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From: NJ
That is an issue with the Nittos. I was looking at those originally, but the place where I bought the tires/wheels said I was going to be much happier with the BFGoodrich G-Force TA. I love them. They are more expensive, but it's the only thing between you and the road. I never skimp on a tire.
And they look killer. I went with a 295 45 20 on 20 x 10 in the rear, and 265 50 20 on 20 x 9 in the front. With the towing I do, I wanted to stay in the 20" wheel, it still looks fantastic.
And they look killer. I went with a 295 45 20 on 20 x 10 in the rear, and 265 50 20 on 20 x 9 in the front. With the towing I do, I wanted to stay in the 20" wheel, it still looks fantastic.
you can get away with the nittos but if you aren't a great snow driver
the nittos aren't ideal at all in snow, but I get by...
with those BFG's, i prob wouldnt make it off my block lol
are those pure summer treads?
nittos are "all seasons" lol but really borderline acceptable in snow
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Minneapolis
they are sexy but i cant imagine u run those in Minny winters..
you can get away with the nittos but if you aren't a great snow driver
the nittos aren't ideal at all in snow, but I get by...
with those BFG's, i prob wouldnt make it off my block lol
are those pure summer treads?
nittos are "all seasons" lol but really borderline acceptable in snow
you can get away with the nittos but if you aren't a great snow driver
the nittos aren't ideal at all in snow, but I get by...
with those BFG's, i prob wouldnt make it off my block lol
are those pure summer treads?
nittos are "all seasons" lol but really borderline acceptable in snow
They are just summer tires. I did use them once when it snowed less than 1". I may as well have been on an ice rink with a Formula 1 car....
I have a set of Blizzaks on 18" rims that I run in the winter. I can't wait to get the summers on again. We are in for 12" of snow starting tomorrow again. I want warm.
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From: Springboro, OH
So, I got some interesting information that I thought I'd share. I found a tire dealer locally that can do the road force balancing. He was willing to do it, although it is expensive, but said he doubted it would help. Apparently the low profile wider tires have a nylon cap that goes over the belts and helps keep the rubber from 'wondering' at higher speeds. In some tires that nylon cap will more-or-less flat spot overnight since it is soft from the heat of driving then cools off as it sits. When you start out in the morning it is hard (cold) and causes the shimmy. Once heat builds-up in the tire, it becomes more pliable and rounds out again. Not sure if this is BS or not, but in the words of Top Gun ' that may be BS...but it is really good BS...' Just figured I'd pass on what I found out since others seem to have the same issues...