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Originally Posted by snhrph
 The truck looks great.
Few questions:
1. Is your truck lifted? If not, do the tires rub anywhere?
2. How do the new tires ride compared to stock?
3. How did the new tires affect the gas mileage? |
Truck is not lifted...your basic stock Gx470. When they test fitted the rims they said it rubbed a little at full lock on the front inside fender well plastic. They showed me in the parking lot but it looked like it barely touched. I haven't been able to replicate this driving around today (as in, I haven't heard any buzzing noises as I have experienced tire rub before)... not sure if the truck settled more now and it clears fine or not. It was VERY close, I don't think it will ever be a problem. If it does rub at some point, I imagine the tires or the plastic will wear out and create their own clearance within seconds of contact.... I mean, we're talking barely rubbing at full lock. They also said that they had a little trouble getting the rims on because of the control arms or sways or something... I have no idea what that means or what they were talking about. All I know is that is all fits now... lol
This is Discount Tire... nothing fancy. The whole setup cost ~$1500 or so.
Remember these are 285 x 18 tires... I chose the Nitto Terra Grappler because I heard (read the reviews) they perform great in winter/dirt but aren't noisy. So far, they're great. I was going 70mph on the highway on the way home and there was no extra tire noise. I usually drive with windows open, so trust me, I'd be able to hear it.
The rims are 18x8.5 I believe.
The truck rides a little stiffer... the stock goodyears are definitely softer and soak up the bumps better. I could feel the uneven pavement for the first time in the GX.. not bad... just felt it.. This is the same road that just about knocks my teeth out in the NSX. So, yeah, I gave up a little ride comfort.
No comment on gas mileage yet since I've literally had them on for half a day. I can't imagine it will get better. lol These things look WAY wider than stock....
The truck itself just feels more planted...but I also think it feels "heavier". This of course could just be psychological since I know I know have these massive black wheels where the stock ones used to be.
