Quote Originally Posted by Riff Raff View Post
Thank you "Jo" for your feedback. I've said it before, and I'll say it again--- unsprung weight, boys, unsprung weight!!! Remember your factory OEM tires weighed only 34 lbs. Then people put on heavy "LT" series tires that are easily 20--30 lbs (or possibly more) greater in weight per tire. Then, multiply that times 4 tires. Yikes!!!

Consequently, your VX launch, MPG, and braking are greatly affected in a negative way. The added tire weight on your small VX OEM brakes can easily result in you causing a rear-end collision, especially at freeways speeds encountering a sudden grid-lock traffic jam ahead (very dangerous). Your maximum ceiling tire weight cap should be no greater than 10 lbs over OEM; or a maximum weight of 44 lbs per tire!!!

That's why I keep harping on two(2) specific tires for those who want an A/T version tire; they are:

PRO-COMP A/T in P285/60R18 (31.4" O.D./43 lbs)
GENERAL GRABBER AT2 in P275/65R18 (32" O.D./44 lbs)

The lightest M/T version tire on the market seems to be the YOKOHAMA - GEOLANDAR M/T+ in tire size LT285/75R16 (33" O.D./52 lbs), but this tire is NOT available in 18".

My next tire for my VX will be the GENERAL GRABBER AT2 in tire size P275/65R18 (32" O.D./44 lbs) at less than $150 each!!!

The true "secret" is to focus on only "P" series (aka: P-Metric) tires for the VX. For those who want an M/T version tire should focus on Load Range C or D tires. Stay clear of all Load Range E tires, as the E's are just way too damn heavy for the small sporty and nimble VX.

Thank you "Jo" for helping me prove my point. Riff Raff
you are absolutely correct when it comes to a stock VX...stock with larger tires=trouble, braking problems (which i have noticed myself lately)

thus is why my first thing done to my VX after moab will be drilled and slotted rotors...i only have 31's but it is enough for me to have braking problems.

however, i also enjoy the approved 4wheeling abilities, which i use on a regular basis so i am going to be making the proper movements to make my vehicle still safe to drive at highway speeds...