Primewell Valera A/T on 2nd Gen Taco

Anybody have Primewell Valera A/T on a 2nd gen Taco?

I went down to Firestone and they have these P265/65 R17 for $110 each. Very aggressive tread style. I am getting these or the H/T version for $99.

If anybody has any experience with these please chime in.

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no experience with these tires... i will suggest that the cheapest tires are usually never ever even close to the best tires in quality or performance... that is all.

 

Never had these particular ones, but have had Primewell tires. From what I can tell, they are Firestone's knockoff brand. Never had any issues.

 

you get what you pay for.... off brandname... and cheap... not worth it... not when its 100 bucks more to get a quality brand

 

I was really liking the price. The rubber compound feels much different than the stock tires I have. I might buy these as a second set.

 

Cheap tire. If you don't plan to keep truck long or if you don't mind getting new tires in a couple years go for it.

 

Current Firestone owner here. I have the Destination MT's... I will never buy Firestone again. Mine are so bad it's dangerous in wet/rainy weather. I hydroplane everywhere. The lugs are not spaced good and i pick up every rock on the road. No sipping either on the MT's. If this Firestone knockoff Primewell you speak of is anything even close to performance of my tire, i would run for the hills from that tire. I know my tires are an MT, but Firesone tires have left a bad impression with me.

 

I havent had this model, but have had Primewells before. They were very poor quality and became extremely loud after only 5,000 miles. I had to get rid of then after only about 10,000 miles. Rubber was way too hard and slipped in wet weather. This was prior to 2010, so maybe the've upped their game since then, I dont know.

 

Just me, but I make it a rule to never trust my life with anything that says "Made in China" on it.

 

I agree. It's sad that over 50% of everything you use on a daily basis is prob made there.

 

Okay will stay away. Thanks for the assist.

 

Dude, Id rock them. I wouldn't go what people say. People say stay away from walmart tires but guess what. I love mine and they are wearing great.

 

You get what you pay for!

 

Walmart Tires? Hmmm, never heard of that brand. lol. What "brand" of tires do you buy from Walmart?

 

Wrangler authorities are from Walmart. Very similar to Duratrac's

 

Very big difference between the Walmart exclusive Goodyear Wrangler Authority...made in the USA by Goodyear, and the Primewell, made in China by...?

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/233752-goodyear-wrangler-authority-rangers-review.html

 

Your review was my deciding factor, thanks btw

 

If this doesnt sway your decision, i don't know what will.

 

I personally wouldn't mind buying a tire made in china. If thats the case throw away over half of everything you own because thats all made in china as well. Hell people are using retreads and guess what Im sure some of those were made in china as well. Don't get me wrong Im pro everything being "made in America" but when people say don't buy that because its made in china just irritates me because I know for a fact they have a whole house full of shit that is "made in china". If you can afford KO's or other tires made in America go for it. If not I think those tires you've shown would be a good decision as well because guess what? Regardless of what tire you choose they will wear and be replaced.

 

I'm new to Taco World but I've had the Primewell Valera A/T on my Taco for 25k miles this far. I'm running the 285x75x16 rotating and balancing every 5k miles. I rely on my vehicle in all elements due to being in emergency services and I use my vehicle to respond. I've been in sand (sugar and powder), snow/ice and in mud with them. I'm extremely pleased. The road ha a very low hum but the ride is far better than the previous tires. I had BFG A/T prior and I'll never own them again.

BFG A/T 285x65x16 $1250 set of 4
Primewell Valera A/T $525 set of 4

I'm so pleased, I'm even putting the same ties on my Tahoe.