Picking out my new tires.

[JAMAS]

I know there are several other tire threads, but I wanted my own.

Its a little ways away (about 4 months) but I am going to get new tires that need to meet the following requirements.

*On/Off-Road
*All Season
*Great Snow/Ice traction
*Quiet

I am generally more on-road than off, but I want to have no problems when we get an Ohio blizzard. Also, the occasional off-road need (few and far between).

My initial thoughts were for the BFG All Terrains, but my current tires are 265/60/R18 and they don't make them in that size. I either need to go with 265/65/18 or something else. Would I even notice the 65 vs. 60?

[WormGod]

I have $5 on Nitto Terra Grapplers. My VX is about 80% tarmac and the tires are wonderful. Mostly highway use and no rumble (though I am Dynamatted throughout). The other 20% is rain and snow, and they have been just as good. No complaints.

[pbkid]

terra grapplers or BFG all terrains would work great for you..

or those new ones that KAT just got...something LTZ

[JAMAS]

terra grapplers or BFG all terrains would work great for you..

or those new ones that KAT just got...something LTZ

I would love the BFG all terrains, but they dont make them in the same size as I have now (265/60/18). Do you think I would have any issue with 265/65/18?

[nfpgasmask]

You know, not to knock the BFG A/Ts, but I had the A/Ts on prior to my M/Ts, and with the snow, the M/Ts win hands down. At least from my experience, the A/Ts would easily pack up, and I had at least 3 scary experiences while trying to stop in the snow/ice with these tires. Once I upgraded to the BFG M/Ts (granted I went from 245s to 265s) I really have had very little traction problems in the snow, and off road they were 100 times grippier than the A/Ts. I suppose they are a little louder though.

FWIW - Bart

[pbkid]

I would love the BFG all terrains, but they dont make them in the same size as I have now (265/60/18). Do you think I would have any issue with 265/65/18?

i dont know all that much about tires...talk to someone who really knows their stuff... richie taylor just did a nice write up on tire info about 4 months ago IIRC...maybe talk to him about changing the 60 to 65

[etlsport]

there is a full 1" difference in diameter from the 60 series to the 65 series.. that will be heavier and change the speed your engine/transmission run at, so youll notice a slight decrease in acceleration and handling.. but your vx will sit 1/2" higher for offroad purposes.. they are about the same size (height) as a 285/60/18 terra grappler than many here have used and loved, so i think you would be ok as far as fitting.. if youre like me though and push your vx through turns hard i think youll be happier with the smaller size,

right now the tires im looking at are..

nitto terra grappler 255/60/18
goodyear fortera tripletred 265/60/18 (this is probably what ill end up with)
goodyear wrangler duratrac (would have to get smaller rims probably but i really like this tire)
bridgestone dueler APT.. not sure about sizing on this one but i do like the tire itself
also considered the falken ZEIX TZ-01 265/60/18 for on-road only

things to look out for when you are buying your tires...

make sure they are at least an S speed rating.. H (this is what came factory) or V would be ideal

generally the larger your voids between tread, the better your weather traction is

directional tires are better for wet handling, but can cause problems if you have a full size spare, and you dont find many truck tires that are directional anyway

if you are calling around for prices.. make sure you make the shop specify whether you are being quoted the tire price or the installed tire price.. theres usually a pretty big difference (20-30 bucks/ tire in most cases)

[Riff Raff]

I know there are several other tire threads, but I wanted my own.

Its a little ways away (about 4 months) but I am going to get new tires that need to meet the following requirements.

*On/Off-Road
*All Season
*Great Snow/Ice traction
*Quiet

I am generally more on-road than off, but I want to have no problems when we get an Ohio blizzard. Also, the occasional off-road need (few and far between).

My initial thoughts were for the BFG All Terrains, but my current tires are 265/60/R18 and they don't make them in that size. I either need to go with 265/65/18 or something else. Would I even notice the 65 vs. 60?

JAMAS--- Ok, let's take a look at your data requirements:

o On/Off Road + All Season = A/T Tread Design.
o Great Snow/Ice Traction = Snowflake/Mountain Rated.
o Quiet.
o Lightweight to maintain VX spirited performance.
o Make the VX look mean & aggressive.
o Long Lasting.
o Increased ground clearance.
o High Quality.
o Will fit WITHOUT "lifting".

Based upon the above requirements; there is only two(2) tires that meet the criteria, they are:

GENERAL - Grabber AT2 in P275/65R18 (32" O.D./44 lbs) This tire is also pre-pinned for "studs" (if desired).
PRO-COMP - All Terrain in P285/60R18 (31.3" O.D./43 lbs) This tire is close in O.D. to your current tires.

The above two(2) tires are BFG A/T "clones", and you will absolutely love the tread patterns of both. Check-out the GENERAL's at www.TireRack.com and check-out the PRO-COMP's at www.4WheelParts.com and www.TruckAddOns.com