Firestone Destination M/Ts

[Ldub]

I have a lightning truck I love, but man I don't want a Fusion

Current GF has the Focus w/ 50 series tires etc...not impressed.

Oops, I think we've jacked this thread into a Ford discussion...Sorry.

[Joe_Black]

Oops, I think we've jacked this thread into a Ford discussion...Sorry.

LOL. Domestic Fords pretty much blow, but the overseas stuff rocks. Unfortunately when we do get the European Fords they've been neutered, and the motorsports darling Focus is a prime example...



Believe me, as a rally enthusiast and owner of five XR4Ti's I have a proverbial thorn in my side on this one!

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[D-19]

My first car was a Ford Probe 2nd gen, i say was because it ended with nine feet of flames bellowing out of the hood, however i won an award because of it for having the best excuse for being late to school

[nfpgasmask]

LOL. Domestic Fords pretty much blow, but the overseas stuff rocks.

Yeah, I will fill everyone in when my first Ford arrives from Oz.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

Damn Joe, are those for real? They look wicked! I'm gonna Interweb these up right now.

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

OK Joe, so seriously, would these even work on the VX? Looks like there is a 265 75 R16 available, but I cannot find a place to get these tires...still looking.

Bart

[JHarris1385]

I have read since this thread that they are only available through Canada.

[nfpgasmask]

I have read since this thread that they are only available through Canada.

Yeah, looks like most of the US stock is in Iraq. Oh well, I'm gonna stick to the BFGs. These tires are hella expensive too. They do look awesome though.

Bart

[JHarris1385]

The XZL's if found in a under 36'' which I have not been able to find are not too pricey. I found a forum I think yotaforum and a guy purchased them for $175 each.

[Joe_Black]

OK Joe, so seriously, would these even work on the VX? Looks like there is a 265 75 R16 available, but I cannot find a place to get these tires...still looking.

Bart

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.

[Chopper]

[QUOTE=Joe_Black;123155] Unfortunately when we do get the European Fords they've been neutered, and the motorsports darling Focus is a prime example...



They claim the Euro Fuc-us would cost like 28 grand in this mkt...very few are gonna line up for that here. Back on topic....bet those babies weigh 50lbs. each! Last a while I imagine.

[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.