Problem
The thread aims to collect user experiences with budget-friendly tire upgrades (under $300) for various driving conditions.
Solution
One user shared their experience with two different tire sets:
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GRANDTREK AT20
- Mileage: 65,000 km
- Road Performance: Good
- Off-road Performance: Poor in mud (clogs easily), sluggish in sand
- Wear: Soft rubber, prone to wear. Floating feeling on corners and poor wet road performance towards the end of life.
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ROADSTONE A/T PRO RA8 (265/65 R17)
- Price: $209 each (fitted and balanced)
- Road Noise: Slightly louder than AT20
- Durability: Small chips observed in tread blocks after hard use on sharp granite rocks.
- Mud Performance: Good self-cleaning
- Sand Performance: Good grip at 15 psi (sidewall thread used), suggested 18-20 psi for next time.
- Wet Road Performance: Excellent, no noticeable impact from puddles.
- Road Grip: Impressive, firm grip on corners.
- Appearance: Look new after 5,000 km.
Key Specs
- Tire 1: GRANDTREK AT20
- Tire 2: ROADSTONE A/T PRO RA8
- Size: 265/65 R17
- Website: http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires/su…ian-at-pro-ra8
- Specs: http://www.nexentireusa.com/cms_file…A8_Specs1.xlsx
- Alternative Names: Nexen, Roadian, Woosung Tire
- Tire Pressure (Sand): 15 psi (tested), 18-20 psi (suggested)
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