Recent content by jckstein

I just got a set of 255/65R18 Nokian Hakkapellitta R2's and I'm super stoked with them. The overall diameter is a bit bigger than stock, so you get a slightly more aggressive stance, but they're still narrow enough cut through snow and ice. Load rating and all that good stuff is perfect for the...

Thanks man! Went with 255/65R18 Hakkapeliittas, and plasti dipped the wheels, grille, racks, and letters myself.

I think your analysis of my desires is pretty accurate, haha. Often times desires can be dangerous, so I am just trying to make this decision as through as possible. You're right though. I really do desire to get a more aggressive look from a new set of tires, so it's possible that I have...

Okay, haha that was the feeling I was starting to get after more research. Guess its down to winter tires or sacking up and committing to 32"

Tirerack does say that the original TA KO is (or was) snowflake approved in certain sizes, but the BFG website has dropped that from the overview page. The KO2 is indeed snowflake rated and heavily marketed as being great in the snow. Only problem is the sizing for that..

Well, here I am still bouncing all over the places with my decisions. It kind of just hit me that I should honestly just bite the bullet and go for a BFG TA KO in 265/65R18. It really ticks all the boxes, and I can't even remember why I threw it out in the first place. LT rated 265/65 is a...

Well i have the time to spend, so I might as well spend it on one of the most important 'mods' you can do to a car.

No, but compound? yes.

Thats the thread I ready initially before asking this. I really honestly don't know what to trust from that though. Seems like a whole lot of misinformation flowing around. The thing that sets it off for me is that on the General Tire website, it specially says that the 255/60R18 Grabber AT2...

Follow up question: Had anyone run the non-snowflake rated Grabber AT2 in 255/60R18 and had and experience in winter conditions? My local dealer in Maine is recommending this path, as it is apparently a setup they often suggest for their customers. I'm very skeptical that this is the best...

Yes, i was looking down the road of the AT2's, but i've decided to just run a designated winter tire with XL rating until the BFG KO2's come out.

Exo Grapper looks cool, but as you pointed out, running 275/65 and getting stuck on bumpstops doesnt sound fun!

Is the Terra Grappler G2 snowflake rated?

So right now I think my plan is that I will throwing a set of 255/60R18 Blizzaks on the car to hold me off until the BFG KO2's come out in April. At that point i'll swap over to those, and probably try to sell the Blizzaks if they're still in good enough condition. My only concern is their...