New Tires

[HotFlyer]

Just purchased a set of Kumho ECSTA tires, size 255/55/18. A great street tire. They handle like the VX is glued to the street. They are very quiet and have a good looking tread pattern. The speedometer is only off by 1%. I have not had a chance to drive them in the rain so I will let you know about wet handeling and braking.

Howard

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Love to see some pictures!

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[SoilDoc]

Hotflyer Howard,

I am curious why you decided on 255/55/18's? Other posters indicated that 285/60/18's fit! However, these tires might be too wide for stock rims--I think some might debate this. I decided on 265/60/18 Kumhos (I really hope they fit) and they are supposed to arrive Monday.

The consensus is that these are very good tires whatever the size!

Jed

[HotFlyer]

Hi Jed,

I got the 255/55/18 because:
V-Rated / Stronger construction, they actually weigh 6 lbs more per tire
Sectional width is only .2 inches different from 265/60/18
It was the closest to original diameter / less speedo error

But anyway you cut it, Kumho is an exceptional tire. I know you will be happy with your tires. Good luck with yours.

Howard

[mrtew]

Post pictures when you get them on.

[driver3]

I have the 285/60's and I love them. They're really big compared to the stock tires, people comment on them all the time, and yes they definitely make you feel like you're glued to the road. I think I've posted this before though, do not try to play in the mud with these, they make you feel stupid, and look stupid... all your friends will say "your truck sucks off road" which is obviously not the case.... I have a separate set for off road, but for on road summer driving I love these tires...

[HotFlyer]

driver3

Did you have to trim your cladding for your 285/60/18's?

Howard

[driver3]

Nope, they fit without any trimming at all. I also have 265/75/16's that didn't require any either. My two sets are about the same size. one for off road, one for on... btw, they just clear in the front, but like 1/4 inch in the front...

[HotFlyer]

I have Up Loaded tire pictures in the Gallery.

Howard

[mrtew]

I like that tread! I wanna see the pics of the BIG ones now! Post those!

[TucsonVX]

When i had the Nitto 265/75/17 installed 31.6 inches I had to cut the trim about 1/2 inche off on the inside were it rubbed. I also have to lift the rear since it rubs when going of road. The Kumo 265/60/18 are only 30.6. so they probably would not rubbed.

will post in my gallery when i have them installed on my stock rims

[SoilDoc]

Took some pictures with my cell a couple of minutes ago. Having a slow day at work.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2452

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2453

[AnalogVX]

Originally posted by SoilDoc
Took some pictures with my cell a couple of minutes ago. Having a slow day at work.

Gotta love those cell phones!

[transVXmen]

How much are the Kumho 265/60/18's and where can you get the best deal?

[transVXmen]

Wait ...are you guys talking about 265/60/18's or 285/60/18's?265 285

[mrtew]

Those look like 265's to me. 285's look REALLY meaty! Check out mine by clicking below.... they are the Yokos though.... I'd like to see the Kumho's in my size!

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mrtew/VXpix.html

[SoilDoc]

I bought the 265's from tirerack.com with road hazard for $524. I had a buddy put them on and do a front end alignment for $80 (last time he only charged me 60...inflation). I didn't do much comparison shopping.

I got the 265's instead of the 285's because I remember reading a post that all VXs are not the same. Some had to trim the cladding with their 285's while other didn't--maybe different tires? Wormgod had to do some light trimming with 285s (not Kumho's)...then changed to sweet rims and had to do some major trimming. Guess I am a bit conservative.

I would also like to see what I am missing. Driver3, got a pic of your 285s?

[TucsonVX]

I got my KUMOs from discount tire $104.oo each with free shipping that was back in april.

Tire direct has them for $104.oo each plus shiping from there midwest wharehouse to tucson for $98 bucks.