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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 05:01 AM
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I'm moving on up to 35s soon and want to try out the new Dick Cepek Extreme country. They just came out months ago, and have been on backorder on most of the big name sites but I now have access to a set. Clearly not many people are running them yet so I'd like to be able to give anyone potentially interested in the future something to work off of. I've never run dick cepek tires tho, so I wanted to ask the opinions of anyone that's had them. The tires are affordable enough, but I could get km2s or 33x13.5 mud grapplers for the same ish price too. Let me know what you all think. Should I stick to the tried and true brands or put myself out there and try something new?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 07:45 AM
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I took the plunge and I'm glad I did. Dick Cepek is closely related to Micky Thompson, these brands have been around forever. Good road manners, and you will look like a hero on the trail.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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I took the plunge and I'm glad I did. Dick Cepek is closely related to Micky Thompson, these brands have been around forever. Good road manners, and you will look like a hero on the trail.
Nice! Looking good, thanks for the feedback. Are those 33s?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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you can get them in 2 ply can't you? would love softer sidewalls
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by burg3rlicious
Nice! Looking good, thanks for the feedback. Are those 33s?
yes sir
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by denverd1
you can get them in 2 ply can't you? would love softer sidewalls
they are a 2 ply. I beat them hard last weekend in the rocks and had no issue and they conform well aired down.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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I run Mickey Thompson "10.5 ET Streets" on rear and a set of 3.5x15's fronts.....On my wagon.....8-)


Traction not so good at times though and have problems keeping front tires on the ground.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
I run Mickey Thompson "10.5 ET Streets" on rear and a set of 3.5x15's fronts.....On my wagon.....8-)


Traction not so good at times though and have problems keeping front tires on the ground.
be sure to include the little tidbit they don't want to run radials on the front of a bias ply rear tire car.
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
I run Mickey Thompson "10.5 ET Streets" on rear and a set of 3.5x15's fronts.....On my wagon.....8-)


Traction not so good at times though and have problems keeping front tires on the ground.
them are some some quick tires Fred. What kind of times does that grocery getter pull in the 1/4?

you got two wagons, one that gets the groceries quick and one that can get them anywhere
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Maybe I'll get some stickies too. That seems to be the theme
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