New tire decision.

Toy4Life · 01-26-2008, 12:41 PM

I plan on getting some new tires very soon and I've narrowed it down to 2.

size 285/75/16 (33") Nitto Terra Grapplers

size 265/75/16 (32") Firestone Destination M/T

With the 33" tires, I believe I would need wheel spacers. Does anyone know if there are any negatives to the spacers? recommendations?
The tires will be used both on and off road.

Help me decide.

rpoint16 · 01-26-2008, 01:21 PM

I have always had good luck w/ BFG A/T KO's.

I have cut two sidewalls on Firestones

I have heard that the NITTOs do not last long & ride rough (but they look good)..

Toy4Life · 01-26-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpoint16

I have always had good luck w/ BFG A/T KO's.

I have cut two sidewalls on Firestones

I have heard that the NITTOs do not last long & ride rough (but they look good)..

The BFG's look good, but I can't see around the price tag. Thanks for your input, though. I have destination AT's and they have been a great tire.

Toy4Life · 01-27-2008, 12:00 PM

Guess with the overwelming responses, this will be a tough decision.

concrete jedi · 01-27-2008, 02:38 PM

So what are your driving characteristics ? city ? country ? lots of off road ? sand, mud, snow ? do you carry loads ? trailer ? I feel that the best tire on the road for our trucks are the BFG's AT KO's, but at close to or exceeding $900.00 I can't spend that kind of jingle. I feel the either tire would do justice, I do have a friend with a taco who swears by the revos.

tacomaman06 · 01-27-2008, 02:41 PM

hey man...stick with whats worked for ya so far.....destination at's!! awesome tire, plus you dont need those crappy wheel spacers!!

kristopherl · 01-27-2008, 05:11 PM

I had EXCELLENT results with REVOs.. Highly recommend. not too bad of a price.

Toy4Life · 01-27-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by concrete jedi

So what are your driving characteristics ? city ? country ? lots of off road ? sand, mud, snow ? do you carry loads ? trailer ? I feel that the best tire on the road for our trucks are the BFG's AT KO's, but at close to or exceeding $900.00 I can't spend that kind of jingle. I feel the either tire would do justice, I do have a friend with a taco who swears by the revos.

My truck is a daily driver on country roads, usually paved, but rarely on the highway. I enjoy offroading and usually encounter significant amounts of mud. Although I have a hitch reciever, I never tow anything and I don't haul significant weight very often. I live in PA, so snow happens. I've been checking out tires for about six months now, so this isn't just a blind decision. I can get the 33" Nittos shipped for free and buy spacers for about the same price as the 32" Firestone M/T's mounted, balanced, and installed. I really want a more aggressive looking tire than the destination a/t............

With my experience with the a/t's and the user reviews I've read on the m/t's, I'm leaning toward the firestones.

View Poll Results: Help me decide which tires.
285/75/16 (33") Nitto Terra Grapplers	4	33.33%
265/75/16 (32") Firestone Destination M/T	8	66.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

01-26-2008, 12:41 PM	#1
Toy4Life We're all goofy goobers, yeah! Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 28 Posts: 2,562 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	New tire decision. I plan on getting some new tires very soon and I've narrowed it down to 2. size 285/75/16 (33") Nitto Terra Grapplers size 265/75/16 (32") Firestone Destination M/T With the 33" tires, I believe I would need wheel spacers. Does anyone know if there are any negatives to the spacers? recommendations? The tires will be used both on and off road. Help me decide. __________________

01-27-2008, 12:00 PM	#4
Toy4Life We're all goofy goobers, yeah! Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 28 Posts: 2,562 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	Guess with the overwelming responses, this will be a tough decision. __________________

01-27-2008, 02:41 PM	#6
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Posts: 7,040 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 westin safari bar/ipf rectangle lights,westin wheel to wheel nerfs(black),vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	hey man...stick with whats worked for ya so far.....destination at's!! awesome tire, plus you dont need those crappy wheel spacers!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto, black westin wheel to wheel nerfs, black westin safari bar w/ ipf rectangle lights,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems......more mods to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

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01-26-2008, 01:21 PM	#2
rpoint16 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2588 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 114 2008 double cab, 4X4, V-6, TRD 2008 Double Cab Automatic So far just trimmed the saber-tooth-tiger-long-ass mud flaps.	I have always had good luck w/ BFG A/T KO's. I have cut two sidewalls on Firestones I have heard that the NITTOs do not last long & ride rough (but they look good)..

01-27-2008, 02:38 PM	#5
concrete jedi Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3142 Location: Rochester N.Y Age: 43 Posts: 2,425 06 Tacoma 4 door indigo blue 2006 Double Cab Manual V-6 4.0 liter Broken and scratched tailgate, cracked rear tail light lens, coffee stain in driver seat.	So what are your driving characteristics ? city ? country ? lots of off road ? sand, mud, snow ? do you carry loads ? trailer ? I feel that the best tire on the road for our trucks are the BFG's AT KO's, but at close to or exceeding $900.00 I can't spend that kind of jingle. I feel the either tire would do justice, I do have a friend with a taco who swears by the revos.

01-27-2008, 05:11 PM	#7
kristopherl Northern Alliance: Covert Ops Joined: Sep 2007, #2669 Location: Cincinnati Age: 35 Posts: 283 08 Tacoma DC 4x4 Sport LB. Foglight 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Cup holder LEDs	I had EXCELLENT results with REVOs.. Highly recommend. not too bad of a price.

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