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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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03-24-2006, 08:59 PM
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Nice looking tires MarineHawk! 
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Looks very nice.
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03-27-2006, 04:47 PM
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Let me know. I'll try to go. Are there good camping places around/in Paragon?
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03-28-2006, 11:23 AM
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Weber Tire in Fairfax; $248 + $12 balancing per tire.
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Cool looks like i will be contacting them in the next few weeks
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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.  |
03-25-2006, 12:20 AM
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03-27-2006, 02:32 AM
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How's Fuddruckers? Is it as good as here?
BTW, we may be making Paragon a little sooner than expected. 
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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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03-24-2006, 08:35 PM
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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?
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03-25-2006, 06:14 AM
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Looks like you made a good choice. Can't wait to see them in action.
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03-27-2006, 07:02 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nice looking tires MarineHawk!
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03-27-2006, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by MarineHawk:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
How's Fuddruckers? Is it as good as here?
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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? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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.
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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.
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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.
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Yeah, I have a 2-yr-old. Maybe they could play together.
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Look sweet MH!
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Great look. Congrats.
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