tires

[dfjkl]

I've been searching the forums...found some people doing interesting things w/ different tire models. I need new rear tires (old ones magically lost all their tread somehow). As of right now my plan is just to order replacement tires (new pair of OEM's like are on there now, the BFG's). Anyone think this is a bad idea for any odd reason? I thought the tires performed well...just didn't wear friendly. Guess I need to keep the traction control on more. ;)

[dreydin]

ive heard you need to keep the OEM rears at 38-40psi to keep them from wearing in the middle so quickly. the fronts are still the normal 34-36psi. someone correct me if im wrong? not interested in searching for direct citings.

[Bradley G]

I'm on the third set of OEM BFGs, I may be the only one who likes them.:bricks:I gotta make this set last till next year

[dfjkl]

How many miles? I'm curious. ;) I like the tires overall...just don't like how quickly the tread seems to disappear.....

[DWSTANG67]

Go with nitto 420 on the rear great tire wet or dry better traction and look great treadwear

[sd8683]

Go with nitto 420 on the rear great tire wet or dry better traction and look great treadwear
How much $$ are they

[Bradley G]

I have 60 K on the car, I drive it 365, but the winter time she gets her snow shoes.
I got 15-20 K on each set.
If you don't like rear tire wear,

Then don't get a Supercharger!:D
How many miles? I'm curious. ;) I like the tires overall...just don't like how quickly the tread seems to disappear.....

[rayjay]

I liked the OEMs but not the need to replace every 12k. Tire pressures didn't seem to make any difference for mine. The Nitto 420s are great. Running them for summer tires. Snow shoes will be on until spring arrives here sometime towards the middle of next month.

[red]

I went through several sets of BFGs, and every time, I kicked myself for buying them. Fast forward to today, I am now on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. They are among the best-rated wet traction tires and a top pick by consumer reports. Owners have complimented them for providing a smoother and quieter ride, but at the same time, they handle corners and launches like you wouldn't believe. If you can find someone with these tires, take a ride. They'll cost about $190 each, but are well worth it.

[bob6364]

I went through several sets of BFGs, and every time, I kicked myself for buying them. Fast forward to today, I am now on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. They are among the best-rated wet traction tires and a top pick by consumer reports. Owners have complimented them for providing a smoother and quieter ride, but at the same time, they handle corners and launches like you wouldn't believe. If you can find someone with these tires, take a ride. They'll cost about $190 each, but are well worth it.

Thanks for the review I will need new shoes soon and have been eyeing these tires.

[whoskal]

Go with nitto 420 on the rear great tire wet or dry better traction and look great treadwear


That's what I have on the rear....Great tire!!!

Awesome wet/dry traction....tread design looks cool as well

IMO... The only problem is that they are useless in temps of about 40 degrees or lower....the tire just gets really hard and doesn't grip.

[BirchMarauder]

I don't think the rear oem tires were ment to have so much air pressure. the door sticker says 29psi cold. if you maintain 29 psi you won't get center wear. use nitrogen or check it weekly. when you use 34-36psi you are severly overinflating the tires and they will wear the center out faster than the outside. are far as the front oem tires, the door says the same, 29 psi. with that pressure, I haven't had nearly as much inside edge wear on this set as I did the previous set when I just went with the pressure that the tire guy put in there. that's my experience. OEM's rock.

[whoskal]

Roughly 75% of the air you breathe is Nitrogen

PUTTING NITROGEN IN YOUR TIRES IS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!

It will seap just the same as putting compressed air in them, as 75% of it is already Nitrogen.....just check your psi every now and again.

Nitrogen is a tire store gimmick to get a few more bucks out of you.

Go ahead and try to argue with me.....it's pure science.

[Rocknthehawk]

I went through several sets of BFGs, and every time, I kicked myself for buying them. Fast forward to today, I am now on Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's. They are among the best-rated wet traction tires and a top pick by consumer reports. Owners have complimented them for providing a smoother and quieter ride, but at the same time, they handle corners and launches like you wouldn't believe. If you can find someone with these tires, take a ride. They'll cost about $190 each, but are well worth it.

I've got eagle's on my thunderbolt, and couldn't be happier. I've got the rs-a's, and they are awesome. not as sticky as i hoped in dry traction, but a light foot takes care of that. wet traction on them is unbelievable. i havn't felt them hydro once. even on snow and ice they've been very forgiving. i would def recommend eagles.

[red]

tread design looks cool as well

Being truck/SUV tires, I'm sure the wear is great. The biggest problem I have with these tires is that the tread design is radically different from what most people run on the front (i.e., stocks or Nitto 555s). You should be careful mixing and matching tires (compound, tread design, etc.). It can lead to unpredictable handling in poor conditions (e.g., wet roads).


IMO... The only problem is that they are useless in temps of about 40 degrees or lower....the tire just gets really hard and doesn't grip.

Unfortunately, this is the case with almost any summer tire (GS-D3s included).

[red]

I've got eagle's on my thunderbolt, and couldn't be happier. I've got the rs-a's, and they are awesome. not as sticky as i hoped in dry traction, but a light foot takes care of that. wet traction on them is unbelievable. i havn't felt them hydro once. even on snow and ice they've been very forgiving. i would def recommend eagles.

Glad to hear the RS-A's are another good option. I had considered the F1 All-Seasons, but being in Florida, I figured I'd only be using one of the seasons. :sunshine:

[Bluerauder]

I don't think the rear oem tires were ment to have so much air pressure. the door sticker says 29psi cold. if you maintain 29 psi you won't get center wear.
Don't know what door sticker you are looking at. :rolleyes: The door sticker on the '03 MMs says 32 PSI (cold) front and rear. This was changed on the '04 MM to read 35 PSI (cold) front and rear.

Based on lots of information posted here and input from the BFG tire engineers, I have been running 35 PSI front and 38 PSI rears on my OEMs for the past 4 years. I average 21,000 miles on the rears and about 32,000 miles on the fronts. Haven't run 'em bald yet 'cause I swap 'em out when they are down to 3-4 mm. Even wear across the tire so far.