How big of a deal is it? That's what you'll need to decide for yourself.
By the way, oruna, great pics!
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Ive been running 315/75/16 Terra Grapplers for about a year now, 10k plus mileage and have had the under heavy load... Pulling another rig, air'd down to 15psi and never blew a bead... Ive done mild to wild wheelin with them as well, and 5hr long drives... nothing... I did get a flat twice though, once was a 7in screw, the other was a sidewall puncture when I didn't air down and went wheelin...
Im planning on ordering a set of 315s M/Ts in the morning actually...
Im planning on ordering a set of 315s M/Ts in the morning actually...
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"M/T's" as in Mickey Thompson's or as in Mud Terrains? Either way be sure to post up some pics when you get them on!
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That the tires will come off the beads is silly. The stk rim is 7 1/2" wide and goodyear want's an 8" rim. What happens is the tread will not be quite as flat as a 8" rim but there is no problem. I purchased a spare set of rims off e bay and mtd a set of 315 Goodyear MTR's with Kevlar. I drove them about 6500 miles on a vacation and had absolutly no problem whatsoever. Here is a link to a bunch of pics of the vacation and you'll notice the tires. You don't have to raise the front end either. I did on mine for a little additional clearance but when I first put them on (un lifted) I had no problems. On a hard turn they rub slightly on the sway bar. No big deal.
http://picasaweb.google.com/rhoffroader/OFFROAD2009#
http://picasaweb.google.com/rhoffroader/OFFROAD2009#
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Thanks, it was a great trip that was about 2 1/2 weeks long.
Smiley Rock in very close to Jerome, Az,
Oak Creek, Soldiers pass, Broken Arrow are in Sedona,AZ
Elephant Hill is in Moab, UT
Remainder are close to Breckenridge Colorado
Smiley Rock in very close to Jerome, Az,
Oak Creek, Soldiers pass, Broken Arrow are in Sedona,AZ
Elephant Hill is in Moab, UT
Remainder are close to Breckenridge Colorado
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315s and stock rims
Im pretty sure as long as you know how to change a tire and use tape youll be fine. I havent done mine yet but they look like theyd be really easy to do. Do you think ES rims would look good blacked out?
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when i get my 3t im leveling and actually putting the same tires(315 duratracs) and putting a fifth wheel on it and supercharging it...when i load up the fifth wheel trailer and 2 draft horses totaling about 6000lbs with that be considered a heavy load that would blow the tires?