2wd with beefy tires... good idea or not?

tenacioush · 06-18-2007, 04:13 PM

I have a 4x2 with the 4.6L V8 and a couple performance mods. I go to the beach a lot and I'm always finding myself stuck in soft sand and its getting old. Ive been looking for a 4x4 V8 in my area but Texas has so few its hardly worth looking.

So, my question is: Would it be worth it to invest in some beefier tires to help keep me from getting stuck all the time? I know nothing can beat a 4x4 but its just not realistic for me to get one right now.

I was thinking about getting a set like this if I do anything...

Dueler A/T Revo

Let me know what you think.

tenacioush · 06-18-2007, 04:22 PM

Or maybe these....

BFG T/A KO

aeaglenfitch · 06-18-2007, 04:29 PM

bigger tires shouldnt cause any issues except slower acceleration and worse mpg. im partial to BFG's myself.

*Dan Whitaker* · 06-18-2007, 04:34 PM

Make sure you stick with an all terain for sand.

The Interco Truxs STS are supposed to be great sand tires.

The wider the foot print the better as well. A wider tire will float on the sand instead of sinking.

tenacioush · 06-18-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Whitaker

Make sure you stick with an all terain for sand.

The Interco Truxs STS are supposed to be great sand tires.

The wider the foot print the better as well. A wider tire will float on the sand instead of sinking.

Those look awesome but im still going to be doing mostly street driving... plus id prefer to keep the stock 18" wheels to save me cost. that meabs the size im looking for s around 285,275,265/65/18.

any ideas anyone? I jsut need something to fit my stock setup and not get me stuck in the sand. ive heard I can run 33" fine so thats what Im aiming for.

WWasem · 06-25-2007, 03:55 PM

A friend of mine has the Dueler A/T Revo's on his Xterra and has done extensive off-roading with them as well has plenty of highway and likes them.

dtl 2k2 sport · 07-01-2007, 10:11 PM

bfg's work great!< I took mine off roading in the sand this weekend for the first time, and never any problem, i could roll anywhere i wanted, and it was some really deep sand on the east coast!

92Dora · 07-01-2007, 10:17 PM

It does help alot from not getting stuck I put 32x11.50s on my 92 and hardly ever got stuck unless i was trying to do the impossible....also i had them on my 99 and i never had any problems...the only thing i couldnt do was a burnout...and the gasmileage wasnt horrible...I couldnt even really tell

*manaen* · 07-01-2007, 10:42 PM

Do you have a limited slip differential? if not you may want to look into one of the aussie lockers for the diff.

06-18-2007, 04:13 PM	#1
tenacioush Wannabe Elite Explorer corpus christi texas 06 E.B. 4.6L 4x2 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2wd with beefy tires... good idea or not? I have a 4x2 with the 4.6L V8 and a couple performance mods. I go to the beach a lot and I'm always finding myself stuck in soft sand and its getting old. Ive been looking for a 4x4 V8 in my area but Texas has so few its hardly worth looking. So, my question is: Would it be worth it to invest in some beefier tires to help keep me from getting stuck all the time? I know nothing can beat a 4x4 but its just not realistic for me to get one right now. I was thinking about getting a set like this if I do anything... Dueler A/T Revo Let me know what you think. __________________ 2006 Explorer E.B. 4.6L V-8 X-Cal2 Tuned to perfection KKN Intake Flowmaster 40 Series 32" BFG All-Terrain T/A KO

06-18-2007, 04:22 PM	#2
tenacioush Wannabe Elite Explorer corpus christi texas 06 E.B. 4.6L 4x2 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 92 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Or maybe these.... BFG T/A KO __________________ 2006 Explorer E.B. 4.6L V-8 X-Cal2 Tuned to perfection KKN Intake Flowmaster 40 Series 32" BFG All-Terrain T/A KO

06-18-2007, 04:29 PM	#3
aeaglenfitch Wannabe Elite Explorer Maple Valley, WA '98 Mounty 4.0 SOHC 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 488 Vehicle Specs	bigger tires shouldnt cause any issues except slower acceleration and worse mpg. im partial to BFG's myself. __________________ 98' Mounty. Hella brand lights behind the grille. 31x12.5x15 Thornbird TSL's. Custom quick disconnects on rear sway bar. Torsion Twist + Shackles + AAL. Volant Intake, Flowmaster 50 SUV, Moog Ball joints, new front hubs, Brown Wire Mod, Henson Performance Custom Tuning via xCalibrator1 Car Domain

06-18-2007, 04:34 PM	#4
Dan Whitaker One fast putty tat Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) No Mounty no more. Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,965 Vehicle Specs	Make sure you stick with an all terain for sand. The Interco Truxs STS are supposed to be great sand tires. The wider the foot print the better as well. A wider tire will float on the sand instead of sinking. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

06-25-2007, 03:55 PM	#6
WWasem Wannabe Elite Explorer Lehigh Valley, PA '07 Explorer EB '01 Sport Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 209 Vehicle Specs	A friend of mine has the Dueler A/T Revo's on his Xterra and has done extensive off-roading with them as well has plenty of highway and likes them. __________________ Daily: 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4 - Silver Wife Daily: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport - Tuxedo Black Fun: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk #62 - Arctic White Sold: 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 - Dark Blue Pearl

07-01-2007, 10:11 PM	#7
dtl 2k2 sport Wannabe Elite Explorer stafford Va 2002 SPORT Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,281 Vehicle Specs	bfg's work great!< I took mine off roading in the sand this weekend for the first time, and never any problem, i could roll anywhere i wanted, and it was some really deep sand on the east coast!

07-01-2007, 10:17 PM	#8
92Dora Wannabe Elite Explorer Stuart, Florida 1992 Ford Explorer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	It does help alot from not getting stuck I put 32x11.50s on my 92 and hardly ever got stuck unless i was trying to do the impossible....also i had them on my 99 and i never had any problems...the only thing i couldnt do was a burnout...and the gasmileage wasnt horrible...I couldnt even really tell

07-01-2007, 10:42 PM	#9
manaen Xterra Forum Member Clear Spring, MD 2011 Xterra Pro-4X Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,835 Vehicle Specs	Do you have a limited slip differential? if not you may want to look into one of the aussie lockers for the diff.