Hit the Road, Jack
The majority of time behind the wheel of the Chevy
Silverado will consist of highway time, just as most of the trucks
in its class. Therefore, the Pro-Comp's road manners need to be
quiet and agile, not instilling fear into the pilot. Huuummmmmm....
Hummmmmm....sound familiar? Not with these tires! We were surprised
to learn that the "more aggressive than most" all terrain tire was
almost completely silent on the road, at any speed. Given the fact
that the PC All Terrains have a tread depth of 18/32nds, this was
even more unexpected. This is a good thing, especially when the
truck is equipped with aftermarket exhaust, which produces enough
noise as it is. For typical road use, we aired the tires to the
typical 32 psi, which rendered excellent road manners and confident
braking.
Burn Dust, Eat Rubber, or How
Does That Go?
There is no sense in
putting a set of off-road tires on a truck, if it is never going to
see such terrain. With that said, we were quick to head to the
mountains, to see what exactly this tire could handle. First off,
we encountered desert silt and hard pack washboard roads. Even at
relatively high speeds, the tire did not wander in the least bit.
Only when we tried to climb a steep, off-camber hill, did we have
to call it quits, and back up. The desert silt got boring fast, so
our next target terrain was the rough and rocky Black Mountain.
Here was the demanding test of tire vs. terrain. The Pro-Comp All
Terrains handled themselves pretty well on the loose Vegas dirt.
Traction is always a problem when the ground consists of a pool of
loose rocks. The tires either just kicked the rocks aside, or
crawled over them.
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The Good |
The Bad |
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50,000 mile treadwear warranty
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agressive tire for an All Terrain
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good tread pattern with deep cross patterned
lugs
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We're approximately 3000 miles into the usage
of this tire, and really can't think of any
negatives....
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Concentric Aluminum by Weld
It is no revalation to say that Weld Wheel
Industries knows what they're doing, and builds one of the most
durable and attractive wheels on the market. In 1967, Greg Weld
retired from racing sprint cars at age 30, to devote himself to
producing the best wheel on the market. Currently, with a 250,000
square foot facility, they are doing just that.
Thats Great, But How Has it Held Up?
We have been driving furiously on the Weld
Supersingle Sidewinder for a few months, and they still look like
new...seriously. Somehow, brake dust doesn't even stick to them,
which amazed us. The wheels are an extremely tough forged alloy,
precisely machined by a CNC mill. If you know anything about how a
CNC mill operates, then you know how incredibly precise these
machines are.
When choosing which wheel to
buy, I have heard people say that they simply look for a wheel that
appears to be easy to clean. That is a good point, but so far the
Weld wheels have withstood the sand blasting around the Vegas air,
along with the other rigors of desert living. Although, one must
carefully choose what types of chemicals are used to clean both the
tires and wheels. It is our suggestion to simply use the old
standard of soapy water. Any harsh chemical like Westley's Bleech
Wite will immediately dull the surface of the Weld work of art,
trust us...we performed the test. If this does happen, simply run
out to your local auto store to pick up a can of white cream
polish, and your blunder is resolved.
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The Good |
The Bad |
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Beautiful finish
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Strong forged aluminum
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2800 load rating
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Backed by the name of Weld
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This is an bare aluminum wheel, meaning over
time they may dull or become weathered if not taken care of
properly.
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