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/T/rail Grappler 275/65/18 bad idea for a daily driver?????

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Tacoma343, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. Nov 30, 2012 at 7:57 AM
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    I use those tires for a DD, I say no.
     
  2. Nov 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    Your reasons good sir?
     
  3. Nov 30, 2012 at 8:11 AM
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    i would have to agree
     
  4. Nov 30, 2012 at 8:21 AM
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    Noisy, terrible MPGs, 16 oz weight per wheel to balance (exaggeration lol), wear is mediocre, they are for performance off road, and they are good at it, but they are also expensive. There are better alternatives.
     
  5. Nov 30, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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    Alright last night bump... Some more opinions would be great then ill make my decision...
     
  6. Dec 1, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    Ok again... Anyone Else... A guy at the Fire house just lifted his 12 TRD and put the BF Goodrich KM 255/75/17 on it... I may go this route now! But with Trail Grappler 255/75/17....
     
  7. Dec 22, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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    I have 285's and they can get noisy on the highway
     
  8. Dec 22, 2012 at 8:45 AM
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    I would go with a 16" wheel and either Hankook or Toyo mt's. I like the "more tire- less wheel" look. Its more aggressive, imo.

    I think those wheels look gross, btw.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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    Mud tires should stick to mud only trucks, sure they look good but wear bad and ride like shit.
     

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