Ecky Thump
Well-Known Member
Just thought I'd add my little bit to the road tyre debate.
I ran General Grabber UHPs on the 80 for a couple of years and they were awesome in all road conditions, including winter snow in the alps. Alright they were no where near as good as ATs but very good all the same. They were great for standing water, cutting through the surface and leaving the truck with full traction. They even proved themselves over and over off road.
Anyway, now to the other half's new 80. It came with and still has Kumho ECSTA XTS tyres. These look similar to the UHPs but slightly more aggressive so I was expecting a lot of them. The truth is, in the dry they are perfect, in the wet they are good but not excellent.
In the recent snow, they are atrocious. A bit of ice or frozen sludge and you are no better off than most cars on normal road tyres even with four wheel drive.
If you are not an off roader and want good road tyres I can highly recommend the UHP but I would suggest steering clear of the Kumho.
I ran General Grabber UHPs on the 80 for a couple of years and they were awesome in all road conditions, including winter snow in the alps. Alright they were no where near as good as ATs but very good all the same. They were great for standing water, cutting through the surface and leaving the truck with full traction. They even proved themselves over and over off road.
Anyway, now to the other half's new 80. It came with and still has Kumho ECSTA XTS tyres. These look similar to the UHPs but slightly more aggressive so I was expecting a lot of them. The truth is, in the dry they are perfect, in the wet they are good but not excellent.
In the recent snow, they are atrocious. A bit of ice or frozen sludge and you are no better off than most cars on normal road tyres even with four wheel drive.
If you are not an off roader and want good road tyres I can highly recommend the UHP but I would suggest steering clear of the Kumho.