Tires

[JOHNFAK]

Yea if it were me id wait for some aluminums to come your way, the chrome is just too much for me. Out of curiosity what all do you have to change to upgrade to the 3rd gen brakes?? i got 60k miles out of my old brake pads and they always stopped fine so i doubt ill look into it any further.

-Jordan-

Basically you can run the larger 3rd Gen rotors and brake pads. more stopping power.

Needs 17" rims and 3rd gen caliper brackets.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/my-3rd-gen-brake-swap-pics-56k-t245515.html?highlight=big+brake+upgrade

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Those are the same wheels I had on my 03 and ran them a while on my 98, they dont look bad just not as good as these. I looked on ebay earlier and there are several sets like mine and the newer design for not much more than that guy wants.

Thanks white

Decided to pass on the whole deal and just go aftermarket.

http://www.divtrk.com/images/100_7636.jpg

Wont look as good on my truck - but will still work.

Now gotta decide which tires

Nitto Dura Grappler

Firestone Transforce HT (**think IM doing these - boring but good ratings).

Any others highly recommended ?

[JOHNFAK]

Well going with Firestone Transforce and 17" ultra mavericksWill be on the truck Friday !! Will post.

[JOHNFAK]

Pics

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[98whitelightnin]

Looks great!

[cajflynn]

Michelin LTX AS 265/70/17 on the 3rd gen wheels. I get over 100k miles out of each set and they get the best mileage.

[JOHNFAK]

Michelin LTX AS 265/70/17 on the 3rd gen wheels. I get over 100k miles out of each set and they get the best mileage.

well gonna have to see how the transforce do now Will let you know

[dripley]

Michelin LTX AS 265/70/17 on the 3rd gen wheels. I get over 100k miles out of each set and they get the best mileage.

They are by far the best I have ever run. 265 75r 16's. 65k is the best i ever got from them though. I dont run near as many highway miles as you. They have gotten quite expensive. $250 apiece last time I checked, $1100 out the door. I bought Perrelli scorpians for $800 but looks like 45k to 50k is the max I'll see. Probably save up for some more Michelin's.

[volkswagon]

How are they on gravel roads? That's what I mostly drive. My Toyo M/T's are done at 25k miles:ahhh:

[dripley]

97% of my driving is on pavement. the rest around the job site. I have never gotten stuck in anything with them but I try and not put myself in that position.

[98whitelightnin]

Jordan, here is a guy in Texas with some new aluminum wheels. http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/tires-wheels-sale/485545-2012-larimie-wheels.html