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Old 03-22-2012, 06:22 PM
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Need new rubber... size ?

Been running Yokohama prada spec-x tires 305/40R-22 for the last 3 summers and not really impressed. Had some cupping issues and tires seem to be wear quick. I guess I should have rotated more often.

I think my issue is running such a large tire has its fall backs in tire wear.

Some great prices out there so I'm looking at sizes....thinking Nitto's

The Nitto's offer 3 sizes..
Same size Im now running 305/40R/22 are $192.00 each
or there's the 285/45/22 at $212.00 each
or the 285/40/22 at $218.00 each

Looking at getting into the Nitto NT 420S and going with a 285/45 22 just to keep things a bit smaller and a bit more sidewall.

Does anyone have any feedback to offer on the Nitto NT 420S and size ??
 
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Old 03-23-2012, 08:29 AM
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Any suggestion or input folks would be appreciated.
 
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Old 03-23-2012, 01:08 PM
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Honestly, an issue with alignment or suspension that would cause irregular treadwear are probably increased some by a wider tire. I've run 305/45-22's on our Expy since 2005 with no problems. I just try to keep an eye on them constantly for any issues. I don't think you will see enough difference in wear patterns between a 285mm and a 305mm wide tire to make any difference. Also, cupping is usually an issue with the vehicle (alignment, worn shocks, steering components) or improper balancing of the tire.
 
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Old 03-23-2012, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by wandell
Honestly, an issue with alignment or suspension that would cause irregular treadwear are probably increased some by a wider tire. I've run 305/45-22's on our Expy since 2005 with no problems. I just try to keep an eye on them constantly for any issues. I don't think you will see enough difference in wear patterns between a 285mm and a 305mm wide tire to make any difference. Also, cupping is usually an issue with the vehicle (alignment, worn shocks, steering components) or improper balancing of the tire.
I guess I would have to agree with you but I never felt an issue with the alignment being off and since the truck was farily new I did'nt think any of the steering components were off. Im now thinking the wheels were out of balance and I waited to long on rotating them.

How often do you rotate your wheels ??
 
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Old 03-24-2012, 01:16 PM
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I rotate mine every 6000 miles.
 



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