Need sound advice on TIRE UPGRADE!

[Child's Play]

I've got 275/55 R18's on and I really like them. They don't "bulge" out to much from the side of the rim and I didn't have to trim any cladding. The tires areToyo Proxes S/T's and you can find them at https://www.tiresavings.com/index.php. Just put the tire size (275/55 R18) and they will come up. Take a look at my gallery, I beleive there are a couple of pics. in there.

Adam

[Beavertractors]

I bought BF Goodrich long trail TA's from Tire rack this week..$58 a piece 265 60 18..( I checked Today they are still on sale) Getting them mounted tomorrow morning.. The shop I had them sent to called today, all upset, asking me if I was sure they were going to fit??I searched thru the site and read that all I have to trim is a small amount..I will try to post photos..Tony B

[tomdietrying]

I just bought some new shoes. It sounds like my driving is a lot like yours. I went with Yokohama AVT 285/60/18. There was no trimming required. It's a forward aggressive looking design that seems to fit the VX perfectly. As a matter of fact, Wormgod, has a picture with them on his VX. It's labeled "Most Viewed Photo" and is 4 boxes down from the upper right corner.

Peace.
Tom

[drdavidr4u]

Just had to chime in...

Love my tire upgrade...went for the more agressive looking tires...nitto grapplers in 285 60 18 I believe....cost about 175/tire and was worth every penny!!!

I love how my VX looks....most agressive thing on the road now!
Handles great, was fine in the snow...no floating noticed....slight road noise not too bad though...WIN WIN deal!!! fills in the wheel well like it was meant to ...why they didnt put these on to begin with I'll never know!

check out the comparison...stock vs nittos!!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...cat=500&page=1

[SilverBullet75]

I love my 255-70-16 GoodYear Wrangler MT/R's! They are a very agressive tire. The noise level is not bad, and the off-road ability is wonderful! Only complaint: Pavement emergency braking/maneuvers make me a little nervous. Low Traction and easy lock-up are issues. But, I'm hard headed and love the tires anyway! LOL! (Just makes me a more careful/strategic driver).

[Triathlete]

I bought BF Goodrich long trail TA's from Tire rack this week..$58

I believe these are the same tires VXCaver is running. They wear really quickly. His are close to 0 tread after only 25000 miles. They also didn't perform to well off road other than dirt roads!

[Moncha]

NOW you tell him!!

[Beavertractors]

My stock Brigstones were worn out at 32,000 and had dry rot. I have been using the BF Long trails for a few years,(good price at Sams club) I have a set on my 97 Wrangler 30 9.50 15 50-60,000 miles and at least another 10,000 left. they are real noisy,but thats what the 500 watts and subs are for.. I had a set on my Caddy and Chevy Pu no problems,...I run 3or4 cars I can't spend 700 on tires. Tony B

[LITTLELAURIE]

I just thought I'd add my two cents......I just bought new Yokohama AVS tires, size, 285/70/16's. They fit great,(with a bit of trimming), and fill up the wheel well nicely and they give my VX that desirable bulldog stance! I think the Yoko's are the perfect summer time tire!

[Moncha]

I've had my Yokes for 2 seasons now, they suck in snow but are a major blast on dry pavement! I even ran them in Moab last year and a lot of folks were very impressed at their grip on the rock... I run 255/55/R18 and they do fill up the wells and look perfect with the vehicle.

Hells Gate in Moab with Yokes.

[VXNIT]

tomdietrying, Can I get a pic posted or email me with those tires?? Thanks

[Joe_Black]

I'm running the Kumho Ecsta STX on the Dragon right now in 18" and I'm a full-on Kumho convert now. After being a die-hard tire snob for 20+ years I'm thoroughly impressed! A fantastic street tire at a great price.

[Triathlete]

On the street I am running my beat and worn out BFG AT's (265/75/16's). Offroad (and on-road to the trails) I am now running Goodyear MTR's in the same size. I have to say the MTR's are much better offroad than the AT's. In Moab they performed awesomely...on some obstacles out allowing me to ease up stuff that much better built vehicles had problems doing (either that or I was just a superior driver ) They are a bit louder on the road than the AT's and if driven daily would probably wear faster though. If stock height some slight trimming may be required.