Hi guys,
I got some secondhand wheels and tyres for my RB30.
They are LT235/85R16.
By the looks of it, they are quite similar to ATs.
I previously had 225/75R16 ATs which were good, but smaller than standard tyres that were suppose to have
on a GQ. I still got them with the wheels.
I've attached photos of both of them.
My issue is that these 235/85R16 LTs skid pretty badly on wet road, when I brake or when I take sharp turns.
So much so, I should say it's fairly dangerous.
They act pretty much like big muddies.
I don't have any big muddies at the moment, but past experience tells me those big muddies skid lot easier on wet roads.
If you guys look at the pictures, there is plenty of tread.
225/75 R16 ATs have never skid like this. Even though they are too small, they got pretty good traction.
I got over three inches extra height by putting on these 235/85 LTs.
So, I'm "happy" with the height and non wet road driving.
In theory, bigger the tyre, more tyre surface touches the ground.
So, I was expecting even better traction with these 235/85 LTs.
But, they are not.
I have to be very conscious about my driving style when raining or wet road.
What's wrong with these 235/85 LTs, guys?
They are obviously not muddies, yet the traction is pretty bad.
They are wider and touches more ground than my old 225/75 ATs, and got more treads as well.
Yet, they got pretty bad traction.
First photo is the old 225/75 AT. Last three photos are the 235/85 LTs, which I have on the GQ right now.
If I keep driving with them, I feel like it's a matter of time before I crash into something, when I brake on wet road.
What's wrong with them?
Thanks for any advice.