Tires..again

[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.

[ISCE]

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?

I have ran my Nitto's at 38psi right from the start and they are holding up VERY well. I did try 43psi, but this firmed up the ride just enough to cause my rear seat passengers to complain TOO much about the ride back there.... darn kids...

[ScottinMA]

Wyrrej

I was just looking at the front cladding this morning and wondering what the trimming looks like. You (or anyone else for that matter) wouldn't happen to have some pics of the cladding after the trim would ya??

[WyrreJ]

Get the big ones and cut. That's what I did. It takes like 30 seconds to trim the corner off the cladding at the same time the wheels are going on. It isn't like you really have to measure or make sure you get the same amount taken off on both sides - it is so unobtrusive that you could cut off twice as much as you need to and still no one would notice.