SAMI's Xterra "Stalker"

Stephen · Mar 9, 2011

Retreads, huh? I never thought of that.

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

Stephen said:
Retreads, huh? I never thought of that.

I've heard lots of great things about these tires, so I figured for the price I couldn't not try them. I don't have the money for brand new name brand tires right now.

Check out the difference in height compared to my worn 255/85's..

Stephen · Mar 10, 2011

That tread pattern looks just like my Wrangler MT/R's. I'll have to look into that.

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

Stephen said:
That tread pattern looks just like my Wrangler MT/R's. I'll have to look into that.

You oughta go for these. 235/85's are a kickass size, and would be stellar on your zuk. $90 buck a pop. Or these if you have 15" wheels; $66 a pop, and C load rated.. So a bit more forgiving than an E load rated tire under a zuk.

Stephen · Mar 10, 2011

Those would be pretty sweet, but I've got a bit of tread left on the Samurai's tires. Right now I'm looking for tires for the Pathy.
How are the sidewalls on those retreads?

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

The sidewalls are generally the original sidewalls from the casing. One good benefit to these tires is that they are already 'broken in' if you air down for some wheeling.

What exactly are you after in asking about the sidewalls? Thickness? Durability? Those all depend solely on what casing (original tire) is used. In my case, mine are Nitto Terra Grappler casings and are Load E rated; thus they are equivalent to a 10 ply = thick.

Stephen · Mar 10, 2011

Basically I want to known that the sidewalls are strong enough not to get punctured.

I've never had a problem with that, but I've only ever run BFG AT's and the MT/R's which are both well regarded in their sidewall strength.
I'm sure I'm over thinking things, just worried about the additional weight of the Pathy.

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

Um, ya.. Like I said, that entirely depends on the casing used. Do you understand 'load ratings'?

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

Where are you going to get these mounted at?
I need some new tires and the price caught my attention.

SAMI said:
New kicks just showed up.. I'm $494.15 into these 6 new tires.

4ea 285/75-16 Load E Treadwright Guard Dog on Nitto Terra Grappler carcasses.

And I have these for spares: 2ea 285/75-16 General Grabber AT2's

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

I took them to the Firestone on 900 west and W North Temple, since I have lifetime alignments and it's close to my work...

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

SAMI said:
I took them to the Firestone on 900 west and W North Temple, since I have lifetime alignments and it's close to my work...

What did it run ya to get them installed?

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

$61+tax. They originally told me $74+tax, and I said no. I told them I pay cahs and to give me a better price than that.

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

SAMI said:
$61+tax. They originally told me $74+tax, and I said no. I told them I pay cahs and to give me a better price than that.

That is not too bad.
What size was the old tires ? When do we get to see pictures of them mounted on the rig?

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

The ones that are coming off are worn down 255/85-16 Interco Trxus. Awesome tire, incredible traction in snow and mud.. Sad to see them go.

I should pick the truck up around 5pm today, so pics will follow shortly after that.

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

Good, I cant wait to see them. Just wondering why you chose Nitto Terra Grappler carcasses vs say BFG or Goodyear.

I cant decide on 285/75R16 GUARD DOG M/T (E) which is 33.2 vs 315/75R16 GUARD DOG M/T (D) at 34.7.

I dont know if I have room for the larger and I don't know if I will notice the E rating of the tire on a 97 4runner

How long did you have to wait for your tires as they say they are on back order.

Thanks again!!!

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

I didn't specify which carcass I got, so long as it is E load I'm fine with whatever. I did specify that the set match, which is something I think they try to do anyways.

I was told to expect 4-5 week delivery, and it was exactly 3 weeks from order to delivered.

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

Also, how on earth did you get that price.
I come up with $565.xx

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

On the tires? Or the mounting?

Tires, I had a 10% off coupon code on top of their already lowered current 'sale price'. These tires are vastly cheaper than a brand spanking new tire. I paid $106.04 per tire.

MattL · Mar 10, 2011

SAMI said:
On the tires? Or the mounting?

Tires, I had a 10% off coupon code on top of their already lowered current 'sale price'. These tires are vastly cheaper than a brand spanking new tire. I paid $106.04 per tire.

Thanks.
Ill look for a coupon.

SAMI · Mar 10, 2011

Phone rings....

Me "This is Jason"
Tech "Hey, uh, your tires don't fit"
Me "Front or back?"
Tech "Uh, the back of the wheel well is rubbing."
Me "Front or back wheel well?"
Tech "Back of the front wheel well, it's rubbing."
Me "Are the tires at full turn or in the straight position?"
<tire guy yells out to the tech in the shop for clarification>
Tech "They're turned when they rub, fine when they're straight. And we haven't even let the truck off the lift yet."
Me "Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it."
Tech "Ok."

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