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nebdrummer
05-20-2010, 08:05 AM
Welp, after the big car show in Minnesota in the middle of June, I'm going to be starting on my rear half of my pickup again.

I will be narrowing the rear end accordingly to fit a 15x12 rim with a 4.5 backspacing, 4 link, coilovers, blah blah blah...

Looking at tires, im kinda curious which ones you guys think i will get the most miles out of. not nessesairily looking for hooking potential yet.

heres the few ive found.

MT6558 $225 ea.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/6558/10002/-1?parentProductId=755803

MT6642 $282 ea.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Mickey-Thompson/672/6642/10002/-1?parentProductId=758838

MH 390/45/15's $273 ea.

http://www.jegs.com/i/M-H/676/ROD-07R/10002/-1?parentProductId=754450

Hoosiers

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/19200PS/10002/-1?parentProductId=746915

throw out some others if you see anything.

general goal, im wanting about 12" of tread to the ground on a 15 inch rim, and have just short of 17" of side to side wheel well clearance to work with.

nebdrummer
05-21-2010, 07:25 AM
anyone have any advice?

Airmale
05-21-2010, 03:19 PM
I like the Hoosiers for road manners but for details on longevity, most people don't worry about tire life on such a custom application. I would also check ebay for great deals. I just bought a pair of new Mickey Thompson S/R 29X18/20's for $250 from a guy with an unfinished project.