Moderator: volvite
I run these as well and had never really given a thought about the looks. I guess they don't look that bad considering how good of a highway tire they are. I drive a lot of very twisty roads and they handle quite good as well. I would probably prefer an AT because I do go off-road, but I've yet to find an AT that handles good enough for me. The LTX does an admirable job in the mud/snow but they're not a hard-core tire by any stretch. The upside is the tread wear....I just checked mine this weekend and with 15k miles they're all at 9-10/32nds.ShipFixer wrote:Y
I like the LTX's because they look rugged and give really good mud and snow traction while still working really great on the highway.
I get this fairly often as well with lots of highway driving on planet earth. Actually in the 22's for long all-highway in the 70-75mph range. My typical commute I average 18-19 and so far this summer my overall average has been 19.5. It will drop once winter fuel hits plus I usually idle more in the winter.2012Pathfinder_EB wrote:Shipfixer - on what planet are you getting 20-21 mpg??? no way are you getting that.
Yup same here. I went camping down in VA last weekend (Labor Day weekend). My truck was loaded that dropped my rear 1-2" and I still averaged 20-21mpg with stock tires.smj999smj wrote:I can average 20-21 mpg on my 06 LE w/ AWD on a long highway run, like when I make my trip from VA to NJ doing about 70-75 MPH and cruise control. My normal average is 17.5 mpg.
With that said, I'd go with Silent Armors. Not sure what type of offroading you mean but Silent Armors are really good on the trails, and semi non established trails also. That and you've got extra protection against punctures, etc.pathfindy wrote:I intend to use it around 70%hways then 30% offroading. I live around vancouver area so not really worried about getting a lot of snow just tons of rain.