09-07-2011, 11:50 PM | #1 |
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Abnormal Tire Wear
I have a 2008 gas, RXV with Grassmaster 8 inch tires...just the front tires wore out in just a year of driving on paved roads. Air is 30 lbs........dealer checked alignment, said it was fine..He's at a loss to explain the wear...Any idea?
Also: what are the advantages, if any to going to 10 inch tires? Thanks! |
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09-08-2011, 01:49 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
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09-08-2011, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
Nailed it! Soft rubber compound and high PSI will get toasted on pavement. Look for a DOT street tire.
Advantage of 10" rim = will work with a lift kit and disk brakes, huge selection of wheels if you are looking for "style", less sidewall on a standard size tire means less sidewall flex = more stability at speed and better cornering, and a larger selection of tires as well. Check out some of the site sponsors, choices are nearly endless! Welcome to the madness! |
09-08-2011, 01:40 PM | #4 | |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
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As far as 10 inch tires--do the same benefits described above exist if I don't do a lift kit? |
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09-08-2011, 01:49 PM | #5 |
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09-08-2011, 02:29 PM | #6 |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
No lift kit needed, same will apply. Some lift kits will not work with 8" rims, they will rub the spindle in the front
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09-08-2011, 02:39 PM | #7 | |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
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09-08-2011, 03:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: Abnormal Tire Wear
Mine say max operating pressure = 5 PSI They are a little squishy at 5, I run my fronts at 9 and my rears at 11. (Max 36 PSI to set bead)
At 15 PSI, they baloon up to 23's and will rattle your teeth out going down the street! Excell Sahara II |
09-08-2011, 05:24 PM | #9 | |
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Regarding switch to 10 inch, I should mention that I have high speed gears..not looking for more speed, just more stability. |
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09-08-2011, 09:39 PM | #10 | |
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