Firestone Destination M/Ts

[nfpgasmask]

They're not terribly hard to find but you've got to mostly look where there's military vehicle stuff, and it helps to have flotation sizes in mind too. If you've got a particular size in mind let me know and I'll look around for you. Check www.govliquidation.com as well for some sweet deals and you'll find 'em usually in lots of five. I recently saw a bunch of NOS sets at an upcoming event in Jacksonvile but don't recall the sizes right off. Fantastic tires though, definitely getting a set when my CUCV M1028 gets back on the road.

Hey Joe, I think the BFG size I will go for is 265/75/R16, so whatever the equivalent of that is, would be ideal. Would these tires be way heavier than the BFGs? I mean, would there be a noticeable difference when it comes to braking and gas mileage?

Thanks, Bart

[Joe_Black]

Hey Joe, I think the BFG size I will go for is 265/75/R16, so whatever the equivalent of that is, would be ideal. Would these tires be way heavier than the BFGs? I mean, would there be a noticeable difference when it comes to braking and gas mileage?

Thanks, Bart

I wouldn't imagine you'd see any noticeable difference for comparable diameter/width in a similar class tire. Any time you go larger it's harder on acceleration and braking, as I and a soon-to-be-compacter car once discovered after going to 31X10.50 BFG AT's on my '88 Trooper.

I'll take a look to see what I can find for you in the XZL's and will post up.

[etlsport]

now these would hurt your acceleration!

[JHarris1385]

I would assume acceleration would be slightly better with the xzl becuase of the stiff sidewall and the less flex. I really like those things. I would really consider those as well.

265/75/16 is what I have on currently. Pretty much a 10.5/31-32.

[nfpgasmask]

I would assume acceleration would be slightly better with the xzl becuase of the stiff sidewall and the less flex. I really like those things. I would really consider those as well.

265/75/16 is what I have on currently. Pretty much a 10.5/31-32.

The "75" is the width, correct? My 245 are "70", but going up to 75 should still fit my Chambers, right?

Joe, thanks, I will wait to see what you come up with!

Bart

[etlsport]

265 is the width in mm... 70 is the amount of sidewall as a percentage of the width (ie 70% of 265mm)

[Joe_Black]

Informational...

Site that carries XZL's for Land Rover (currently out of stock) with some good info: https://www.expeditionexchange.com/michelin/

SteelSoldiers forum thread with good discussion of comparison between XL and XZL: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.p...wtopic&t=14184

Current listings for "michelin" at Gov't Liquidation: http://web.govliquidation.com/auctio...in&cmd=keyword

If you've got time plug in "tires" for the search, GL isn't known for being the easiest site to search but you can find some real gems just poking around there. Then again that's probably why I've got an ordnance loading system for a Harrier sitting next to the shop! Couldn't resist for only $200!

Looks like you might be looking at the 9.00X16 XZL and one place that keeps being referenced for supply is "Bill's Tires" in Pacheco CA (925.689.2678) for around $165 each. Don't know how current that info is, but it's a phone call away.

[nfpgasmask]

I say go for it. You can be the guinea pig!

I think those tires look nice. I look forward to seeing them on a VX.

Bart