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: 315/70/17 BFG tires


blnagel
09-23-2004, 12:17 PM
I put these on my truck and had to do some modifications so I could put chains on in the future. I took my rig in yesterday to the body shop and he used a plasma cutter to the front bumper and some of the rear portion of the front tire. I then zip-tied all, then took a heat gun and heated up the plastic. I think it looks real good. I will post pictures tomorrow.


NO rubbing and now have room to chain up if ever the time was needed.


Ben

blnagel
09-24-2004, 12:36 PM
Here are my new tires/rims:


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/truck_060.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/truck_063.jpgEdited by: blnagel

blnagel
09-24-2004, 12:39 PM
I had this trimmed off and then zip-tied all plastic tightly.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/truck_064.jpg

blnagel
10-05-2004, 05:02 PM
I have noticed that my steering seems to be a bit different. Going down the interstate it feels not as responsive. I had an alignment prior to these new tires. Would taller tires be responsible? Maybe it is just me.


Ben

VFRRider
10-05-2004, 10:27 PM
A lot more rubber meeting the road. I switch back and forth between my 315's and stock 245's a couple of times during the year. Big difference in steering effort and response. Much heavier and slower steering with the 315's.

blnagel
10-05-2004, 10:49 PM
Okay. Thanks for the input VFR. Just as long as I am not losing it.


Ben