I put my TSL Thornbird Tires on My truck...

[Evadman]

Whohoo! these things rock! They are 33 x 12.50 r16's and they have huge lugs. They are made for 4 wheeling, and 4 wheeling only. They have a 80 mph speed limit, and I doubt I would exceed that any time soon. They are insanely loud. at 40 mph it sounds like a jet engine. When I slow down from 65 (take my foot off gas ) it sounds like a jet engine turning off.

I bought 2 last may, and finaly picked up the other 2 and had them put on friday. here is a picture of one. Look at the fricking side lugs on those!

I wanted to test them out in mud, as I went to a comercial park kinda near my house and drove around in where they are doing some land reconstruction / modifing. there was a big 8" deep lake kinda thing ( big ass puddle ) that I went through. I stopped in the middle of it then stomped on it. ( in 2 wheel ) the tires doug a good 10" into the mud pretty much instantly, and threw mud rooster tails a good 50' behind me. They laughed at the mud and tossed my truck forward like I was on asphalt. My old Coopers and Michilans (I think that is what I had last ) would have spun and spun and spun till I was burried in the mud up to my floorboards. the bad thing is on the asphalt, they lack traction compaired to what I had last time. Use to much gas and they break loose. If it is wet, and sealcoated, forget it. I might as well be driving on ice. Did I mention they are loud? 😀

I can't wait to try them in the snow!

 

[amdskip]

Those rule! I wanna see pics of them on the truck and you mudding!

 

[bigpig]

They dont do well in the snow, I have the SSR's and there better in the mudd but still suck in the snow.

 

[NTB]

You had to buy two in May and the other two last week? Just to satisfy my own curiosity, how much do these things cost?

Heh - speaking of tires and cost, my little brother has to figure out a way to pony up for a new set to put on his '94 Firebird Formula, and he's looking at $120 or something a piece, minimum. Me? I just need four 235/75 R15s for my '93 Blazer. Cheap compared to what he's got to get.

Nate

 

[Evadman]

The first 2 were $155 (iirc) shipped from 4 wheel parts and wholesalers. The second 2 were $159 shipped, balanced, and installed from Discount tire. ( figures. They charged me $35 to mount the other 2 the bastards! ) IIRC they are a 305 70 r16 equivelent.

 

[Evadman]

Me? I just need four 235/75 R15s for my '93 Blazer. Cheap compared to what he's got to get.

Nate

Will ya look a that! They make Thornbirds for your truck 😛
29 x 10.50 r15's They are slightly larger by 1" in width and 1/2" in height, but they should fit without a problem.

 

[NTB]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Me? I just need four 235/75 R15s for my '93 Blazer. Cheap compared to what he's got to get.

Nate

Will ya look a that! They make Thornbirds for your truck 😛
29 x 10.50 r15's They are slightly larger by 1" in width and 1/2" in height, but they should fit without a problem.

Cool. Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I'll stick to the regular tires

a) it does snow around here once in a while, and it rains a lot. With my tendency toward a lead foot - it runs in the family 😛 - I'll take the extra on-road traction.

b) I don't do enough off-roading to justify tires like that

c) I'm already partially deaf; the last thing I want to do is lose what's left of my hearing because of tire noise😛

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Why don't you get STREET tires for the street? Just want to look cool? That is a damn safety hazard that makes real off roaders look bad.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Jellomancer
Why don't you get STREET tires for the street? Just want to look cool? That is a damn safety hazard that makes real off roaders look bad.

Nah, I got them because I do go off-roading frequently. Every winter, I also drive around and pull people out of ditches whenever it snows. I figured these would help in that endeavor. Frankly, I will probably buy another set of rims and use these only as 4 wheeling and snow tires since they are pretty loud. If I have to make any long trips this winter I will be using my Zuk because of the noise.

 

[vi edit]

How much does one of those tires weigh? They look BIG.

 

[JC]

Loud, eh? So it's like having FOUR Delta 38s screaming at you?

😛

JC

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Jellomancer
Why don't you get STREET tires for the street? Just want to look cool? That is a damn safety hazard that makes real off roaders look bad.

Nah, I got them because I do go off-roading frequently. Every winter, I also drive around and pull people out of ditches whenever it snows. I figured these would help in that endeavor. Frankly, I will probably buy another set of rims and use these only as 4 wheeling and snow tires since they are pretty loud. If I have to make any long trips this winter I will be using my Zuk because of the noise.

Get some bling bling 24"s.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
How much does one of those tires weigh? They look BIG.

I didn't weigh them 😛 My guess would be about 90-130lbs wheel and tire. but it is just a guess.