needed a tire opinion?

[pbkid]

hey guys im getting ready to buy my tires for moab and whatnot for the VX...just wanted some opinions from you guys who have had a little more experience in the offroad world....keep in mind that im a poor college kid....so money is a factor, but if im going to get a noticable increase in one tires performance against another...im willing to spend the money for the better tire....heres what ive found thats reasonable...
http://www.stopandgotires.com/model....l=Courser%20MT
http://www.deltatire.com/catalog/tir...D=2&tireCat=LT
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/ti...il.php?id=1662
and the BFG mud terrain......

thanks guys

[tomdietrying]

Are you buying these for Moab or a lot of mudding after Moab. You know the more rubber you have on the slickrock the better. With that said, I like the Yokos of the three. For an all around tire, Moab, highway and mudding, you can't go wrong with the Nitto Terra Grappler All Terrain 285/60VR-18. That's just MO.

Any tire you decide to put on the VX will look sharp.

Peace.
Tom
012009

[Triathlete]

You seemed to do alright on bald street tires last time! :laughr: :laughp: :laughg:


Seriously though. Of the ones you posted the Geo's or the BFG MT (especially if you can get the new ones) are tried and tru!

[Ldub]

After four years working in the tire industry (when I was much younger), I steer clear of "discount" brands, or brands I've never heard of.
The Yokos & the BFGs would be good, but I'm also a die hard Nitto fan.
Terra Grapplers are by far the best all around tire I've ever driven...great combination of wet/dry traction & very little road noise.
Bridgestone Dueller "REVO" is another excellent choice.

[ojmagg]

Here's what I bought...

http://www.stopandgotires.com/model....er%20AT%20D693

Def not the best off-road tire, but pretty good on and off road. Very good in the little snow we had this year...

[LittleBeast]

Nitto Terra Grappler ALL THE WAY!!!!! Unless you want to change wheels out, then go with Nitto Mudd Grapplers. Here is my suggestion on stock rims: Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/65-18, here is a link

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...36&rd=18&ar=65

Going to have to cut cladding just a little (no big deal) and raise the front torsion bars just a little to ride level (no big deal again), but if I had to do it over I would get the 285/65-18 Nitto Terra Grapplers listed above, best bang for the buck in my opinion, unless you want to change wheels too.

[Gussie2000]

Hey check this web site : tirerack.com

You can compare different kinds of tire brands & models that perfectly in the VX & beside that you can look at al kins of tips

[crager34]

hey guys im getting ready to buy my tires for moab...

My opinion: Don't just buy for Moab, but buy for your driving as well. Think about how much off road driving vs. on road you will do. Look at the tire life, warranties, etc. A/T's will be quieter (for the most part) on the road which is where most of us spend most of our time and are the best all around tire. If your buying just for Moab, then go M/T's or more aggressive.

Buying cheaper now due to being a poor college person, doesn't always equate to cheaper in the long run. When I couldn't afford the tires I wanted I took out a "dad" loan and made sure I got 4-5 years out of the tires, including off roading.

[Knivx]

I really wanted to get some nice mud tires of knobby things that just looked sweet and perform very well off road. Having only owned 4wd vehicles, most of which have had mud tires, the vx is the first that I've put AT's on. I shopped around online and managed to get 265/75r16 Nitto Terra Grapplers and 4 Hummer H3 wheels all for under 800 bucks which is good cuz all the local tire places wanted at least that much just for tires. I really like these tires and they seem to be pretty inexpensive compared to other brands like bfg. I have yet to really try them out in much more than some snowy mud but they performed very well. And they're quiet and will probably last me quite awhile even with off-roading. I found all my stuff on ebay, i'd suggest checking it out.

[pbkid]

alright, thanks for all the great idea's guys...im gonna keep looking into options until i get my loan put completely through...by then i should have the lift on and be able to determine what size i can fit...

[Ldub]

alright, thanks for all the great idea's guys...im gonna keep looking into options until i get my loan put completely through...by then i should have the lift on and be able to determine what size i can fit...

A lot of what will fit, will depend on the backspacing of the wheel you choose.
Mine are 5" backspacong on a 20" x 8" wheel...which allowed the fitment of 33"x12.50"x20" tires. Also OME 919's & a 1" poly spacer (I carry a lot of weight), T-bar crankage, a good bit of trimming & not so gentle massage with a 2 lb. hammer were also involved.