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Hey everyone everywhere. Looking to upgrade to some A/Ts on the Big Bend. Primary goals are:
I'd also appreciate any clarity on the advantages of 235 vs. the 225 Wildpeak A/Ts. I understand the 235s will be just a bit wider which can slightly decrease performance in the rain, but improves off-road traction and is better for sand. Is that right? Is there going to be a vertical size difference I'm missing? And finally on the 225s, it looks like Falken does not make the A/TW3 in a 225 size, only 235. Anyone been able to source 225s?
Thanks in advance for any input!
Edit: I suspect it's best to get 5 tires all in one go so I have the same situation sitting on the spare. Yes?
And does anyone have tips on getting the best value out of the factory set of Continentals? Sitting at 4,000 miles on them. Would I get gouged by selling to the tire store that changes them out? Or is it better returns to try selling on Craigslist?
- Tires that actually look like they belong on the Baby Bronco; the factory tires are boring and dull and uninspiring.
- Enough meat on the tread so that every other month I can roll over medium-rough trails without excess anxiety, roll through Atlantic beach sand twice a year, and still drive like I mean it around the mean streets of Washington, DC in drought, rain, or snow.
- Since I'm 80% block-by-block city driving, I don't want to lose more than one mile from my MPG.
- Adds as little highway noise as an AT can - unnoticeable would be ideal.
- Fits on the stock Big Bend wheels (which I quite like) without any mods or lifts and does not require any additional speedometer or odometer calibrations.
I'd also appreciate any clarity on the advantages of 235 vs. the 225 Wildpeak A/Ts. I understand the 235s will be just a bit wider which can slightly decrease performance in the rain, but improves off-road traction and is better for sand. Is that right? Is there going to be a vertical size difference I'm missing? And finally on the 225s, it looks like Falken does not make the A/TW3 in a 225 size, only 235. Anyone been able to source 225s?
Thanks in advance for any input!
Edit: I suspect it's best to get 5 tires all in one go so I have the same situation sitting on the spare. Yes?
And does anyone have tips on getting the best value out of the factory set of Continentals? Sitting at 4,000 miles on them. Would I get gouged by selling to the tire store that changes them out? Or is it better returns to try selling on Craigslist?
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