Tire issues - Dry rot?

[JeremyT101]

Also my biggest problem right now is that my dad seems to think that my tires are totally fine as they arn't super low into the tread. Obviously being my truck, and my life I have the responsibility to do whats right. And yes, its my money. I gotta work on him. Maybe if I take it to a good tire shop, they can shed more light on the subject.

I have been considering the Hankook Dynapro ATM, and BFG A/T KO because they both come in the 235/70/16 stock size. I would maybe go GY duratrac, but they only come in 235/85 or 245/75 and with no lift, those ain't gunna work.

Anything I can tell him to maybe open him up a bit?

[scrubber3]

Take it offroad on some rocks. If they are weak, they will fail. If they are good, they should survive. You can abuse them and cause the side walls to fail. That should be reason enough to get new ones.

[deadbeat son]

I have been considering the Hankook Dynapro ATM, and BFG A/T KO because they both come in the 235/70/16 stock size. I would maybe go GY duratrac, but they only come in 235/85 or 245/75 and with no lift, those ain't gunna work.

The DuraTrac also comes in a 225/75-16 which should be the same height as your stock 235/70, but 10mm (about 1/2") narrower. Also of note, the tire is available in a 215/85-16 that will give you the height of a 245/75-16, but may work with the stock suspension as it's considerably narrower.

[JeremyT101]

The DuraTrac also comes in a 225/75-16 which should be the same height as your stock 235/70, but 10mm (about 1/2") narrower. Also of note, the tire is available in a 215/85-16 that will give you the height of a 245/75-16, but may work with the stock suspension as it's considerably narrower.

Hum, that is very true. And they are on special in that size at crappy tire for 165$/tire (60$ off a tire). And narrow tires do tend to look good on the LR, but is 225 Too narrow? Most people tend to like 245/265. But the narrowness would probably help with gas mileage. Still a good deal though.

Edit. Though, I think that tire size is technically too small for my rim anyhow. UK discos came with 16/7" rims which could take 225, but the US Discos came with 16/8" rims so I think those simply might be too wide for the tires.

[82fb]

Another vote for replace those things if you drive over 40mph. You might get lucky and not have them blow out, but I doubt it. If funds are tight, check craigslist for a few weeks. A set of tires with good sidewalls, and low tread will by much safer than what you have there now.

[JeremyT101]

I spend about half of my time at around 65mph on the highway getting to and from work in the mornings/afternoons. And the other half probably around 40mph driving on the city roads around here. Bad choice eh? I will keep looking at CL and other such websites for options!

[Mountainhound]

I am anal about tires and yes I would change them. But there is no need to rush right out and get some. If you have the money today fine go get you some. If not dont worry to much get them when you can, definitly before winter.