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Discount has a tire/wheel package with the nitto Grapplers, any thoughts? Thanks...PR... http://www.discounttiredirect.com/d...ackagesBySize.do?mk=&yr=2005&vid=009897&rd=18
$174.00 per tire...look at the link up top...PR...lifeinthesouth said:they're like one of the least expensive tires available in a decent AT tread.
... the wheels you're getting must be a bit pricey.
Ebay's got the hook-upsnorshor said:. Got 4 265 75 16's on Ebay for $468 shipped.
Thanks for replying: I`m not a very serious off roader. I live down the shore and frequent the pines and access roads to the beaches, but don`t actually ride at the waters edge. Mostly (which is important) I tow a ski and most of the good area ramps are sandy, grass, state parks etc, need decent hook-up to go in and out. The stock Longtrails are horrible in the rain. When I went to look at discounts tire package deals that is what came up? I`ll also ask them if they have had any troubles. I don`t plan on putting chains on at any time...usmc xterra said:I'm not a tire expert in the least. But when I called BFG tech dept. They said that is why I had balancing problems, I had a LT tire where a P tire is designated. They said it was way way too stiff for the suspension. They also mentioned that the construction is so much heavier than what should be on it. (referring to the sidewall plys) I was like well crap, that is what we want sidewall protection! Next time I will go same kind of tire, just a lot smaller. Maybe a few steps down weight rating wise. To lighten it up. Get better MPG. Looking at what is in use and what sells. BFG AT's kinda beat the crap out of anything else. I was looking at the Mickey Thompson AT's. Next time. By then maybe they will have a Kevlar sidewall cheap.
Also, big tires mean you can never run chains. And chains can get you out of a lot of snow and mud.
MC
Got pics of the vitara. I am looking at getting a sidekick for wheeling.Pale Rider said:Thanks for replying: I`m not a very serious off roader. I live down the shore and frequent the pines and access roads to the beaches, but don`t actually ride at the waters edge. Mostly (which is important) I tow a ski and most of the good area ramps are sandy, grass, state parks etc, need decent hook-up to go in and out. The stock Longtrails are horrible in the rain. When I went to look at discounts tire package deals that is what came up? I`ll also ask them if they have had any troubles. I don`t plan on putting chains on at any time...usmc xterra said:I'm not a tire expert in the least. But when I called BFG tech dept. They said that is why I had balancing problems, I had a LT tire where a P tire is designated. They said it was way way too stiff for the suspension. They also mentioned that the construction is so much heavier than what should be on it. (referring to the sidewall plys) I was like well crap, that is what we want sidewall protection! Next time I will go same kind of tire, just a lot smaller. Maybe a few steps down weight rating wise. To lighten it up. Get better MPG. Looking at what is in use and what sells. BFG AT's kinda beat the crap out of anything else. I was looking at the Mickey Thompson AT's. Next time. By then maybe they will have a Kevlar sidewall cheap.
Also, big tires mean you can never run chains. And chains can get you out of a lot of snow and mud.
MC
OT: I recently had a 2001 Suzuki Vitara convertible, with Calmini susp kit, hard top, custom made front gaurd with hitch recieve built in and so on, the stock tires were wimpy, after the Calmini kit I install Kelly Springfield MT tires on Outlaw 2`s had no problem and they were stiff side wall, just my 2 cents...PR...
Yes, the Vitara came out really cool!!! I don`t know how to post pics here, if you PM me your e-mail addy I`ll send them to ya!...PR...bigdaddychia said:Got pics of the vitara. I am looking at getting a sidekick for wheeling.Pale Rider said:Thanks for replying: I`m not a very serious off roader. I live down the shore and frequent the pines and access roads to the beaches, but don`t actually ride at the waters edge. Mostly (which is important) I tow a ski and most of the good area ramps are sandy, grass, state parks etc, need decent hook-up to go in and out. The stock Longtrails are horrible in the rain. When I went to look at discounts tire package deals that is what came up? I`ll also ask them if they have had any troubles. I don`t plan on putting chains on at any time...usmc xterra said:I'm not a tire expert in the least. But when I called BFG tech dept. They said that is why I had balancing problems, I had a LT tire where a P tire is designated. They said it was way way too stiff for the suspension. They also mentioned that the construction is so much heavier than what should be on it. (referring to the sidewall plys) I was like well crap, that is what we want sidewall protection! Next time I will go same kind of tire, just a lot smaller. Maybe a few steps down weight rating wise. To lighten it up. Get better MPG. Looking at what is in use and what sells. BFG AT's kinda beat the crap out of anything else. I was looking at the Mickey Thompson AT's. Next time. By then maybe they will have a Kevlar sidewall cheap.
Also, big tires mean you can never run chains. And chains can get you out of a lot of snow and mud.
MC
OT: I recently had a 2001 Suzuki Vitara convertible, with Calmini susp kit, hard top, custom made front gaurd with hitch recieve built in and so on, the stock tires were wimpy, after the Calmini kit I install Kelly Springfield MT tires on Outlaw 2`s had no problem and they were stiff side wall, just my 2 cents...PR...