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#16
AT tires are the only way to go imo. they're so well constructed these days that they give off little in the noise dept while getting you quite a bit in on-road/offroad driving options. the main hit is the 1-2 mpg due to the heavier, bigger sizing.
so i gladly dumped the boring soccer mom street tires and picked up a set of Toyo Open Country AT 285/60/18s on some aftermarket wheels with perfect width/offset. looks way better and the truck remains super quiet.
so i gladly dumped the boring soccer mom street tires and picked up a set of Toyo Open Country AT 285/60/18s on some aftermarket wheels with perfect width/offset. looks way better and the truck remains super quiet.
#17
Went to Costco and bought the Michelin LTX M/S 2s on the last day of the $70 rebate. Had every intention of going with the Cross Terrains since I got 70,000+ on them (OEM 06 GX470) but the strong #1 ratings on Tirerack and Consumer Reports for the M/S 2s were compelling. Tires feel great so far. Tough to beat the prices at Costco along with the free flat protection, nitrogen and ongoing rotations/balancing.
#18
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Went to Costco and bought the Michelin LTX M/S 2s on the last day of the $70 rebate. Had every intention of going with the Cross Terrains since I got 70,000+ on them (OEM 06 GX470) but the strong #1 ratings on Tirerack and Consumer Reports for the M/S 2s were compelling. Tires feel great so far. Tough to beat the prices at Costco along with the free flat protection, nitrogen and ongoing rotations/balancing.
Can you share your experience (beneifits, differences, etc) with the nitrogen in your tires?
#19
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Mostly extreme service tires will really benefit from Nitrogen - race cars, airplane tires, etc...
While it sounds like a great idea, it is mostly a way for tire shop to generate additional revenue.
I'd take it if it was offered for free (and I believe Costco does), but would not pay an extra dime for it.
#21
Pole Position
It is the 21% of oxygen that is a problem - it is reactive leading to oxidation. The moisture that comes with regular air certainluy contributes to the corrosion process.
Pure nitrogen is inherently dry and non-reactive.
But even considering these facts, using nitrogen to fill your tires is a waste of money and energy.
Pure nitrogen is inherently dry and non-reactive.
But even considering these facts, using nitrogen to fill your tires is a waste of money and energy.
#22
It is the 21% of oxygen that is a problem - it is reactive leading to oxidation. The moisture that comes with regular air certainluy contributes to the corrosion process.
Pure nitrogen is inherently dry and non-reactive.
But even considering these facts, using nitrogen to fill your tires is a waste of money and energy.
Pure nitrogen is inherently dry and non-reactive.
But even considering these facts, using nitrogen to fill your tires is a waste of money and energy.
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