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Toyo R/T, BFGoodrich KO2, or Goodyear Wrangler MT/R w/ Kevlar?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by xJRich5, Dec 28, 2016.

?

Which tire?

  1. Toyo R/T

    4 vote(s)
    9.3%
  2. BFGoodrich KO2

    20 vote(s)
    46.5%
  3. Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  4. Other...

    9 vote(s)
    20.9%
  1. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:49 PM
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    DblCabMN

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    Do you have a pic or two of them mounted? Also, unable to find them at a local dealer (Minneapolis), i'm wondering if they're not quite available here...
     
  2. Dec 28, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    I can get you a picture tomorrow morning. I bought mine from Tirebuyer.com. Free shipping.
     
  3. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    DblCabMN

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    Sweet, found this in the meantime,
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    Hey fellow Oregonian here and I run the KO2s. They held up darn good on during the recent storm, in the snow and heavy rain. I have no complaints. I know quite a few of us in the Portland area have the KO2s and like them a lot.

    Check this thread out. We have a run going out to Bagby Hot Springs on Jan. 7th if you're interested.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/greater-portland-area-meet-thread.363783/page-73#post-13997038
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:52 PM
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    Braaaaap

    IMG_8886.jpg
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:59 PM
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    IMG_2644.jpg These are the toyo RT. I've had them about 3 weeks. They've done fine in the rain. I can't speak for off road because I haven't been in any mud...... yet. It almost never snows here so I can't speak to that either. That pic was taken today when I went hunting. Sunny and 70.
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    Go with the ko2s. I have ko2s on one truck and duratracs on another truck and I've been way more impressed with the ko2s, especially in the snow.
     
  8. Dec 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    Got em'.

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  9. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    Thanks! They look great, now.... to decide on 33's or 35's... :playball:
     
  10. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:35 AM
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    33s = BFH

    35s = :sawzall:
     
  11. Dec 29, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    Hah, yeah i currently have 33's and had to get grumpy with the sledge to fit 'em. But those 35's are so tempting... Anyone out there have a KO/KO2 and/or the Falkens in 35's on a 15" rim and want to share a pic?

    ...:threadjacked:
     
  12. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:01 PM
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    Based on my findings, do NOT do Duratracs or MTRs. I live in Washington (state) and in the recent icy conditions we have had the Duratracs are some of the least predictable tires in the ice I have ever owned. If you must have mud tires, have a set for mud and a set of ATs for all of the rest of your driving, ATs are the best for ice and stuffs. Hell, even when the first rain hits after a dry spell the Duratracs will slip slide and PUSH the front end.
     
  13. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    GreeGunc

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    Plenty good tires.....I've researched tires for a solid year. I've heard and saw that bfg ko2s suck in mud. Heard MTRs suck in mud.

    I'm a fan of cooper's; stt pro, St maxx, at3

    Mastercraft mxts

    GY duratrac
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:08 PM
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    ...:confused: but they're mud terrains
     
  15. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    I didn't say I've had em, just said I "heard"...
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:13 PM
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    Now that I look back, think it was snow and ice...
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2016 at 10:27 PM
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    In my experience with MTRs they are awesome in mud, sand, on rocks. Not good in pavement in the rain or snow. Down south snow and ice isn't much of a concern so I'm a big fan, but I wouldn't run the in the North.
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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    I'm sold on the KO2's.
    Just ordered a set of 285/75R16's

    Thanks for the input everyone.
     

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