PARTS MIKE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS
Offroad tires
Mike,
I have a '85 Ford Bronco. I've recently put a 2" lift on it, and a Holley
4-bbl. My question is which tires would you suggest for street use as well
as going "Mudding". The truck has a 350 cid and puts out 310 horsepower, so
I'm not worried about if the engine can turn the tires. I've searched the
market and found out vey little. I have a set of BFGOODWRENCH All Terain
Radials, now. The size I would be interested in is 33/12.50-15, or the
equivalent. I was thinking about Dick Cepek's Mud Country II, TSL
Thornbirds, or BFGoodwrench Mud Terrain T/A's. I would appreciate your
advice in this matter.
Thanks,
Pat O'kane
Your Ford stock had IFS, it has a little disadvantage in the stregth
department compared to a straight axle. A real agressive tread like a
Thornbird might challenge your drivetrain, they also are not the
smoothest running tire around, The Cepek tire is great to look at but I
believe the BFG Mud Terrain is the best all around and can be purchased
for the least amount of money. They are the best to balance and have
good highway manners along with good offroad traction.
Mike
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