Airmapper
First Fill-Up (of many)
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY
Oh I love the smell of new tires in the morning. Kinda hurts not smelling my money anymore though. Looks like the first big money mod is going to be tires. A little over 31k on the stock junk Rugged Trails and they are so close to the wear bars I better start making plans for new rubber. I think tires make a huge impact on the look of the vehicle, so I'm sorta excited. Not to mention I absolutely HATE the stock tires.
I think I have my mind made up, but I like to talk tires so might as well chat about it some first. Maybe someone can give me ideas I haven't considered yet. I'll put up a poll as well just for fun.
Right now I'm thinking I'll stay stock size (P4X size) 265/75/16 with Goodyear Duratrac's, C load range. Thought about 285's but really want to keep my speedo accurate and MPG's in check for the time being.
Going to hit me at about $1000 worth, dang I wish I had sucked it up and gotten some last year on the treadlightly and GY $60 rebates. These are going to run me more than the 33" KM2's I put on the Bronco, that just doesn't seem right.
I'm trying to strike a balance between on road and off. 95% of the time I'm on pavement, but I still want a good tire for when I wheel and for winter in the unlikely event it snows.
Another option I considered was Firestone Destination AT's. Cheaper, and it's a good tire, but that P class doesn't sit well with me on an X. I had some on my Escape, but it was a little snot compared to the X, I think I'm going light enough just getting 6 ply C's.
Also thought about going on up to Duratrac E's. Really don't want the stiffer ride and MPG hit from heavier weight if I don't really think I'll need it.
Considered BFG KO's as well, but kinda think the tread is a bit mild compared to the Duratrac, and think they will ride harsh.
I looked at the Wal-Mart knock off Duratrac's, but I'm scared of a Wal-Mart tire, had a set before and they wore out in no time.
Anyway, thoughts, discussion, and suggestions are welcome. If I have a bad idea here maybe you can talk me out of it. :Big Grin:
Next OCD issue for me after this: White letters in or out.....
I think I have my mind made up, but I like to talk tires so might as well chat about it some first. Maybe someone can give me ideas I haven't considered yet. I'll put up a poll as well just for fun.
Right now I'm thinking I'll stay stock size (P4X size) 265/75/16 with Goodyear Duratrac's, C load range. Thought about 285's but really want to keep my speedo accurate and MPG's in check for the time being.
Going to hit me at about $1000 worth, dang I wish I had sucked it up and gotten some last year on the treadlightly and GY $60 rebates. These are going to run me more than the 33" KM2's I put on the Bronco, that just doesn't seem right.
I'm trying to strike a balance between on road and off. 95% of the time I'm on pavement, but I still want a good tire for when I wheel and for winter in the unlikely event it snows.
Another option I considered was Firestone Destination AT's. Cheaper, and it's a good tire, but that P class doesn't sit well with me on an X. I had some on my Escape, but it was a little snot compared to the X, I think I'm going light enough just getting 6 ply C's.
Also thought about going on up to Duratrac E's. Really don't want the stiffer ride and MPG hit from heavier weight if I don't really think I'll need it.
Considered BFG KO's as well, but kinda think the tread is a bit mild compared to the Duratrac, and think they will ride harsh.
I looked at the Wal-Mart knock off Duratrac's, but I'm scared of a Wal-Mart tire, had a set before and they wore out in no time.
Anyway, thoughts, discussion, and suggestions are welcome. If I have a bad idea here maybe you can talk me out of it. :Big Grin:
Next OCD issue for me after this: White letters in or out.....
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