I think managed to get good tires without my profits going to Paris (BFG own3d by Michelin). I'm getting the t-bars cranked about an inch on Wed., since I can't get into most of the parking garage spaces I used to frequent any more anyway. Fortunately, the fine garage people are going to let me park on the upper level for $25/month more. Problem solved. Based on the specs, these should have only raised my vehicle by 1.2 inches, but, as you can see below, they're more than 2.4" taller than the BFG ATs. They rub a little at near-full lock. The rubbing is probably tolerable, but a little more than what I'd like. Hence the t-bar lift (and reallignment). They have 3-ply sidewalls, and tread and side lugs look good enough for anything I'll be doing. The tires are beasts - 84 lbs compared with the 60 lbs for the stock tires. They're not very loud either. They do ride a little rougher, but it's a truck anyway, and they handle very well. Happy so far. Be a little happier I think when the t-bars go up a little.

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They'll settle a bit from where they are now. When I got my 35" Toyo MTs they were a little taller than my 37" MTRs. They're now shorter.

How's the road noise and directional stability on those tires?

They look schweet! You gotta let me know about the roof height, as I am also an urban dweller and have to park in a parking garage.

Looks very nice.

Interesting. So they just conform to the loaded shape over time?

The noise isn’t hardly noticeable to me, even with the window down. If you’re listening for it, you can tell. If I recall correctly, the GY MTRs on my old Sierra, were a little louder – and I didn’t think they were very loud either. The directional stability SEEMS, so far, to be as good as with the stock ones. Maybe that’s not possible, but there is no big change that I can notice yet. It’s interesting what a couple inches can do. I immediately noticed that I was riding higher.

Thanks. I can try to measure. For proper reference, should I measure to the top of the back part of the rail? That's not the highest part on mine - the bubbling waffled roof is near the back. I must have gone up more than 1.5" because I cleared the parking garage overhang by that much stock, and the valet guy said I definitely wasn't going to clear it today.

Nice looking tires MarineHawk!

Thanks. ... Wait! No! No! This is NOT a pad! It is a mere friendly compliment acceptance.

Thanks to you too.
(Don't you all even start with the unfounded padding allegations.)

Look sweet MH!

it will only raise your truck half of the height diff between the two tires right? So 1.2 " is probably right. ceneter of wheel to ground.

Consider yourself banned.

It should raise the vehicle roughly 1/2 of the difference in tire height - though you will get variations from that due to the rigidity of the tires and, of course, air pressure differences. Bottom line: I think the Coopers were more than the 2.4" taller than the BFGs that the specs indicated when at 1.0 atm, and they are also more rigid. But what DTRY is saying, I think, is that the tires will loose some of their rigidity over time.

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I've decided to ban you twice. Why? Because I can.

They look sweet. Good choice.

Looks like you made a good choice. Can't wait to see them in action.

I'll try to get them off road in the next couple of weeks. Unfortunately, no Moab for them this April.

Thanks. I'll let you know how they work out.

Thanks.

Great look. Congrats.

Looks Great! Are those 37's or 35's?

How's Fuddruckers? Is it as good as here?

BTW, we may be making Paragon a little sooner than expected.

Thanks. 37s. They are appx 13.5" wide - about an inch thicker than the BFGs and about an inch thinner than the Toyos -- if you believe the specs.

Thgat's funny. I was in the Fuddruckers' parking lot after getting the tires on and getting some Backwoods Black and Milds and regular unleaded at the Shell station. Just a place to take photos.

When is the new Paragon adventure? Is it mostly mud/hills? Any rocks?

Minor action.

More.

Thgat's funny. I was in the Fuddruckers' parking lot after getting the tires on and getting some Backwoods Black and Milds and regular unleaded at the Shell station. Just a place to take photos.

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I don't know about Ken's schedule, but I have been hoping to make a Paragon trip soon. See this THREAD.

I've only been to Paragon once but that was enough! I am hooked!!! There are lots and lots of rocks, plenty of hills and mud... Yep, they got that too!

I hope you can join in on a Paragon trip soon. Its loads of fun!

Oh, and again. I love those tires. They look like they'll be perfect for Paragon.

Let me know. I'll try to go. Are there good camping places around/in Paragon?

Those look great!

I know that there are campgrounds in the area, although I don't know if they'll be open in April. We stayed at the Fairfield Inn last time which was a bit spendy. Maybe the Ramada or Best Western this time. I think the BW takes pets.

In May for Memorial Day weekend I'll have my 3yo son with me who's never camped. That will be a hotel stay for sure.

Expect PM in the next few days.

Yeah, I have a 2-yr-old. Maybe they could play together.

That would be cool! I'm hoping that lots of kids are able to come for the Memorial Day weekend trip. That would be really fun.

Marine where did you get them and what was the cost?

Weber Tire in Fairfax; $248 + $12 balancing per tire.