Need Help, Upgrade, what size tires.

96Z71heavychevy · 04-30-2008, 09:37 AM

Currently have 37x14.50x15 Toyo OC with a 6 suspension lift and 3in body. I am wanting to run 40s or maybe slightly bigger but i cant find a good mud and rock tire with a decent road wear that size, any suggestions. I plan on buying new rims for the tires,so new rim size with a good 40 in tire, thats a can do. But the rims will not be bigger than 18 inches and they'll be at least 10 inches wide. ................. Any help is greatly appreciated

75K30 · 04-30-2008, 10:06 AM

How many miles did you get from your Toyo's? The OC M/T is not that agressive, and probably gave you some decent mileage.
How often do you align an IFS truck?
Anyway, if you are looking for a larger tire that is agressive in the mud, and in the rocks, with decent road manners, then you are limited to the IROK radial, the BFG KM2, and the MT radial claw.
The IROK is a proven rock tire, and holds its own in the mud. This will be a big upgrade over your Current tires. Wear is probably in the middle here, and the tread design is not favorable to IFS trucks.
The MT claw is an interesting looking tire, works well in the mud (believe it or not) and holds its own in the rocks when aired down. Might be a little wide for an already wide front end of n IFS truck. These tend to scallop quite a bit because of the lack of tire control on the highway when used under an IFS equiped rig.
The last and probably best tire of the group has the best compromise of all worlds. This being good road manners, fairly agressive design, and great traction on the rocks, as well as hard pack. The best bead protection is offered in the BFG, and is right in line with the MT tire, and while more than the IROK, will undoubtedly last longer justifying the added expense.
This design will hold up much better to IFS trucks, and in this case, this tire has my vote.
I would do a little extra research, but this is how I would lean.

04-30-2008, 09:37 AM	#1
96Z71heavychevy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Twiggs, GA an Jacksonville, NC Posts: 9	Need Help, Upgrade, what size tires. Currently have 37x14.50x15 Toyo OC with a 6 suspension lift and 3in body. I am wanting to run 40s or maybe slightly bigger but i cant find a good mud and rock tire with a decent road wear that size, any suggestions. I plan on buying new rims for the tires,so new rim size with a good 40 in tire, thats a can do. But the rims will not be bigger than 18 inches and they'll be at least 10 inches wide. ................. Any help is greatly appreciated

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04-30-2008, 10:06 AM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,507	How many miles did you get from your Toyo's? The OC M/T is not that agressive, and probably gave you some decent mileage. How often do you align an IFS truck? Anyway, if you are looking for a larger tire that is agressive in the mud, and in the rocks, with decent road manners, then you are limited to the IROK radial, the BFG KM2, and the MT radial claw. The IROK is a proven rock tire, and holds its own in the mud. This will be a big upgrade over your Current tires. Wear is probably in the middle here, and the tread design is not favorable to IFS trucks. The MT claw is an interesting looking tire, works well in the mud (believe it or not) and holds its own in the rocks when aired down. Might be a little wide for an already wide front end of n IFS truck. These tend to scallop quite a bit because of the lack of tire control on the highway when used under an IFS equiped rig. The last and probably best tire of the group has the best compromise of all worlds. This being good road manners, fairly agressive design, and great traction on the rocks, as well as hard pack. The best bead protection is offered in the BFG, and is right in line with the MT tire, and while more than the IROK, will undoubtedly last longer justifying the added expense. This design will hold up much better to IFS trucks, and in this case, this tire has my vote. I would do a little extra research, but this is how I would lean.