Need suggestion on new tires...

[VXD959]

After looking at the Falken mounted on a truck today, I have no doubt. Those are great looking tires. Asked the owner about performance and his was very pleased with the Falken tires (2002 FORD 150)...

Note: the Falken tires are not for off-roading. Great for mundane/Houston traffic. Since I don't use my VX for serious off-roading, that's my choice: Falken's 255-55-18. I already order them through Discount Tire (backorder). $160/each on sale (usually $172). I should get my new shoes next week.

Thanks everyone for the great input....

[TimG]

Originally posted by Andrey
Are Scorpions noisy ? Any snow/mud experience ? Thanks

Scorpions aren't noisy. I haven't driven them in the snow, but they are not what I'd call ideal for mud. Their voids are to small. I imagine it would be the same problem in snow, but I haven't driven that much on snow (we don't get that much of it in Houston).
Generally speaking, the better a tire is for mud, the louder it is going to be on the highway because of the larger voids in the tread.

[Randy]

Scorpions are not noisy and I have always stayed with the original sizes.

Good luck,

[Andrey]

I was told Pirelli do not have long life and they are a bit slick in the wet condition. So I guess it comes down to Michelin CrossTerrains, Toyo Proxes S/T (275/60/R16 will they ever fit ?) and Pirelli Zero Scorpions. Lets vote !

[ScottinMA]

Just installed the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros yesterday. Size 285 50 18s. Had a heck of a time finding a place that would put them on for me Either they were pissed because I didn't buy them from the installer of they didn't have a machine that would install a tire on an 18" rim. I driven them on highway and around town today and mighty happy with the improvement.

Scott

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[Moncha]

I just put on Yokohama AVS 255/55/18 and so far like them very much... They are different from the OEM Briggies! I like the looks! Didn't think that the extra 10mm would look like much I do see the difference. I was to chicken to go with the 285's.

[johnnyapollo]

After struggling with a slow leak on one of my stock Briggies, I went to NTB to see what they could do. The tire would have to be replaced due to a cut in the sidewall.

I looked into replacing the tire and decided that with 30k miles, I may as well get a new set of 4 (start out fresh!). They wanted $239 each for the Pirelli Scorpions ST (HR rated), but told me that they would price match Tirerack plus freight (after I mentioned that they had them cheaper), so I managed to get 255/55VR18 (the VR were $4 more per tire) for $160.67 each plus all the mounting/disposal, etc fees. They're supposed to be here sometime this week.

I didn't know that they price matched... well worth buying through NTB, due to thier ubiquitous locations and road hazzard warranty. I'll take some pics next weekend, provided everything goes as planned.

-- John

[Tone]

I’d recommend upgrading to the V rated tires if you are into spirited driving since they have a stiffer sidewall for better handling. The V rating also means they can handle higher speeds and temps so offer an extra margin of safety from blowout and speed related failures.

[Andrey]

Toyo Proxes that fit my 16 rim has "V" rating and I love em. The only inconvenience that I've seen so far is the headlights that I need to adjust because Toyo is a bit lower then stock

[Cyrk]

Toyo Proxes S/T ( 255/55VR18 )
Get my vote!

Have had them on for over 2 years, not one problem yet...

-Dave

[Andrey]

Cyrk, I am with you - Toyos are awesome ! I've had them for about a month and 500 miles is not a long period but so far so good. I still have to try them in Boston winter

[VR4-Quest]

I've got 255/60R18 Wrangler HP's on my VX (these are OE on new Range Rovers). Definitely look better than the OE tires, a bit taller and wider (more like what the OE size should have been), they have an aggresive shoulder design, and are suited more for both on and off-road (good compromise). Handling is comparable to OE, even though taller. Acceleration might be hindered very slightly.

[TucsonVX]

Just got Kumo STX's 265/60/18 they look great waiting till i get 40k on the brigstones before i change them out. Got the tires from Discount Tire they price matched tire rack $104.00 per tire plus $57 to ship all 4 of them.

[mrtew]

I've had the Yoko AVX 285/60/18's for 30,000 miles now and they are still looking new! Never a rub, even 4 wheeling, with no trim at all, and they stick like glue and corner great if you keep them pumped up to at least 40psi. And the look sooooooo cool on the VX. I can't recommend them enough. Check out lots of great (and big) pictures of my truck with them at the link below!

[PWX1]

what's the best tire under $120 siped for ice rain and snow and how big can i go without a trim?