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I am going to finally pull the trigger on my new tires. I will be ordering a set of General Grabber AT2 in 255/60R18. If anyone has any reason why I should not get these tires, please speak now or forever hold your peace. I just wanted to check one last time before I bought them.
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As a side note, this change of tires will leave a rather nice (90% tread left?) set of Kumho Ecsta STX 265/60/R18 available. Make me an offer if you are interested.
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Didn't like the Kumhos?
I wanted a set of All-terrain tires for snow, etc. The Kumho's were put on by the PO. They were great for dry and rain, but I wanted somthing more significant for Ohio winters.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
Its kinda funny, I actually saw the same Kumho tire (different size) on a corvette that I pulled up next to the other day.
Go bigger. ;)
I'd go for the Kumho's but they'd leave a 1.5 inch gap all the way 'round my rim. Hard to keep em aired up that way.
I wanted to stay around the same size that I have now.Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Ahh I see. Opinions vary but I was really pleased with the Kumhos when I had them. Wyoming Christmas blizzard was handled... er, handily.Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
Hope this isn't thread jacking.
I agree with Mave, go bigger!
Do NOT make statements like that 'round here. Boss Man said I had to keep it 'family friendly'.Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
...can't stop laughing...
We get it. You have BIG tires. Every other post from you lets us know that.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
Compensating?
HAHA! Still laughing....
I have heard both sides. Some have said the Kumho's do great in the snow, others have said not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
My vision for my VX included a set of all-terrain tires, so perhaps I am using this as an excuse.
Yer runnin 18's, I'm only runnin 15's.
Who's compensating???
Whatever you gotta tell yourself "Captain Offset from Hell"Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
I may have been a bit quick to jump you. I thought you were talking about wider rims. Not shorter. Hence spreading the gospel of Offset again.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
But you werent.....this time :)
I didn't figure it out till you mentioned you have 15's. Although, you do have large tires.
My bad.:embarasse
Dubs not on-line at this time, but I'm sure he would say something like buy-em and "duct tape".Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
And JAMAS you got me thinkin about how to convince the wifey I need new tires like Nittos or Generals..she prolly won't buy better handling in the snow (she's blonde she might) here in Fl. I could go with the ol you never know when we might need em.:smilewink
COMPENSATION ... tell her that manly tires will make you feel young again ... wink ... wink.Quote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
its all good. I was gonna let you have that one but since you brought it up ... wazza matta. You sleep deprived or sumpin?Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
BTW, 33x12.50's are fairly common round here "difference is ... I make it look good" (Men in Black 1)
Well while we're staying with movie references, try this one on her:Quote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
"Peer pressure's a mother @#$!@#" (Dave Chapelle on why he started smoking weed in Half-Baked)
After she laughs, invent a reason that you need to visit a snow covered area once a year and maybe she'll bite. :D
You feel the tires you have on the VX now make your but look big and if you buy the tires you want now you can save $200.Quote:
Originally Posted by handeeman
This, from the unmarried guy, er, never married guy...:laugho::laugho:Quote:
Originally Posted by circmand
Don't worry, Handi knows not to use that one, not even whisper it.....:laugho::laugho::laugho:
Good try though Dave!:thumbup:
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Originally Posted by VX KAT
I also think a rule for marriage should be the wife has to give advanced warning when she plans to start a fight over something stupid. Then at least the guy could go out do something that will get him in trouble. Then the wife could start a fight over something sane and the guy at least would get the opportunity for a little fun before he gets in trouble
lol that would be niceQuote:
Originally Posted by circmand
JAMAS--- You make me proud. Enough said.:mbrasd:Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
;Dy;Quote:
Originally Posted by Riff Raff
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Originally Posted by circmand
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Originally Posted by VX KAT
You peeps crack me up !:smilewink:smilewink:smilewink:smilewink:smilewin kQuote:
Originally Posted by circmand
And to stay on JAMAS tire thread.
I knew Riff would be proud.
Be sure to check the manufacture date since they are being pulled from some warehouse. http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...492#post173492Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
different kind of snow out west then back in Ohio. Much nicer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZEUS
Definitely! That is priority one. Especially since my tires will be replaced from age before they are replaced for wear. I live about 10 miles away from work.Quote:
Originally Posted by rowhard
goes to show you that you need to get out and use that baby!!! take a road trip, go off-roading... do something!Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
Unless I win the lottery and have spare cash to fit and fix the vx when it breaks, I probably wont be doing a bunch of off-roading. I do, however, look forward to having no problems trekking through the sloppy mud to get to the pumpkin patch and the crazy hill, mud, and ice to get the Christmas tree. I also have been looking forward to the time when we get 8 feet of snow and everyone is panicking at work because they wont close the office. I no longer will need to panic about whether or not I will be able to make it home.Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
It may also make a road trip to Chicago a few times to visit family in the winter.
I just got Grabber HTS 265/70/18 and really like them. I did a lot of research for price, quality and dry/wet/snow ratings. HTS comes out on top, are lighter than the A/t tires and look good, esp w RWL showing
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Originally Posted by blujfan9293
Hey blujfan, post some pics when ya get time...thanks.
what a difference a couple of weeks can make. After some detailed reviews and e-mails with Riff-Raff I have changed my statement ofQuote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
"I will be ordering a set of General Grabber AT2 in 255/60R18."
to
"I have ordered and am having installed tonight a set of GoodYear Wrangler Silent Armor in 265/60R18"
I will keep everyone posted with how they do. Although, I feel very confident in my purchase after e-mailing with Riff-Raff.
Thanks a million Riff-Raff!!!
I recall seeing those, they ranked really high, like 3rd out of 21 in TireRack's tire survey by consumers. Sound great!
JAMAS--- Thanx for your kind words of support and it's my sincere pleasure to help you finalize your tire decision. After we considered many other tires in various sizes besides the Grabber AT2, we discovered there were better options available in a wider 265 series. The GoodYear - Wrangler Silent Armor is an amazing tire with a lot of technological advances, a deep aggressive open tread and the coveted Snowflake/Mountain rating.:yeso:
well....after my ride home from the installation last night, I couldnt be happier. I have nothing to report yet as far as traction goes (snow,rain,offroad,etc). However, the standard ride was GREAT. Everything felt smoother, quieter, and all around comfy. I mounted them white letters in and they look AMAZING. Although, the kumho's did look pretty good too. Just a completely different look.
Bring on the snow!
You know it's coming...Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p