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Aug 2, 2006 | 04:17 AM

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OutdoorLiving

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From: N34* 06.000 W084* 27.000

I lost nearly 20mi to a tank after switching to Revo A/Ts. I'm down from about ~290-300mi tanks to ~270mi tanks.

Yeah, I miss it, but have been very impressed with the new wheels none-the-less.

Aug 2, 2006 | 07:24 AM

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Mikestang

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From: Ontario, southern CA

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Originally Posted by kvanderploeg

I do believe that the siping that I had done to the inner treadblocks has something to do with this as well.[/IMG]

Where did you have this done? I'm wondering if it's a common thing that most tire shops are capable of doing.

Aug 2, 2006 | 07:31 AM

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Mikestang

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From: Ontario, southern CA

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Originally Posted by Dingman

Where are the patriots when you need them?

I'm all for supporting the american work force, but we're talking $500 tires on a $30,000 vehicle. Wouldn't it make more sense to buy an american vehicle (instead of american tires) if that's what matters to you? Besides, now-a-days most stuff that is "made in America" is actually just "assembled in America". I'm going to go out on a ledge and assume that the rubber that goes into American-made tires does not come from America. We live in a global economy, and I base my spending on quality and price first and foremost. But that's the last I'll say on that, don't want to hijack the thread any more.

I'll be purchasing these tires in the next few weeks, as I'm down to the wear bars on the stock AT tires that came on the truck. I can't wait to get them out in the dirt.

PS - I've never owned anything but a Ford or AMC before this toyota, and my garage still has 2 Fords in it.

Aug 2, 2006 | 07:49 AM

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X-AWDriver

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Originally Posted by Mikestang

Where did you have this done? I'm wondering if it's a common thing that most tire shops are capable of doing.

Check the tire you are buying since some are already siped as in the Nittos and factory siping is much more superior than having a machine do it. I personally would never have a tire siped since it can degrade the performance of a tire that might not be designed to be siped and off road running can cause the tires to chunk apart.

Aug 2, 2006 | 07:52 AM

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kvanderploeg

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From: Minooka, IL

I had mine done at Discount Tire. Price is about $10-14 a tire. You can find more out about tire siping as well as locate a shop that will do it at this site:

http://www.sipers.com/sipers/index_large.asp

Kent

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Aug 3, 2006 | 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingman

I will, I'll make up a separate thread detailing the brands and prices and manufacturer.

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm an American above all other things. If you are insinuating that everyone on this board buys foreign products over American, then I guess I've got some enlightening coming to me. However, right now, I'm assuming that most people here are Americans and would prefer to support the country, given the chance and opportunity. If, after I point out the options and provide the necessary information, and they still choose the Kum-ho's over say, a Wild Country or a Cooper, then you won't hear any bitching from me.
As a side note, I've only posted here a couple times, and I've been called on it both times (well, a bit of an exaggeration, i've probably posted 5-6 times). Either I've pissed y'all off somehow, or... or... I don't know what.

I find it really surprising that some people are calling me out on my pointing out that there are American alternatives to KUm-ho's. Go figure. Where are the patriots when you need them?

Opinions are welcome here. And I don't think anyone is saying that we shouldn't be supporting the good o'l USA.

However, everyone has a choice. It is, afterall, your money and you have the opportunity to spend it on anything you want. I do think that people need to make an educated decision, rather than blindly buy USA.

In general, I think most consumers look for VALUE, a balance between purchase price and performance, wear, etc. I look forward to your VALUE comparison, as it would certainly set the record straight.

Keep postin'. Everyone is welcome here.