I'm looking at these:
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/drag-dr-64
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/mb-wheels-crux
Wife likes the Drag DR more but the MB Crux has a higher weight rating. 1800 vs 2100. I could live with either. Both should suffice but I have a lot of gravel roads and potholes, so I kind of lean toward the higher rated one. Unsure if that would really matter. Price difference doesn't matter.
And for tires:
Michelin CrossClimate2
or
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
or
Something that you all think is better. I'm not hardcore off-roading, just gravel roads out in the country and bad weather, not much snow here in Northern VA usually, but lots of mix and ice sometimes.
Question about doing this, do I need to buy 5 or just keep the OEM spare? I don't care that it would look strange heading to get it repaired, only worry is if I'd be close enough in sizes to not damage the drivetrain?
Also on the tires, which would be better for gravel roads? Would one wear out quicker? Kind of sounds like the CrossClimates would be better for traction in all conditions (not sure about gravel though) but since they are directional, kinda concerned about not being able to rotate normally vs the Goodyears being non-directional.
Any advice you can give would be great.
Another option is just buying better tires on my existing 20" rims than the stock OEM ones (which are wearing way to rapidly and I've never been that impressed with).
Thoughts? Thanks all in advance for you advice.
@Robert.Mauro Would love your sage wisdom if you have a few min. Seen waay too many excellent posts from you here to not take your advice.
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/drag-dr-64
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-wheels/mb-wheels-crux
Wife likes the Drag DR more but the MB Crux has a higher weight rating. 1800 vs 2100. I could live with either. Both should suffice but I have a lot of gravel roads and potholes, so I kind of lean toward the higher rated one. Unsure if that would really matter. Price difference doesn't matter.
And for tires:
Michelin CrossClimate2
or
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
or
Something that you all think is better. I'm not hardcore off-roading, just gravel roads out in the country and bad weather, not much snow here in Northern VA usually, but lots of mix and ice sometimes.
Question about doing this, do I need to buy 5 or just keep the OEM spare? I don't care that it would look strange heading to get it repaired, only worry is if I'd be close enough in sizes to not damage the drivetrain?
Also on the tires, which would be better for gravel roads? Would one wear out quicker? Kind of sounds like the CrossClimates would be better for traction in all conditions (not sure about gravel though) but since they are directional, kinda concerned about not being able to rotate normally vs the Goodyears being non-directional.
Any advice you can give would be great.
Another option is just buying better tires on my existing 20" rims than the stock OEM ones (which are wearing way to rapidly and I've never been that impressed with).
Thoughts? Thanks all in advance for you advice.
@Robert.Mauro Would love your sage wisdom if you have a few min. Seen waay too many excellent posts from you here to not take your advice.