Hi all,
I just wanted to pass along Frank's comments with a different subject title
since I figure that many interested in 27" BFGoodrich Radial All-Terrain tires
have the 5.5" wide standard steel wheels.  See below.

In a message dated 98-07-15 21:03:28 EDT, FrankGRUN@AOL.COM writes:
>  I replaced the Yokohamas (almost 14800 miles) with the BFG
>  27-8.50x14 LT tires specifically to reduce engine rpm (I still use the
> diesel tranny). Best thing I ever did. I just checked the tires, and I have
more
> than  90% tread left!
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>  BTW, I discussed the 5.5 inch rim issue with a Goodrich engineer, and was
> told to expect a slightly reduced tread life. No handling or safety issues.
When
> I asked about handling problems (in view of the often cited view on this
list
>  that these tires can�t be mounted on rims narrower than 6 inches), he
> laughed and said �why would you want to roadrace that tank?�
>  Frank Grunthaner