Which Tires would you buy and why?

TL697 · 04-07-2009, 08:46 PM

I've never been a fan of the BFG Rugged Trails... took them off my dodge at 500 miles... I've had some bites on Craiglist trying to unload the ones off my '09 Tacoma w/ 1000 miles...

Trying to decide between:

1.) Goodyear Silent Armor (had them on my previous truck and were the best tire in the snow I've ever had, and also outlast the BFG AT's)

2.) BFG All Terrain KO's (had them when I lived in FL... nice until a near blowout on the highway...)

3.) Big O AT (the local tire shop swears by them says they'll outlast the BFG and they have an excellent warranty included...)

4.) Any others that you may recommend...

These factors are most important:

snow/ice traction, treadlife, decent offroad capability, smooth ride/stay balanced...

TacoSter · 04-07-2009, 08:56 PM

I know it's rated SUV tire, is GREAT on road and not bad on medium trails. Super quiet on cement highways, The tire rating is stronger than the stock taco tire (bridgestone) .... anyway Michelin Cross terrain
Had them on my last 2 trucks and when my stock tire go... they go on!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

TL697 · 04-07-2009, 09:06 PM

[quote=TacoSter;519267]I know it's rated SUV tire, is GREAT on road and not bad on medium trails. Super quiet on cement highways, The tire rating is stronger than the stock taco tire (bridgestone) .... anyway Michelin Cross terrain
Had them on my last 2 trucks and when my stock tire go... they go on!

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ty=[/quote]

According to Tirerack.com, they are not available in the stock size for my TRD Offroad - 265/70/16...

Simon's Mom · 04-07-2009, 09:13 PM

I have run Goodyear Silent Armors for about 20k on my truck with no complaints in all kinds of Vermont weather conditons. They only saw one winter though since I opted for studded winter tires this season due to towing. Overall I really am happy with my purchase & would buy another set. I bought them at the recommendation of a few TN members who know a lot more about tires than I do & they did not steer me wrong.....

TL697 · 04-07-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xedge

I have run Goodyear Silent Armors for about 20k on my truck with no complaints in all kinds of Vermont weather conditons. They only saw one winter though since I opted for studded winter tires this season due to towing. Overall I really am happy with my purchase & would buy another set. I bought them at the recommendation of a few TN members who know a lot more about tires than I do & they did not steer me wrong.....

Good to hear... I put ~35,000 miles on a set I had mounted on my '05 Dodge 2500, and they were the best tire I have ever owned...

pataco · 04-08-2009, 01:06 PM

just put hankook dynopro rf10 atm on and seem to be very nice.560 treadwear and price is/was awsome.got the side tread on sidewalls.looks awsome.my tire guy sells alot of these and the reveiws r really good as well.road hazzard is 30% for a new one as long as there is 4/32 or more tread on the tire.good luck. oh yeah $420.00 otd.no mount or balance.i do my own.

TL697 · 04-09-2009, 02:05 AM

I'm having some Big O Bigfoot AT 265/70/16's installed this morning...

TL697 · 04-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL697

I'm having some Big O Bigfoot AT 265/70/16's installed this morning...

Here they are...

Even though they are the same size, they are bigger than the stock Rugged Trails... And, they ride so much better...

04-07-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
TL697 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9313 Location: Divide, CO Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 370 '09 DC SB 4x4 TRD Offroad Magnetic Grey Met 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	Which Tires would you buy and why? I've never been a fan of the BFG Rugged Trails... took them off my dodge at 500 miles... I've had some bites on Craiglist trying to unload the ones off my '09 Tacoma w/ 1000 miles... Trying to decide between: 1.) Goodyear Silent Armor (had them on my previous truck and were the best tire in the snow I've ever had, and also outlast the BFG AT's) 2.) BFG All Terrain KO's (had them when I lived in FL... nice until a near blowout on the highway...) 3.) Big O AT (the local tire shop swears by them says they'll outlast the BFG and they have an excellent warranty included...) 4.) Any others that you may recommend... These factors are most important: snow/ice traction, treadlife, decent offroad capability, smooth ride/stay balanced...

04-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#4
Simon's Mom Don't Worry Be Happy Name: Judy or Jude :) Joined: Apr 2007, #1297 Location: SBurl Vermont Age: 49 Gender: Chick Posts: 3,731 06 DC SR5 4WD SB 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4L Extang Trifecta Soft Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, Goodyear Wrangler AT Silent Armors, Thule Racks, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Weathertech InChannel Visors & Floorliners, OEM Nerf Bars, AFE Dry Filter, C2C Hood Struts, Custom Badging by Sockmonkey	I have run Goodyear Silent Armors for about 20k on my truck with no complaints in all kinds of Vermont weather conditons. They only saw one winter though since I opted for studded winter tires this season due to towing. Overall I really am happy with my purchase & would buy another set. I bought them at the recommendation of a few TN members who know a lot more about tires than I do & they did not steer me wrong..... __________________ Sig by Delmarva

04-08-2009, 01:06 PM	#6
pataco MEAN STREAK Joined: Jan 2009, #12092 Location: south central, pa Gender: Male Posts: 729 05 trd white 2005 Double Cab Automatic v6 fox 2.0 c/o with light racing uca.aal with billy 5100 on the rear.with 265 75 16 HANKOOK DYNAPRO atm tires .matching jason topper.magnaflow 11246 muffler,over head dvd.de-bagded,yellow fog mod.blacked out grill and wheels.bhlm.cobra 29 classic(45 watts)with wilson 1000.	just put hankook dynopro rf10 atm on and seem to be very nice.560 treadwear and price is/was awsome.got the side tread on sidewalls.looks awsome.my tire guy sells alot of these and the reveiws r really good as well.road hazzard is 30% for a new one as long as there is 4/32 or more tread on the tire.good luck. oh yeah $420.00 otd.no mount or balance.i do my own. __________________

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04-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
TacoSter Senior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4090 Location: Chicago Burbs Gender: Male Posts: 254 08 TRD Sport 4wd Speedway Blue Double cab - S 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 TSB & 5100's, Westin tubes, Leer top	I know it's rated SUV tire, is GREAT on road and not bad on medium trails. Super quiet on cement highways, The tire rating is stronger than the stock taco tire (bridgestone) .... anyway Michelin Cross terrain Had them on my last 2 trucks and when my stock tire go... they go on! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...irePageLocQty=

04-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
TL697 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9313 Location: Divide, CO Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 370 '09 DC SB 4x4 TRD Offroad Magnetic Grey Met 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	[quote=TacoSter;519267]I know it's rated SUV tire, is GREAT on road and not bad on medium trails. Super quiet on cement highways, The tire rating is stronger than the stock taco tire (bridgestone) .... anyway Michelin Cross terrain Had them on my last 2 trucks and when my stock tire go... they go on! http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...ty=[/quote] According to Tirerack.com, they are not available in the stock size for my TRD Offroad - 265/70/16...

04-09-2009, 02:05 AM	#7
TL697 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008, #9313 Location: Divide, CO Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 370 '09 DC SB 4x4 TRD Offroad Magnetic Grey Met 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	I'm having some Big O Bigfoot AT 265/70/16's installed this morning...