Different Size/Brand Tires

[zuhl]

I just put the Wrangler SAs on mine in a 265/60/R18. On my first tank thereafter, I thought my mpg was terrible, down from 20 hwy to 15. It seems to be improving though, as I got 19 on a mixed city/hwy trip last week. I did not get the pro-grade. To me they are actually quieter than the factory michelins. We have a lot of groved roads in Texas and the michelins are so loud you can barely have a conversation in the car when you are on one.

[cdepuydt]

Originally Posted by Sig0110

BTW- The only reason I only got 30,000 miles out of the fronts is because I dont rotate tires. IMO its easier for me to shell out $500 a time for 2 tires vs $1000 for 4 tires at a later time.

Thanks
ROC

I don't want to get into a whizzing match and, no I don't have anything of value to add to this thread...but that has to be one of the most illogical things I have ever heard in my life. You don't rotate your tires, because you'd rather just replace 2 tires at time than all four? What happens if 3 tires wear out because you don't rotate them? You just gonna buy 3?

Correct me if I am wrong, but by rotating your tires, wouldn't you get something like...oh I dunno...45,000 miles (for example) outta all 4 tires? In the time it takes to drive that 15,000 extra miles will be getting outta your tires by rotating them, couldn't you put away enough money to purchase the "other" two tires (in other words all 4 tires) when that time comes?

I would take pakratbob's advice, Sig...rotate your tires and then replace all 4 at the same time. And, again, not trying to start a whizzing match here...that just doesn't make sense to me at all.

[Sig0110]

Bob, thanks for taking the time to write that post.

Originally Posted by cdepuydt

And, again, not trying to start a whizzing match here...that just doesn't make sense to me at all.

I respect your opinion and it was very well put, to each his own.


Now Fast forward to today:

This morning when I woke up I had a low tire pressure light, went up my Mt(no snow) and back down. This afternoon I figured I would swing into the tire store and have it checked. So dude takes tire off and puts a plug in and remounts, I apollogize and insist on a patch. He kindly removes tire and dismounts tire off of rim and calls me. It seems I hit a rock that put a small hole but busted the belt dead center on tread. Rather than risk the repair, I broke down and bought 4 Toyo A/Ts. While they arent the Goodyear SA's they have a little more agressive tread. Weather is calling for 5-9 inches of Snow about 5500ft so we will see how these badboys work on Monday.

New topic- Will Chains harm my RL as long as I keep em tight ?

GEO- I ordered my 2 inch lift kit on Friday, Im hoping I can install with basic hand tools. Home is TX and Im in MT

[pakratbob]

Originally Posted by Sig0110

New topic- Will Chains harm my RL as long as I keep em tight ?

GEO- I ordered my 2 inch lift kit on Friday, Im hoping I can install with basic hand tools. Home is TX and Im in MT

Chains: The only real way to make sure is to put the chains on, load the truck the way you normally would (i.e., passengers, cargo, etc.) and then turn the front wheels stop to stop to see if you are going to clear the fenders/liners and the shock/spring assembly. There is not a whole lot of clearance between the tire and the shock/spring. I know that in some places, there are requirements to have chains under certain weather conditions (I lived in CO for a while!).

2 inch lift: I am envious!!! My wife won't let me do too much to the truck unless it is "necessary." I have daughter going to college out of state (big bucks) and two more kids in high school who will be following in a few years!!!

Best of luck with the tires, chains, and lift!