Tire Decisions. Go cheap?

Hello.
I just picked up a 2001 tacoma pre-runner. 60,000 miles!
Being my first vehicle, and of course first truck, i didnt mind the lack of 4 wheel drive. . Stupid me because I got stuck 3 times this weekend just playing around on some not even muddy trails, and launching a boat at a dirt launch.
The rugged trails slipped like a champ all weekend. That leaves me looking for something more agressive but not too damamging on gas or the wallet. Most of my driving is on paved roads, just hit the trails A LITTLE on the weekends.

Any tire reccomiendation?

Would it be OK if I replaced the back two with something better and left the ruggeds on the front until winter?

Any help is much appreciated!

 

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