I finally got my new tires and wheels on last night. I love them so far! Dunlop R/T 256/75 X 16 tires and US Wheel model 84 16" X 7" rims.












I ended up with these sort of uncommon tires for a couple of reasons after looking at a bunch of different brands and types.

I thought they'd be better in on pavement and hard packed snow than a typical M/T type tire, and I figured they might work off road better than a typical A/T. The Land Rover guys also swear by them so they must be good right?

The wheels appear to be identical to the Rockcrawlers everyone seems to sell but they do have the silly red stripe on them, just like an AR-767.

I can see why everyone says this tire and wheel size is the max on a stock height 3rd gen. I have some *slight* rubbing on the backs of the inner fenders at full lock, and also some on the inside edge of the front flare as the edge of the tire passes it when turning the wheels. I'll have to wait until this weekend to try to stuff them and see where else I get problems.

Total $$ came to -

Tires from Tirerack = $452 + $60 shipping.
Wheels from Summit = $208 + $24 for lugs + $9 shipping.
Local mounting and balancing = $48.

Total = $792. More than I wanted to spend but hey, it's only money right...

Comments?

 

I never understood why they do that!!

Your rig looks good though!!

 

I think the red stripe is so you look like a Hot Wheels!

Truck looks great!

 

I figured it could have been worse. They used to have the red+blue gay pride stripes on them...

 

Hot Wheels!

I need shocks now. And an '96-98 front bumper to get rid of the fat lip look...

 

Nice, I like the black wheels. Do you have loud highway hum? I was toying with the idea of getting some 265/70x17 Dunlop M/T's, but couldn't justify the buckboard ride those monsters probably provide on the highway.

 

It's not bad really. I run with the music off a lot and I can hear a hum with the windows rolled up but it's not objectionable. Turn on some tunes and it's gone.

These things are pretty stiff compared to the stock Goodyear rim protectors I had but their're not horrible. I dropped the air 3 lbs to 32psi and it helped some and got the tread pretty much flat in the process.

The 3rd gens have some pretty good noise/vibration/harshness isolation if you ask me. My truck is really quiet. Your 4th gen should be better still but I think you are right. I think you'd notice an aggressive M/T style tire.

 

methinks they are cool!
RedStripe mon!

 

haha, i never noticed the fat-lip thing until you said it. now i really need a new bumper. got any plans for a lift?

 

Not really any plans. It's my daily driver and it really doesn't get wheeled very hard. A few times a year and it's all pretty casual. And the truth is, right now it's just too nice. I just want it to be a little more capable than stock since I live in a rural area and it does get used for hunting etc. in the winter.

If I was going to start dropping $$ on more suspension, new skids, bigger wheels/tires, engine work, etc. I'd rather get an old 4Runner, Toyota pickup, or a Sami and have a trail only rig. Something where body damage is a non issue.

Then again, if I had that kind of cash to spend on just a toy I'd have an A/Sedan Mustang in the garage...

 

Good choice! I have gotten to where I much prefer the black rims to the polishy ones any day on any rig. I think it just looks meaner! A Sharpie will take care of that red stripe!

I'd also recommend some black lugnuts from http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/toywheels.htm

 

Looks real good! So what are you going to do about the "fat lip"?

 

is it just me or am i the only person who likes the fat lip bumper?? im tossin one on to reaplace my busted ass flat face ones and will be painting the valence either black or the color of my rig. i think they look better with a grill guard and or a hoodscoop

 

Replacing the bumper with one from a 96-98 is the ideal solution IMO. Finding one close by may not be simple tho...

 

....I am with you, I love my "fatlip" bumber!!!!!!!!