Hey all,
I just bought Nitto AT tire (285/60/18, 32", reinforced). I have 2004 G500 with stock OEM rims (ET43). I am getting Gollygwagen's spare tire adaptor in 2-3 weeks. For those interested, the adaptor will cost around $150...and Matt Peterson at Rock Ware (www.rockware.net) can make it. Matt is the person Golly used originally to make it. This adaptor will allow you to put the spare with the pretty face out.
Anyway, first impression after 30 miles of driving:
1. It is rock solid on the highway...my G has never track so straight before. It seems more stable.
2. Steering effort has increased a tad.
3. Road noise is increased. There is a slight tire hum...hopefully, this will go away with time.
4. Acceleration is noticeably slower, but still good.
5. Ride quality so far is about the same as OEM Yokohama Geolander H/T. It is not softer...about the same.
6. Needless to say, it looks great!
7. Turning steering wheel to right and left leaves plenty of clearance...no chance of rubbing from steering for sure. I will test flexing soon.
I got these tires at Discount Tire Co...and i have 30 days to testdrive it. They are saving up my Yokohamas.
I will give more input over the next few weeks. So far, the only thing that bothers me (slightly) is the road noise.
Thai.
I just bought Nitto AT tire (285/60/18, 32", reinforced). I have 2004 G500 with stock OEM rims (ET43). I am getting Gollygwagen's spare tire adaptor in 2-3 weeks. For those interested, the adaptor will cost around $150...and Matt Peterson at Rock Ware (www.rockware.net) can make it. Matt is the person Golly used originally to make it. This adaptor will allow you to put the spare with the pretty face out.
Anyway, first impression after 30 miles of driving:
1. It is rock solid on the highway...my G has never track so straight before. It seems more stable.
2. Steering effort has increased a tad.
3. Road noise is increased. There is a slight tire hum...hopefully, this will go away with time.
4. Acceleration is noticeably slower, but still good.
5. Ride quality so far is about the same as OEM Yokohama Geolander H/T. It is not softer...about the same.
6. Needless to say, it looks great!
7. Turning steering wheel to right and left leaves plenty of clearance...no chance of rubbing from steering for sure. I will test flexing soon.
I got these tires at Discount Tire Co...and i have 30 days to testdrive it. They are saving up my Yokohamas.
I will give more input over the next few weeks. So far, the only thing that bothers me (slightly) is the road noise.
Thai.