55 is good, consensus is low 50s to high 50s…once at 65 most drivers don’t like the ride (too stiff/rough, feel every bump). Load is key, if fully loaded then it should be closer to 60 psi. If empty then 50 should be fine.
finding the right balance between MPK and comfort is tricky, can also...
how are yours wearing, imagine you have a tire gauge handy and know how many miles you have on your set? Any data would be helpful for anyone interested in the Goodyear Wranglers.
Correct, being a snow tire at only 580 and a temperature rating of “B” - it’s safe to assume this tire would not be a longer lasting tire like AS+3 or the Defender M/S2.
but I actually see some safety benefits to tires that wear faster, often they cost less too.
If willing to take a little range hit then you could consider the following two options:
KUMHO ROAD VENTURE AT52 - Size LT275/60R20
or
FIRESTONE DESTINATION X/T
- Size LT275/60R20
Key difference is Firestone is wider, both should be decent off-road. If you want 10% better efficiency/range then...
Imagine it’s just the heat and roads that are eating up your tires…you could try the Michelin M/S2 and see if they might last a little longer…anything >800 UTQG is going to last longer than 500-600 range.
Tire Rack Test:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=328
“Yokohama Geolandar CV 4S (Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season, 235/55R19 105V)
What We Liked: Its maneuverability in the wet and dry is great for the category.
What We'd Improve: It could use some minor attention to...
6400 mile update on the CV4S tires.
Notes:
A soft tire that will definitely be better suited for colder weather (noticed that efficiency is good till around 80 degrees, after it seems to drop and 90+ is not good at all (makes sense that the soft compound will perform better in 55 vs 85…
EVMike has gone off the grid.
For a tire like this efficiency isn’t/shouldn’t be a primary concern. All 3 options and nearly the same height. If off-road is a focus then 285/60 delivers a 10” wide tire, only 51# each.
Some might prefer the 34.5” size which is still 9.6” wides. The OEM size...
Did you read the review in link above?
Sailun TerraMax RT: The Drive ’Em in the Desert Review
There just might be someone that likes this tire as well as the price point, that’s why. Believe it or not most of the reviews for Sailun tires are decent, I’m not sure this is the junk tire you...
Here’s a potential option for a budget friendly winter tire:
https://simpletire.com/brands/sailun-tires/terramax-r-t
Review:https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/sailun-terramax-rt-tire-review/
33” size is only $160 per tire.
also a studdable 34” size for $220.
tread depths between 16 and 20...
You can thank the 1970s station wagons for this regulation. People were overloading them which resulted in excessive tire blow-outs…
Non-LT (passenger) tires must be derated when used on non-passenger vehicles primarily for safety reasons, including managing the load capacity, preventing...
Issue is unsprung mass:
Components not supported by the suspension, like wheels and brakes (a portion of the suspension too).
Excess unsprung mass negatively impacts efficiency by:
• Increasing energy consumption due to the extra energy required to accelerate, decelerate, and maintain...
Yes, due to liability.
There are 4 key considerations:
Tire load (116): 2,756#
Speed (H): 130 mph
Traction A - High
Temperature A - >115 mph (B-<115 mph)
20” OEM is 116H 640AB, so an incompatible tire can be achieved by doing ANY of the following:
Reducing the load capacity (115)
Reducing the...
This is an older discussion on the great 115/116 debate. I would not run 115 load tires since there are so many other 116+ options, but it’s certainly possible if you find a shop that doesn’t check.