Tires..again

[ScottinMA]

Hi,

It's that time again. My scorpion zeros are about toast (285-50-18s) and I'm looking for something that will be good with New England winters yet sporty enough to get me through the summer. The zeros were Great in the summer and Sucked in snow....wide tread, etc. So listas that drive in all four seasons...what is the suggested tire??

[Ldub]

SURVEY SAY'S...

In no particular order...

Nitto Terra Grapplers

Yoko Geolanders

Bridgestone A/T REVO

Also ran (maybe a little more noisy/agressive than you want) Goodyear MTR

[VXDRUMMER2]

I currently have the Nitto Terra Grapplers on my VX and they are awesome! They arent very loud and i drove with them in the snow this past winter and they were great.

[LittleBeast]

Nitto Terra Grapplers....... yeah that is all I am going to say...... the end

[chosen one]

What kind of miles do you guys get out of these tires?

[ScottinMA]

What size Nitto Terra Grapplers are you running?

[LittleBeast]

285/60 R18 - no lift just great tires. I think there might be a little small bit of trimming on the front under side plastic, but you cannot see it at all. Last set of these I had lasted around 45k miles and probably still had another 5k on them at least, I still have all four of those old ones out in the garage. Never had a problem or complaint and I drive the heck outta tires, before these I was averaging a full set of tires a year. Of course I drive quit a bit, and do not slow down for much of anything.

[ScottinMA]

Would these work? Nitto Tires Terra Grappler P255/55R18 without cutting the cladding and changing the speedo too much? I was hoping for something wider but I'm not going to get out the saw on my baby. BTW, 131 hits on this thread. What a forum! Scott (the moderator), thank you for making this forum and all who offer their perspectives.

[LittleBeast]

Well, to be honest for the best external appearance in my opinion and many others on this forum the wider 285's are the best bet. Once they are mounted they just look like the VX was meant for a 285 tire, and the cutting is to the underside of the plastic, it is very minimal and only on the front. If they had not already been on the VX when I got it I probably would not have taken the chance either, but man I am glad they were already on there. But it is your call, and the 255/55's would definitely fit on the rim here is the info from Nitto on the 255/55's:

Tire Size = *255/55R18 109S
Stock # = 200-440
Tread Depth = 10.1
Inflated overall diameter in inches = 29.02
Overall width in inches = 10.43
Approved rim width in inches = 7.0-(8.0)-9.0
Max load pressure = 2271@50
Revs per mile = 717
* - Indicates Extra Load (XL)

[VehiX]

I live in NH and I'm currently running the Toyo Open Country A/T's (on stock 16's). There's good siping on the treads for the snow and ice and performed quite well last winter. The sidewall is still pretty stiff to allow for good handeling on the pavement when it's dry and there is minimal hydro-planing in the wet puddles. The price wasn't bad either

[biju]

Mmmmm.... grapplers.

I have roughly 21k on mine now (yikes). Couldn't give you the specs - but they look to be in really good shape (and that's after two Zu's). Plenty of tread, no uneven wear...

there are other great tires out there, but I just haven't found (used) them yet. for now I can say the nitto's are keen.

-biju.

[ScottinMA]

Ok, I'm convinced that Grapplers are THE choice. So I guess I just need to figure out whether to go conservative or cut cladding. Appreciate all your input.

[NYVX]

decided on Geolandars...285/60/18 on stock rims....this tire is rate xl and has higher load capacity than Nittos and other tires this size...seems more nitto's and others out here...interested in what tire pressure you all are running?

What is minimum safe pressure for on road highway speed operation?

if there are any Geolandars in my size out there would love to hear your experiences and advice???

Thanks

[psychos2]

What capacity are they? my nittos are LT265/75R16 E and have a load capacity of 3415 lbs @ 80psi . And the 285/60R18 have a capacity of 3086lbs @ 50psi . I do not think the geolanders are rated higher than that. I ran my last set at 45 psi. my new set a little lower at 40 psi . As the rears had a little extra wear in the middle which would mean too much pressure causing uneven wear. You may be able to find out from Yokohama what psi they would recommend. shawn

[NYVX]

thanks..you're right.....(must have looked on wrong line)... the duelers,kumho,sumitomo's and scorpions are the ones with lower load rating.actually glad that the favorite has similar load rating...was afraid of extreme rough ride.