Time for the 60s first expedition...

[John Smith]

Surprisingly, these things kick ass in the snow..... but it looks like I'll be replacing them.

I saw some 35s here on mud but they are up in NY. Seemed like a good price although one had a plug in the sidewall. Might see if he'd meet me halfway. 35s would be a squeeze right now and maybe a little to slow with my 3.70s.

I agree with Felix, there is no way you are going to fit 35s on there without a lift of some type. That gearing and 35s will also bring the suck.

 

[Felix]

I agree with Felix, there is no way you are going to fit 35s on there without a lift of some type. That gearing and 35s will also bring the suck.

I actually have changed my mind. Andrew, you should follow these simple steps:

Step 1 - Get 35s and install
Step 2 - Flex out suspension
Step 3 - With sawzall, cut off any sheet metal that touches the tires.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Surprisingly, these things kick ass in the snow..... but it looks like I'll be replacing them.

I saw some 35s here on mud but they are up in NY. Seemed like a good price although one had a plug in the sidewall. Might see if he'd meet me halfway. 35s would be a squeeze right now and maybe a little to slow with my 3.70s.

Andrew, even if you could fit the 35s, and you didn't mind the suck, a plug in the sidewall is a huge no go flag! I'd definitely pass on these. Good luck.

 

[fjman]

I figure, I've only rubbed with the 33s when one tire is way up off the ground... whats another inch closer to the wheel well....... The sidewall plug was really my bigest concern. Maybe I'll just do what normal people do and buy new tires!


I was thinking about going the AAL route anyway since I'll never get around to that SOA!

 

[Blue77FJ40]

Andrew, I don't know what tire you're looking for, but a non-wheeling buddy of mine who usually gets Goodrich ATs for DD/snow saw these for much less and they seem to get a good rating.

General Grabber AT2 Tires - All Terrain Tire Reviews

 

[fjman]

Andrew, I don't know what tire you're looking for, but a non-wheeling buddy of mine who usually gets Goodrich ATs for DD/snow saw these for much less and they seem to get a good rating.

General Grabber AT2 Tires - All Terrain Tire Reviews

I'll have to go check these out. they look good and the price is pretty awesome. Plus 60K miles worth of wear means they'll be dry rotted before I drive the tread off

 

[H2o]

I would just buy new tires from an national company, with the on/off road insurance so that if you destroy them, they will give you credit. I think Costco has good prices, but dont' know if they do the insurance thing.

I would also recommend getting the truck checked out by a good mechanic. They will charge $50-100 to give it a good check over and might catch something that as a back yard mechanic, you will overlook. Besides, you will save $$$ since he probably will tell you what parts you REALLY need to replace and what is fine. Also cheap insurance.

I am jealous. go for it. you will never regret it. Make sure you take pictures and try to keep us updated to you progress (before leaving and once on the road.)