Just acquired a Premium Plus. There's a lot of helpful discussion here about aftermarket tires AND wheels, but I'm just considering changing out the OEM all-season Yokohama Geolander tires for something all-weather. Need advice.
1. I live in moderate climate that does have snow/ice 4-5 times a year that I must drive in along with lots of rain. Do occasional off-roading. Would AW tires be an improvement over the OEM tires? Or should I just stick with what I have and put my $$$ elsewhere?
2. Would AW tires—as opposed to the OEM tires—either affect the smoothness of the ride or lower my gas mileage?
3. If I change to AW tires, should I get the same size as the OEM tires, or can I go wider? While I'm not a big fan of the OEM wheels on the Premium Plus, I do not want to spend the extra $$$ for new wheels.
4. If AW tires might be better for me, which ones would you recommend? (I've heard Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Nitto GE Terra Grappler, and Bridgestone AT Ascents).
Many thanks for your advice!
1. I live in moderate climate that does have snow/ice 4-5 times a year that I must drive in along with lots of rain. Do occasional off-roading. Would AW tires be an improvement over the OEM tires? Or should I just stick with what I have and put my $$$ elsewhere?
2. Would AW tires—as opposed to the OEM tires—either affect the smoothness of the ride or lower my gas mileage?
3. If I change to AW tires, should I get the same size as the OEM tires, or can I go wider? While I'm not a big fan of the OEM wheels on the Premium Plus, I do not want to spend the extra $$$ for new wheels.
4. If AW tires might be better for me, which ones would you recommend? (I've heard Falken Wildpeak AT4W, Nitto GE Terra Grappler, and Bridgestone AT Ascents).
Many thanks for your advice!
