foxerson
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I pre-ordered a set of @EV Sportline R1000 wheels with Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 tires back in August in anticipation for this winter. I liked the look of these, liked the idea of a stock +48 offset, and I anticipate that the tires will perform similarly to the Hakkapeliitta R3 set that I used on my previous truck. They arrived last weekend and I had a chance to install them today.
They were packaged with multiple layers of foam and cardboard securely strapped in place to ensure no shipping damage to the rims. Sorry, no pictures of the packaging. I was anxious to unwrap and stack them up in a corner of the garage last weekend so that I could get back to Christmas decoration duties.
Today I installed them and am very happy with the look.
The +48 offset makes for a stock fit. I never use the lowest ride height but tried it out on a short drive and confirmed no rubbing at full-lock.
TPMS sensors were included and registered automatically during a short test drive. My one disappointment is that the valve stems are recessed and difficult to access. It will not be fun trying to unscrew the valve cap in freezing temperatures. A set of four valve extensions were included for inflation but clearly are not meant to be left on while driving.
My initial impression is that the tires roll smoother than the stock Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus on dry roads in mild temperatures. It will be a couple weeks before I have a chance to try them in snow and ice.
They were packaged with multiple layers of foam and cardboard securely strapped in place to ensure no shipping damage to the rims. Sorry, no pictures of the packaging. I was anxious to unwrap and stack them up in a corner of the garage last weekend so that I could get back to Christmas decoration duties.
Today I installed them and am very happy with the look.
The +48 offset makes for a stock fit. I never use the lowest ride height but tried it out on a short drive and confirmed no rubbing at full-lock.
TPMS sensors were included and registered automatically during a short test drive. My one disappointment is that the valve stems are recessed and difficult to access. It will not be fun trying to unscrew the valve cap in freezing temperatures. A set of four valve extensions were included for inflation but clearly are not meant to be left on while driving.
My initial impression is that the tires roll smoother than the stock Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus on dry roads in mild temperatures. It will be a couple weeks before I have a chance to try them in snow and ice.
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