265/65/18 tires
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I have no plan on getting anything bigger than this size. Quick questions:
1. Does it rub at extreme steering angles? And when fully compress?
2. Does it fit under in the spare tire area?
I understand that it will slightly affect the speedometer and mileage.
1. Does it rub at extreme steering angles? And when fully compress?
2. Does it fit under in the spare tire area?
I understand that it will slightly affect the speedometer and mileage.
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Madtiger (02-11-19)
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+1 on the Michelin’s ... fills out the wheel well perfectly with absolutely no rubbing. Did not replace spare ... figured spare would only be used for short distance where air-down would address any issues if absolutely necessary ... we’re only talking a 1/2” difference.
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I want to replace spare because difference in diameter may be problematic for VSC......and if you’re off-roading and have CRAWL, then that can really screw up CRAWL i think.
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Anyone have Continental TerrainContact AT?? I know that these are “mild” AT tires but from TireRack reviews, they are excellent dual purpose tires. I spend most of my time on-road/highway.
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The best highway tire with some offroad use is hands down the Michelin Defender LTX (previously the LTX M/S2)
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Are the Defenders quiet??
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I have carefully documented my mileage, and it is running around 15 in town and 20 at 65mph on the freeway. 19 above 65mph. Therefore, whatever penalty exists with the KO2's must be minimal. These tires are noisier than the stock Pirelli tires, but not by much. I don't mind the tire noise at all, considering the improved look and traction.
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Madtiger (02-12-19)
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That's one of their pro's...stupidly quiet actually, and they roll forever. Very little rolling resistance for what they are. They shed water like crazy, and since they're so heavily siped they do well in the snow/ice too.
I think the Defender is warrantied to 60-70k miles depending on the tire size.
I think the Defender is warrantied to 60-70k miles depending on the tire size.
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That's one of their pro's...stupidly quiet actually, and they roll forever. Very little rolling resistance for what they are. They shed water like crazy, and since they're so heavily siped they do well in the snow/ice too.
I think the Defender is warrantied to 60-70k miles depending on the tire size.
I think the Defender is warrantied to 60-70k miles depending on the tire size.
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