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Old 06-17-2010, 03:09 PM
01_ranger_4x4 01_ranger_4x4 is offline
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Default Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

After 7 months of driving on the terribly worn out and weather checked crapyears that were on my F-150 when I got it I finally saved up enough pennies to put some new rubber on it. They are the Firestone destination AT's in the stock 275-65-18 size but they do look sweet. All the guys at work have these on there fullsize trucks and they swear by them so I thought id give them a shot. Im normally a BFG guy but they wanted almost $400 more for a set of BFG AT's.

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and i tried to get pics of my clean interior but i fail at picture taking. ill post them anyways though. I just mounted my Droid car mount too.



so far in the 13 miles ive put on the tires they are awesome! lol they are smooth as glass and quiet, well see how they do in the snow come winter time...
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-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

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Old 06-17-2010, 03:25 PM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

Nice
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Old 06-17-2010, 03:32 PM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

Have heard good things about the firestone tires from people at work. I was gonna get them for my truck but opted for the BFG
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Old 06-17-2010, 03:39 PM
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Have heard good things about the firestone tires from people at work. I was gonna get them for my truck but opted for the BFG
Yeah had you asked me a year or so ago if i would ever buy a set of firestones i would have laughed at you but ive seen how these tires handle the snow and how long they last so i decided what the hell, ill try them out. plus i couldnt bring myself to pay $1200 for a set of BFG's. 18" rims suck! lol
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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Old 06-17-2010, 06:28 PM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

WHAT no 35'S!
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Old 06-17-2010, 06:43 PM
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WHAT no 35'S!
ha ha nope! just boring little stock size tires. lol
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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Old 06-17-2010, 06:51 PM
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Old 06-17-2010, 07:00 PM
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-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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Old 06-18-2010, 04:08 PM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

you fail harder!
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33x13.50 Toyo M/T, 15x10, Body Lift, Rebuilt OHV, JBA headers, Hurst shifter, Warn VR10000-s, Class 1 bars, Belltech Shackles, Mustang GT rear disc, Level II hooks, Modded rear hitch, Custom front hitch, Level II Blue seats and black console, Explorer IRS rear cover, Extang fulltilt, Leer Cap Yakima Roof Rack, Cobra 29 with firestik stake mount, Scangauge II
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Old 06-18-2010, 04:24 PM
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you fail harder!
lol
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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Old 06-18-2010, 04:49 PM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

that thing needs a leveling kit on it.
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Old 06-18-2010, 04:52 PM
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that thing needs a leveling kit on it.
yeah i know, it will get one eventually
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189

2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
-LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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Old 06-19-2010, 09:18 AM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

Nice!
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Old 06-19-2010, 09:19 AM
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Default Re: Oh how I love that new tire smell!! ha ha

A guy I wheel with is a Firestone fan. Its rubbed off on me a little. He runs the MT's but its also on his DD and they've held up very well.

Oh, I love those floor mats too. Guy I work with has the same ones.
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Old 06-19-2010, 09:45 AM
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The new tires look great on there Pat.
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