Widest yet safest Tire size?

[autox-racer]

Thanks, the VX turned out better than what I expected when I made it.



You are the 3rd person to ask me for one and I dont have a problem making a kit to share with the VX world.

Kit would inlude:

- Titanium VX punched out
- badge adhesive
- scotchbrite to keep it brushed (although it seems to hold up well - our winter will be the test)
- instructions based on my install experience
- & shipping included to USA

Does 40 bucks sound reasonable?

[mrtew]

I am gettiing REAL close to getting those Nitto's now that the snow is becoming a better possibility. They look sooooo cool and my two and a half year old Yoko summer tires are getting a little slippery even in the rain. What I'd like to know is what the *asterisk means next to the 285/60/18s in the chart and why is the tread depth so much less that for most of the other sizes? Is it specially made for the VX or what?

http://209.240.4.82/acb/showdetl.cfm...unt=1&DETAIL=1

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Originally posted by autox-racer
Thanks, the VX turned out better than what I expected when I made it.



You are the 3rd person to ask me for one and I dont have a problem making a kit to share with the VX world.

Kit would inlude:

- Titanium VX punched out
- badge adhesive
- scotchbrite to keep it brushed (although it seems to hold up well - our winter will be the test)
- instructions based on my install experience
- & shipping included to USA

Does 40 bucks sound reasonable?

Yeah, I think $40 is fine. PM me so we can work out the details (my shipping address, how to pay you, etc.).

That's awful nice of you - thanks!

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[VehiSHARK]

i would like the front badge too please.

thanks

[Medman]

Ok, sorry for the ignorance beforehand, but when everybody says: "I trimmed the cladding a little"; Who trims the cladding? And, more importantly, Using what?! Is it something that a Tire Shop can do, or will I have to do it myself using a Saws-all or something. How is this minor surgery done?

[VX crazy]

I trimmed my cladding, and offered to trim everyone elses also with my Sawzall! Cuts like butter, but you can easily get carried away, even cut metal like butter, I used the metal blade for a cleaner cut. When they lift trucks at the shops they do the same thing! Dont be scared, it looks so much better with the bigger tires.

[VX crazy]

Well Spazz, depends on what the @$$ looks like.....

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I haven't done mine yet, but plan on using my carbide cutter. I also have a dremel tool in case I can't get the much bulkier carbide cutter into any confined space @ any desired angle. I figure I'll do the bulk of the cutting with the wheel/tire off so I have an empty wheel-well to manipulate the carbide cutter in. Than, after re-installing the wheel and checking clearance if any light cutting/grinding still needs done to use the dremel; or get off my lazy ***** and remove the tire again!

I figure with Baxman's excellant pictorial, I already have my VX surgery planned out...."Nurse, the carbide cutter if you will....prep the dremel....scalpel please....We have a heartbeat! Prepare to close!"

Eighth post on first page:

http://club.vmag.com/ubb/Forum39/HTML/001927.html

[mrtew]

Originally posted by autox-racer
I got the Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/60/18 and love them. i swear they change the look of the stock VX. Only required a small piece to be trimmed.

Well, I finally ordered the Nitto's from Discount tires because your pictures look so hot! Please tell me if there is any reason that you wouldn't recommend them before I pay for them! I am pretty sure I am going to love them though!

[autox-racer]

hey sorry i could never find a time to meet up with you at the tech center... i tried a few times but i have just not been over there in awhile.

you will love the tires. there is no real drawback. other than for me, going from a stock diameter to these made the acceleration a little slower. the looks offset the lose in acceleration. (if it would just snow so i can play)

trim the small piece off your cladding before you go in and you will not have any problems.

[Teckhardt]

What pressure are people running in the 285/60's for the best wear & performance?

[Tone]

Max air as stated on the tire sidewall.

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Seeing as to how the speedo and odometer go down with an increase of tire/wheel diameter, what - if any, would be tha best way to keep track of mpg...

Im off like 11.3% from the tire calculator :

From: 245/70-16 (Stock?)

To: 285/75-16 (Current

[MrCrowley]

285/75/16? are you running with a lift or no. I would love to know if they fit stock. Any rubbing issues? I already trimmed a little to fit 265/75/16 and wouldnt mind trimming a little more if they will fit. I know these will fit on a Trooper but the VX of course has a little less room in the wheel well department.

[-x-]

No lift and no problems* , of course i had to do a bit of trimming to the cladding but in my opinion very much worth it



(Sorry not that great time to update tha cam...x)



*Except the speedo being off (im always over the limit anyway)
*And not being able to keep good track of my miles per gallon
maybe?