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Looking for recommendations for new tires.

MidOH

Rank IV

Off-Road Ranger I

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Picture proof that a 35" tire fits the Superduties OEM spare spot.

'nother reason the 10.5 width seemed like a better idea than a matching 12.5, more ground clearance.
 
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MrWilsonWJ

Rank V
Launch Member

Member III

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Picture proof that a 35" tire fits the Superduties OEM spare spot.

'nother reason the 10.5 width seemed like a better idea than a matching 12.5, more ground clearance.
That's another reason I like to run the 285/75R18, you can fit them in factory spare location. Most measure 34.5-34.8" tall x 11.2" wide so the height of most 35's but hits the in between of a 12.5 and skinny 10.5. The draw back to that size is it's not real popular so not all brands make it.
 

MidOH

Rank IV

Off-Road Ranger I

Stinkin holiday snow plows.

Had perfect snow for testing, 10 minutes ago. Already ruined. Will keep an eye open for slick roads.

Light crunchy snow. Dirt and gravel roads will be too grippy still.


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Boring. Too easy.
 
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MidOH

Rank IV

Off-Road Ranger I

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Finally, some snow wheeling.

So far, these tires work fine. As you can see, they do pack up properly in fresh crunchy snow. And they do fling clear at speed.

My trucks completely empty today. So 2wd is meh, 4wd is awesome. I have no worries. Perfectly stable and reasonable.

Obviously the extra size provides more grip, until it doesn't. I'll air down to 35/30 for local trips.
 
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MLGrace

Rank V
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

Initially very quiet. For an aggressive tire. As they age they get a hum like other tires. I run 315s at 28psi. I also rotate them all the time. They have been great for my purposes. I’m in the mountains of eastern az. It’s very rocky and also icy in the winter. They do well in the snow.
 

Enthusiast III

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Kenda Klever Mt2.
35x10.5r17.

Keeping that for my spare on the oem wheel. Trucks on 35x12.5r18. But that's too wide for my spare wheel.

Went with the Mt2 for a spare, because the RT in that size, isn't E rated.

Should be a good pizza cutter for Jeeps and such.
I think I am going to run those 35/10.5/17 if I can buy them locally. That's a goldilocks tire size. no need for huge width here, but height is needed for rocky trails. I wish more companies made this size.
 

Jgallo1

Rank IV
Launch Member

Enthusiast III

That's a good price for a tire in that size, I prefer to run a 285/75R18 on our 3/4 and 1 tons since they are about the same height but a little narrower and seem to fit the stock wheels better. I've never ran Kenda tires, most of our farm pickups are currently running BFG or Yokohama. Have you put those on rigs that see a lot of gravel? if so how do they hold up to rock chip? Some of our pickups spend about 75% of their time on gravel so I'm always looking for something that lasts better. The old Toyo M55 was the best thing for running gravel but unfortunately some years ago they changed the compound and don't hold up like they used to.
curious which Yokohama's you are using.
 
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