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ufcjeff
08-03-2006, 01:20 AM
The Nitto is more agressive looking but how is the ride?

Nitto Tara Grapplers AT 33" (295/75R16)

Toyo Open Country AT 33" (295/75R16)
NEOCON1
08-03-2006, 03:00 AM
i doubt you will find anything quiter than the TOYO :D
Ipedog
08-03-2006, 03:06 AM
Why AT's instead of MT's? :confused:

If you're going to spend $$$ on tires, then get some TIRES not some tires... :rolleyes:

Get some TOYO MT's. There are many here that can attest to their worth. I doubt that you'll be unhappy. :D
Dirty Harry
08-03-2006, 03:08 AM
Isn't the 33" a 285?
HummerNewbie
08-03-2006, 03:10 AM
Why AT's instead of MT's? :confused:

If you're going to spend $$$ on tires, then get some TIRES not some tires... :rolleyes:

Uhmm, you didn't :rolleyes: :p ;)
Idaho-Hummer
08-03-2006, 03:32 AM
Uhmm, you didn't :rolleyes: :p ;)


ouch
HIHUMMER
08-03-2006, 03:35 AM
Uhmm, you didn't :rolleyes: :p ;)

Newbie! Don't get him going again!!!:rolleyes: ;)
westhillsat
08-03-2006, 04:01 AM
Isn't the 33" a 285?

In the MT it is.

The AT 295 is a 33"
DDWH
08-03-2006, 04:03 AM
ouch

that's going to leave a mark;)
Sewie
08-03-2006, 07:32 AM
Why AT's instead of MT's? :confused:


x2 Are you upgrading from the GY's or the Bridgestone's?
Sewie
08-03-2006, 07:34 AM
In the MT it is.

The AT 295 is a 33"

Specs for both.

http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_specsheet.cfm?id=12

http://www.nittotire.com/popup_terra_sizes.asp
Ipedog
08-03-2006, 12:29 PM
Uhmm, you didn't

Yes... I followed the footsteps of some dear friends... and have been kickin myself in tha a$$ ever since!!! :mad: :p ;)

IF I could do it over again today it would be the the MT's without question.

OBTW, Newbie... Can you help me out here? I can't seem to reach the handle of this knife stuck in the middle of my back! :eek: ;)

JK!
HummerNewbie
08-03-2006, 01:34 PM
OBTW, Newbie... Can you help me out here? I can't seem to reach the handle of this knife stuck in the middle of my back! :eek: ;)

JK!

ROFLMAO :D :D

Sorry, my bad :o
Ipedog
08-03-2006, 01:42 PM
ROFLMAO :D

Sorry, my bad :o

No worries, its all good! :p ;) :)
HIHUMMER
08-03-2006, 01:44 PM
Awww...you two kiss and made up. I think there are some pictures you two would enjoy on the FO T&A thread. :p ;) :eek:
usetosellhummer
08-03-2006, 01:57 PM
I have found talking tires is alot like talking politics, relogion, and lending money. Eveyone had an opinion and the truth is very hard to find. The tire does not make the Hummer. The pilot does.
Ipedog
08-03-2006, 02:07 PM
Awww...you two kiss and made up. I think there are some pictures you two would enjoy on the FO T&A thread. :p ;) :eek:

Hmmm... Feeling sassy today? :rolleyes: :D
HummerNewbie
08-03-2006, 02:17 PM
Awww...you two kiss and made up. I think there are some pictures you two would enjoy on the FO T&A thread. :p ;)

It's on this weekend now bish :mad: :p ;)
HIHUMMER
08-03-2006, 02:38 PM
Hmmm... Feeling sassy today?

eh....a little.;)

It's on this weekend now bish

Bring it on spanky!!!:D
Ipedog
08-03-2006, 02:55 PM
eh....a little.;)

I can understand that. I wish I could go! Damn geography! :mad: :rolleyes: ;) :D
ufcjeff
08-03-2006, 03:18 PM
To answer a few questions:

I would be upgrading from the 32" goodyears. The reason I am considering going to only a 33" AT is because the larger the tire and tread pattern, the greater the drag. This will result in lost accelleration and MPG. Thsi will be my daily driver (40+ miles of freeway daily) and I won't be doing any hadcore off roading, just light stuff so I dont nee MT. I may consider 35" if the power and mpg loss are minimal.
Sewie
08-03-2006, 06:52 PM
To answer a few questions:

I would be upgrading from the 32" goodyears. The reason I am considering going to only a 33" AT is because the larger the tire and tread pattern, the greater the drag. This will result in lost accelleration and MPG. Thsi will be my daily driver (40+ miles of freeway daily) and I won't be doing any hadcore off roading, just light stuff so I dont nee MT. I may consider 35" if the power and mpg loss are minimal.

OK, makes sense now. Curious why the BFG AT wasn't in your list then?

As far as 35's go, I didn't notice a major loss in performance, and I haven't really paid attention to the mpg so far. The H3 is my DD also, about a 40 mile round-trip commute. But I got the 35's more for clearance than just for looks. Although, they do look sweet! :cool: :D
ufcjeff
08-03-2006, 07:13 PM
OK, makes sense now. Curious why the BFG AT wasn't in your list then?

As far as 35's go, I didn't notice a major loss in performance, and I haven't really paid attention to the mpg so far. The H3 is my DD also, about a 40 mile round-trip commute. But I got the 35's more for clearance than just for looks. Although, they do look sweet! :cool: :D

I have had two sets of BFG AT on my F-150. They’ve been great, lasted about 40k and are starting to getting noisy. I would like to try something else unless everything else is inferior, I would probably stick with the BGF.

You said that you had not noticed any major power loss. Can you elaborate?

By the way, I notice you are in the bay area. My wife and I will be up there next weekend, first time in SF.
Sewie
08-04-2006, 06:41 AM
You said that you had not noticed any major power loss. Can you elaborate?

To be honest, I'm not sure I could even feel a difference. And if so, I'm just used to it now. But I never felt the H3 was underpowered, so the folks that are looking for more HP, this is probably not the upgrade for you.

By the way, I notice you are in the bay area. My wife and I will be up there next weekend, first time in SF.

I'm about 45mins south of SF. Despite the nuts up there, theres some cool stuff to see/do. Have fun! I'll be on my way to Moab! :D
Ipedog
08-04-2006, 12:32 PM
OK, makes sense now. Curious why the BFG AT wasn't in your list then?

As far as 35's go, I didn't notice a major loss in performance, and I haven't really paid attention to the mpg so far. The H3 is my DD also, about a 40 mile round-trip commute. But I got the 35's more for clearance than just for looks. Although, they do look sweet! :cool: :D

I have 35" BFG AT KO's on my truck and use it as a DD, also with about a 40 mile round trip. I have kept a log of my milage since the very start and get a solid 15mpg overall average. I use a spreadsheet formula that factors in the number of rev/mile (according to the tire MFG.) and according to it my mileage has remained basically constant. If you want to see a copy of the spreadsheet just let me know.

I do have one comment on the KO's. They suck in sticky mud. Out west where its dry they must totally rock, but here in the northeast I wish I had bought a siped MT instead. They clog in the mud and become slicks. Thats my $.02, take it for what its worth.