Anybody have experience with the Nitto 420V tires?

[corneileous]

Well guys it’s almost time to get new tires again and I’ve been really eyeing these Nitto 420V’s in a 275/60 R20 for my 1500. Thoughts? I’ve been using the Michelin Defender LTX for about the last 5 and a half years that have been excellent so these would have some pretty big shoes to fill as far as ride and traction.

Thanks.

 

[KYPOTLICKER]

Cant offer any opinion on the tire, other than Nitto is a reputable brand, love the RRP quote from the move !!!!!!!!!

 

[abouttobeglue]

A few years ago I wanted the 420s, but they were out of stock, I got the nitto 421qs in a 275/60r20, they were initially good in the wet, after about 10k they wore funny, road like ass, and were heavy as hell to boot. I will never buy an asymmetrical tire again. I had better luck with blacklion tires from Mavis and supermax. I had some sunitomos on my Chevy Cruze that were really good.

 

[corneileous]

A few years ago I wanted the 420s, but they were out of stock, I got the nitto 421qs in a 275/60r20, they were initially good in the wet, after about 10k they wore funny, road like ass, and were heavy as hell to boot. I will never buy an asymmetrical tire again. I had better luck with blacklion tires from Mavis and supermax. I had some sunitomos on my Chevy Cruze that were really good.

So when you said 420s, are you talking about the older 420S or was that “420s” in reference to the ones I’m inquiring about?

But yeah, I wasn’t too impressed with the 421q’s, especially in price. My local discount tire has the 420S for around $200 a tire and the 421q’s that have the tread warranty are close to $250 a tire.

I’ve had asymmetrical tires before but it was a very long time ago and I ended up not having the truck they were on for less than a year after input the tires on it so as far as how they wore for the next guy, I have no idea. If I remember right, they were a Goodyear wrangler that had the all season tread for 3/4’s of the tread width and the last 25% was an all terrain.