I am wanting to go to an LT rated Tire on my Safari. I have stock rims and no lift, nor do I plan to because I am a DD 2wd, no need for a lift.
I am having a hard time locating "LT" tires on tire rack etc.
I wanted 225 / 70 or 75
What are you guys using for LT brand tires?
Brands or models of your tires
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afsigma21
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Brands or models of your tires
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Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
Re: Brands or models of your tires
i don't know of any lt tires in a 225 75or70r15. you might have to go with a 215 75r15 or a 235 75r15.
95 safari awd-2" overland lift,29" ATs on 15x7 chrome truck rims
2000 astro 2wd g80-company truck/work van
2000 astro 2wd g80-company truck/work van
Re: Brands or models of your tires
Kumho Performance G/T 225/70 R15
Just had them put on this past week at Discount Tire. Ride nice.
oops, just reread...you are looking for LTs, oh well....
Just had them put on this past week at Discount Tire. Ride nice.
oops, just reread...you are looking for LTs, oh well....
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. 225/60/15's up front 255/60/15's out back. Soon switching the rear to 275/60/15's. Need to fill up the rear wheel well a little better. Great tire. Great ride long lasting. 
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
i have my BF Goodrich all-terrain TA's in stock size aggressive tread pattern, a little hard though. This is going to be my third winter with them on only rotated once and they still have plenty of tread
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Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
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afsigma21
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
Can I fit 235/70's without any sort of lift? I know 225s will fit, but I am uneasy about 235's rubbing.
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
I put 235-75's on a 97 conversion van with no problems. I just put BFG Radial T/A's on my van. I like them a lot. 
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ihatemybike
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
I have BFG Radial T/A 235/70R15 tires on Grumpy right now. I do get some rubbing on the bumper cover near full lock, not enough to do any damage or cause me not to recommend them.
Aaron
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
I'm running goodyear viva 2 215/75/15 on my astro right now. I have some old prime 200's on my caprice that i wouldn't mind putting on there i just don't know if the tires will like the weight and since i am at factory height right now will it look dumb or ok? They are 255/50/16 in the back and 225/55/16 in front. I know it will mess with my speedo some but not that much i dont think
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
Tiger Paws,,P235/70R15's on the front and P275/60R15 on the rear.
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
Read my signature - I have my LT tires listed - Hankook is the parent company to the Aurora Radials that I have - I have had great luck and been impressed with Hankook tires to date, I have them on my old 65 CJ6 - and had them on my old work truck, and most of the guys I knew that worked in construction had them on their work trucks.
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Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Re: Brands or models of your tires
I bought 5 Nokian WR G2 SUV tires this past January. Size is 215/70 16. 2005 Astro 2wd. We had snow in March, and nothing stopped the van. Love the tire, will never go back to Michelin Ltx Ms. About $180.00 a tire. First Post for a long time LURKER. Thanks
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Re: Brands or models of your tires
I am running a set of Michelin LTX 225/70 R15LT on my 99 2WD and they work great and handle my travel trailer well. I also have Airbags on the rear end and still have clearance. I also had a set of these on my 91 same size worked well. They are also rated for Mud and Snow and went well in the winter.
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trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
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Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
Re: Brands or models of your tires
afsigma21, This is a pretty good link for comparing tire size verses stock. Hope it helps, Jimafsigma21 wrote:Can I fit 235/70's without any sort of lift? I know 225s will fit, but I am uneasy about 235's rubbing.
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
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clarkperez2334
Re: Brands or models of your tires
Thanks for sharing this link, very useful!astroturf wrote:afsigma21, This is a pretty good link for comparing tire size verses stock. Hope it helps, Jimafsigma21 wrote:
Can I fit 235/70's without any sort of lift? I know 225s will fit, but I am uneasy about 235's rubbing.
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
Anyway, for my tires I'm using the bridgestone or michelin. It conquers all those thick snow and deep mud.