[Dew]

Okay, so I'm going to be getting new tires very soon. Since I'm not dedicated to any particular company, I wonder what your opinions are on which brand I should go with. I'm not looking for super expensive ultra-mega high performance tire since lets face it,... it's just an xB. Plus most of my drive consists of sitting in traffic. What is the best tire I can get for the best price? btw, I will be needing 215/40/18s

I've been told Nankangs are surprisingly not as bad as you would think for the price

 

[DTRAIN619]

Nankangs or Kumhos IMO should take care of it. Like you said, it's just an xB.

 

[smoke20]

I've always had good luck with cheap kumhos and falkens.

 

[DTRAIN619]

I've always had good luck with cheap kumhos and falkens.

Same for me. The Kumhos actually wear pretty good for the price, the grip isn't bad either.

 

[boxd_up_2]

I've got Capitols on mine, great traction, excellent wear(so far), and very smooth at road and hwy speeds. Not bad price-wise either, $90 ea.

 

[LuvmyxB]

What the hell do you guys mean..."its just an xB???"

WTF is that supposed to mean!

GO BUY A HUMMER!!!!!!!

 

[DTRAIN619]

What the hell do you guys mean..."its just an xB???"

WTF is that supposed to mean!

GO BUY A HUMMER!!!!!!!

Don't get all bent out of shape and start that "Hummer" stuff!


We were just speaking in terms of spending money wisely on tires, no need to buy "Z" rated tires for a 105hp box when "H" will do just fine. You follow me?

No slight on our beloved boxes intended, and apologies to all whom I may have offended.

 

[LuvmyxB]

Dont rag on that "Hummer" stuff! You dont want to be on THAT list!!

 

[DTRAIN619]

Dont rag on that "Hummer" stuff! You dont want to be on THAT list!!

 

[squirrel]

I've been running Nitto NeoGens lately. I have them on my Matrix, they replaced S-03s, and on my 17 inch Buddy Club wheels, and 18 inch bBiSt/Sport Max wheels. I will have Falkens on my other set of Sport Max wheels since Nitto doesn't have the size I need for 9.5 inch wide wheels.

 

[DTRAIN619]

I will have Falkens on my other set of Sport Max wheels since Nitto doesn't have the size I need for 9.5 inch wide wheels.

Thanks again, mister!

How soon? And in the same color we talked about?

 

[squirrel]

Thanks again, mister!

How soon? And in the same color we talked about?

The 18x9.5 wheel on the table last weekend was mine.

I just left the other 3 back at house.

Fender rolling tool should be here this week, so they will be on as soon as I get the tires and fenders rolled even more than what's rolled now.

 

[DTRAIN619]

You gonna roll 'em flat this time? I'm still waiting to hear from Steve. And how much was the fender rolling tool?

 

[squirrel]

You gonna roll 'em flat this time? I'm still waiting to hear from Steve. And how much was the fender rolling tool?

Yeppers, going to roll them flat so I can fit those wheels on the drop I'm at.

The tool was the price of at least two of the wheels.

 

[bluebb05]

I Work At A Tire Shop For The Box I Recomend Falken I Run The Falken 512 And They Look Sick And Grab Like Crazy Sometimes So Crazy Casue The Traction Light To Come On

 

[bluebb05]

225/40/18 Or 225 30 18

 

[AirecK]

let me know how it goes Brad....
as i too will be running that same set....

i need to roll aswelll w/ the 4" drop i'll have......

 

[DTRAIN619]

Yeppers, going to roll them flat so I can fit those wheels on the drop I'm at.

The tool was the price of at least two of the wheels.

Looks like I may have to come up so you can do mine, just waiting on Steve to let me know about my wheels.............

 

[EticketXb]

Okay folks "its only a Xb" but its all so "the only thing" between you and the road.......spend some dough on the tires and be safe.......This comes from a 12yr tire guy.........

 

[DTRAIN619]

^^^^^^^
Well said! Recommendations?