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cooper?? toyo?? or Nitto??

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Pinoyisme, Feb 24, 2010.

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Which do you Choose to be best in sand?

  1. Nitto Terra grapplers

    104 vote(s)
    44.8%
  2. Toyo open country

    98 vote(s)
    42.2%
  3. Cooper Zeon ltz

    30 vote(s)
    12.9%
  1. Feb 24, 2010 at 4:43 PM
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    Pinoyisme

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    So, i do alot of driving in sand down here in south florida and ive been lookin at these tires since they all pretty much have a wide tread pattern.
    Ive been lookin at these tires

    -Nitto Terra Grapplers
    -Toyo Open country A/t
    -Cooper zeon ltz

    Yes, i know im gonna get stuck either way with my pre-runner. But im lookin for the best tire that will help me as much as i can. I rather ask you guys then be bomb'd with informatin at the tire store.

    Also, has anyone put big tires (31-33) on the enkei wt4 rims?? Im kinda leaning towards the Cooper Zeon Ltz cause they have 285-50r 20 for a cheap price!
     
  2. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:00 PM
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    blackwatertaco

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    I don't like them, But I voted for the nittos.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:00 PM
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    AvsFanTRD

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  4. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM
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    Pinoyisme

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    do u have pics of yours avsfan?? and have you really tested your toyos in off road conditions?
     
  5. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM
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    jandrews

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    Any of those would serve you well. Toyo is going to be the highest quality overall, Cooper the best value for the money. Nitto somewhere between the two.
     
  6. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    Pinoyisme

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    i can still use my wt4 rims, or is that not a good idea?
     
  7. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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    Pinoyisme

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    also i can get nitto at cooper price, but then i would need to get new rims...cuase that price isnt for my 20's
     
  8. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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    kinkrider101

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    im a prerunner and i found bfg at ares really good for sand
     
  9. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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    moto932

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    i love my zeon ltz's! they are any awesome tire. just make sure they have them in the size you are wanting.
     
  10. Feb 24, 2010 at 5:56 PM
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    IMO the best A/T is the BFG
     
  11. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:08 PM
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    nitto fa show!
     
  12. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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    Toyo's are the shit! My friend rocks the 265/75R16 and I can't believe how long they have lasted. Plus they have excellent traction. Nitto's are noisy after 10k and wear out quick. But they are cheaper so to each their own.
     
  13. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:14 PM
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    Bfg, is mad exapensive for 20s or idk if they even have tires for 20s. I am lookin at Small rims such as atx thugs, but it all depends on the price. This guy is selling atx punishers for 380 tho but I really like te thugs. Right now he is giving me a deal with the punisher 18x9 rims for 380 for all 4, then terras to wrap that at 184 a tire. Also I heard that terras don't last long. But then again I heard that terras last long with our trucks cause they are light weight.

    But then I found Cooper tires, so I'm just all mixed up on what I want!!! Bah !! Decisions decisions!!
     
  14. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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    X3 for the Toyo's....i have them on 20's and they ride like butter.
     
  15. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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    get a 16x9 wheel or 17
     
  16. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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    Just found out the price for the thugs r out of my league, will 16x9 fit over the front calipers? And or 17s?
     
  17. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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    TRD off road comes with 16'' and Sports come with 17''. so you can get those size rims to fit, just have to make sure oyu have enough spacing the clear the caliper.

    as for the tires, i have 265/70/17 terra grapplers and love them. i know it's not sand, but we've had a ton of snow this year. i was able to struggle through bumper deep snow in 2wd, and made it through even deeper snow without a problem in 4wd.

    i have also aired down to 15 psi for the really bad stuff, and it felt like pavement. while aired down i didn't have any leakage problems or problems with the bead.

    so any of the tires will be good, but my recomendation is for the terra grapplers.
    they're a good buy too. i got 4 of them mounted, ballanced, and installed for $500 + tax
     
  18. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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    I agree with the people saying BFGoodrich A/T TA KOs. Have you looked into the Nitto Dune Grapplers?
     
  19. Feb 24, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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  20. Feb 25, 2010 at 1:29 AM
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    Ya Ive looked into the dune grappler but I don't like the flames. Does anyone have the dune and really tested it in the dune/sand?? Also I heard they suck in water on the road. Which it rains like crazy here when it is rainy season....

    Also where did u get terras for $500??? Lol
     

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