VOTE ! Best 265/50/20 tires !??

[sobi6111]

Ended up getting Hankook RH06. $600 exactly for 4 of them + free shipping anywhere in USA. I think it is a good deal.

 

[aquilles10]

That's a pretty good deal. I have zero regrets getting the Hankooks.

 

[JMP0323]

Sadly, I am having to return my Nitto 420S to DT. They caused the steering wheel to shake and vibrate very bad at around 55-65 MPH. I took it back and they tried to turn the tires and reseat them and re balance them and that still didn't fix the problem.
So now i cant decide between the RH06 or the BFG KDW?!!!!?!?!?!

 

[AeroBFA]

Was it really the tires? Is it possible you have a bend in the wheel or alignment needs to be done or some other issue with the car and not the tires?

Sadly, I am having to return my Nitto 420S to DT. They caused the steering wheel to shake and vibrate very bad at around 55-65 MPH. I took it back and they tried to turn the tires and reseat them and re balance them and that still didn't fix the problem.
So now i cant decide between the RH06 or the BFG KDW?!!!!?!?!?!

 

[la_fx35]

Sadly, I am having to return my Nitto 420S to DT. They caused the steering wheel to shake and vibrate very bad at around 55-65 MPH. I took it back and they tried to turn the tires and reseat them and re balance them and that still didn't fix the problem.
So now i cant decide between the RH06 or the BFG KDW?!!!!?!?!?!

I just got a set of Nitto NT 420s in 22 installed by DT and mine drives fine. FX's steering is very sensitive, so a little off on the balance will cause the shake. Was your steering wheel shake/vibrate before you put on the Nitto? I take it you're running with your old tires now? Is the shakes still there? Most of the time they just need to be rebalanced.

 

[JMP0323]

I dont think there is any bends. They checked t for bends when they rebalanced them. I dont think it needs a alignment. Before i put the nittos on the steering wheel would not shake or vibrate at all. Now with the nittos the steering wheel literally shakes like a motha when i take my hands off. I took them back and they rebalanced them and still the shake is there. They Said i can rotate them and see if that works or just choose a new set. AHH!

 

[la_fx35]

Have DT rotate them and give it a whirl. It wouldn't hurt.

 

[StuLax18]

Aren't you supposed to get an alignment once new tires go on? I know I did, but I needed one since I had springs put on also since my last one.

Also, one member on the ORG had a crazy issue with getting his balanced correctly.

 

[JMP0323]

Have DT rotate them and give it a whirl. It wouldn't hurt.

but if i rotate them and that solves the problem, then when i am due for another rotation i will have those in the front again

 

[la_fx35]

Alignment is necessary if your previous tires have any un-even wear. For the peace of mind, it not a bad idea to get an alignment done after put on a set of new tires. I'm taking mine into Firestone this afternoon for a "maintenance check" on the alignment.

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but if i rotate them and that solves the problem, then when i am due for another rotation i will have those in the front again

If the rotation got rid of the vibration, that means you have a bend in one of the front wheels. If it is indeed one of your front wheel is bent, you should feel it more in the seat/butt after the rotation rather than at the steering wheel.

 

[JMP0323]

if a wheel is bent then that particular wheel must have gotten put on the front when the put all 4 new nittos in. that may have been why i dint feel it with the stockers. this is just assuming it is a wheel with a bend.

but they are letting me if i want to swap these for any tires i want to so i want to make the right decision.

are the RH06 a narrow tire? cause the nittos width looked pretty good with the 265

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Sorry, but i have tried searching google and elsewhere the last hour and cant find pictures of the RH06 Ventus on the 20" OEM wheels

anyone with pics or links?

 

[StuLax18]

What angle shots do you want?

 

[JMP0323]

What angle shots do you want?

Well was looking for flat rear and side shot And a rear angle.

 

[gto]

Just another shout out. Had some new rubber put on the MDX yesterday. Toyo Proxes. The ST2's.
I got a great deal as always. If in LA, contact him. He can get anything.
Kurt @ Direct Tire Co. (818) 503-8690
7227 Lankershim Boulevard, CA 91605-3804

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?o...hnear=Los+Angeles,+CA&cid=8368798796833862328

This guy is originally Dennis's hookup (N2FX). I have no comment on these tires yet, cuz their new & feel a little dancy right now.

 

[la_fx35]

If you google for specs, you'll find Hankooks RH06 overall width is 10.8 and the the Nitto 420S is 10.9.

 

[AeroBFA]

How about this post: Steering wheel shake fixed

Would this help?

///11604

 

[StuLax18]

Well was looking for flat rear and side shot And a rear angle.

Give me 20 minutes and I'll post up my shots. Although mine are 275/45/20.

 

[Special FX]

I had the hankooks and they were very good. Both winter and summer

 

[StuLax18]

 

[JMP0323]

Thanks for the pics. I still can't decide between the ventus RH06 or the BFG KDW?
it's seems a tad difficult trying to find tire pics installed on cars online. Trying to find the bfg kdw on fx pics!!