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Starfire Radial A/T's

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by gnstpd, Mar 22, 2013.

  1. Mar 22, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    gnstpd

    gnstpd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Changed out my Dunlops (245/75r16) for some slightly used Starfire A/t's (265/70/r16) And since I have never heard of this brand, I thought I would give my Review. This is on a 2WD Prerunner.

    Asphalt/Road: Good traction, Handles great when turning. Shake like hell at speeds between 55-60/63 MPH. After I pass the 65MPH mark they seem to even out, no more shake ( may be a balance issue, will check it out this weekend) Low noise.

    Dirt Road/Compacted Dirt: at 35MPH and lower they handle great grab onto everything to keep the truck on a straight line. At higher speeds they seem to slide a lot more than I want them to but as long as I compensate, its all good.

    Loose sand and hills will be tested this weekend.

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  2. Mar 22, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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    Maticuno

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    With that much siping they look like a winter/ice tire. Should have excellent grip on the rocks.
     
  3. Apr 7, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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    gnstpd

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    they grip everything, ran up couple sand hill this weekend. As long as I didn't gun it, I made it up just fine.
     
  4. Apr 8, 2013 at 8:44 PM
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    update on the road: been driving around for a few weeks now and the ass end is much more easy to whip around( slides a lot on hard take offs in turns) but still no control issues
     

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