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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 01:04 AM
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alright i know this has been prb been beat to death but i couldnt find anything ina search, i runnin a leveled 08 h3,w/ off-road pkg with a set a 16 pro comp wheels with stock tires, now heres my ?...whats the best size tire to go with? not lookin to go crazy big but something that will look good and not completely fill out the wheel wells, and not stick out crazy far...and also who do you guys think gives the best prices on new tires and shocks?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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What size rim are you running now? The combo you go is pretty good looking from what I can make out... are you using her as a DD or wheelin it on the weekends?
 
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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Go with 33X12.5's
Best combo of looks and performance...IMO
 
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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285/75/r16 BFG all terrains
 
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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x1-285's or 33's basically same size. They look good, dont cost an arm and a leg, and are easy to find.
 
Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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You have the stock OEM Adventure tires right now 285/75R16s (basically a 33x10.50x16).

You could replace them with another set of 285/75R16s with a more agressive tread and sidewall.

You could replace them with a set of 305/70R16s that would give you a wider tire but still keep the approximate same height (33x12.50x16)

You could replace them wiht a set of 315/75R16s that would give you a taller and wider tire (35x12.50x16)

Search thru pix on the tire threads and see what look you like and PM the owner and ask about their experience with said tires you like.
 
Old Jan 27, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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yeh i am runnin the stock 284/75/16 bridgestones, was lookin at the nitto terra graps, or the goodyear duratracs, or the general grabber (red letters), thinking about stayin with the stock size or goin w/ 305's, if anyone has pics with these choices on there rides i'd like to see em, and also would like opinions. it is my daily driver and dont want a crazy loud highway tire..
 
Old Jan 27, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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33" Goodyear Duratrac's on stock rims.
Very quiet on the highway, great in snow and offroad.

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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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I have the same tires on mine (Duratracs) and they are pretty good. They are one of the lighter tires for that size, quiet and seem to have very good life. I do not like the soft sidewall feel they have on road and run 43 psi to keep them "round" and feel more stable. They do "look good" if that's important!
 
Old Jan 27, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bunger
33" Goodyear Duratrac's on stock rims.
Very quiet on the highway, great in snow and offroad.



LOVE them!!!Those will be my new tires this spring!!!
 

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