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Highway Tire Recommendations

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by clayrb, Aug 17, 2016.

  1. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    clayrb

    clayrb [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Howdy: Being in Georgia I'm looking to buy a set of 265/75R16 or 275/70R16 tires for my Taco
    that I use 90% on highways only and would like to get a high mileage and quiet tire.
    suggestions are welcome...................
    Thanks,
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  2. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:06 AM
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    ejl923

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    michelin ms2 defender, no doubt about it. Pricey but worth every penny
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    What he said.

    I put them on my wifes pilot. Great tire. Will be putting them on my Taco once the stock run low.
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2016 at 10:29 AM
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    Boilerman

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    What he said. Had mine about 2 months and love them.
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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    edm3rd

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    One warning on Michelins - first 300-500 miles be careful in wet conditions until the "mold release" wears off of the tires, then you'll see what an excellent rain tire is like.
     
  6. Aug 17, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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    Pretty sure Michelin doesn't use mold release on their tires anymore, only on some of their motorcycle tires. Either way, the defenders werent slippery when we bought em.
     
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  7. Aug 17, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    My LTX MS2's were slippery when first installed. Tire Rack warns about it. Not a problem after a couple of weeks.
     
  8. Aug 17, 2016 at 12:47 PM
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    interesting comments on tires being slippery. Ive had the ms2's and the later defenders and found both to be grippy right out of the shop.
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Interesting. Either way, great tire. Really can't go wrong with them.
     
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  10. Aug 18, 2016 at 5:44 AM
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  11. Aug 18, 2016 at 6:06 AM
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    Gregman

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    Michelin LTX MS2's are the best, just get them.
     
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  12. Aug 18, 2016 at 8:05 AM
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    +1 Great in rain, does well in snow and wear like iron.
     
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  13. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:03 PM
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    NOT 33-12.50-17 atturo trail M/T's. Lol loud and rough as it gets lol ... BUT THATS HOW I LIKE 'EM ;)
     
  14. Aug 18, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    Cmurder

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    I got them. Love them. I don't off-road at all so that's something to consider. They are amazing in rain and super quiet.
     

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