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Chevy350
06-21-2007, 02:18 AM
Anybody else running BFG A/T's in a larger size? I got 325/65R20's right now and I love the tire and how they perform and how they look. They measure out to about 35-36" tall and about 13-14" wide. My only issue is cost and wear. They are wearing quite quickly and I'll be lucky if I get 50000km out of them.

I'm debating getting a set of Toyo M/T's to replace them. A 35X12.5??? Will these tires fit the same as my BFG's. I dont really have room for anything bigger and I dont want to buy a set and have them rubbing all the time.

Also, anybody have experience with these tires in winter? I live in the good O'l north and I'll be getting a new set of tires before this coming winter so I want something that can handle the snow and ice well.

se7en30
06-21-2007, 11:45 AM
I believe the Toyos will run a little smaller in size than the BFGs - that is what my local shop told me. They are supposed to measure right at 35in and they actually measure 13 wide. You should be okay. They wear well - not sure what 50,000 km equates to in miles but the MT is a mud tire. They wear the best of the mud tires avail. I believe wear depends on whether you tow, what you drive on etc. It isn't just the tire compound.

AXE
06-21-2007, 05:19 PM
Wieght and rim width can affect ride height of the tire. My 35" Toyos clock in around 34.5", but my 325/65 Nittos were closer to 35" installed.

out!

Chevy350
06-22-2007, 01:43 AM
Cool. Well they are going on 20X10 KMX XD Diesels. It wouldnt bother me if they are a tiny bit smaller. Just as long as they arent bigger.

Majority of driving they will see is highway, some light towing and a bit of town.