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Michelin Defender LTX MS replaced BFG KO2's

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ChrisK7UND, Jun 4, 2017.

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  1. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    i got $350 in trade for my OEM tires the day I drove it off the lot. Traded for Defenders.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    I have had Michelin tires on all my vehicles for the last 40 years. The dependability, quiet ride, improved fuel economy and most important, traction in rain & snow make it worth the money to me. YMMV
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    Got a similar deal with my OEM tires.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    I'm 99% highway too. My last Taco and my wife's 4runner both have LTX. It's a great tire, especially in the rain.
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Good decision. Very good tire. USA made

    I’m running these right now. Tires are 39lbs apiece 255/75/17 Hankook Dynapro ATM.

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  6. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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    In my case, my yearly mileage is low. I am on month 27 with my 4Runner and just turned 20k miles. The Dunlops on it would likely last me another three years.

    So basically you are asking some people to wait 5 years.

    I’m either gonna put new rubber on it next year, or sell it and buy another Tacoma.

    I have other vehicles, hence the miles are spread around.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    Honestly I don’t think people switching to specifically Michelin LTXs are doing it just to save a few mpgs. I switched immediately to those tires on a few vehicles simply because they were superior to many tires. Unless you are doing serious off-roading...
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    I traded out my Falken Wildpeaks for the Dynapro's. The Wildpeaks would not balance, took it back 5 times, multiple technicians tried, zero luck. Got fed up and asked for a reimbursement for the Falkens and discount did so for customer dissatisfaction. Night and day difference with the Dynapro's, zero vibration, also can tell the weight difference.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    You couldn’t be more right. The Falkens I had in this pic were nice as a tire I could beat up (6-ply), but even with these Hankooks I have confidence. They drive awesome and my commute avg is 19.5mpg.

    I keep my stock OR rims as a second set for future beater tires.

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    Ebay - 699 (plus 10% coupon) + 50 for shipping during a special. Total came to $679 OTD.
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2018 at 2:08 AM
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    I have the hiway tires ony taco to but the dealer put them on when I bought it I want some ko2 instead
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2018 at 7:27 AM
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    Not asking anyone to do anything, just trying to understand the financial side of it.
    In the past I had multiple cars a motorcycle and project truck and I’ve done winter/summer tires mounted on separate wheels for the cars so I’m no stranger to spending money for different tires. I just didn’t understand the financial side of removing them early. I never considered selling or having the dealer swap them. Now I’ll start looking for low mileage take offs!
     
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    I think I’ll change the Ltx ms2 for ltx AT when they wear out... I have now 35k on them but I’m almost sure I’ll put 35k more on them so that will happen in about 3 more years... don’t have the money to swap because I want...
     
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    Low mileage takeoffs are everywhere.
     
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  15. Dec 31, 2018 at 10:01 AM
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    x 2 from the factory and they are very quiet.....
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2018 at 10:05 AM
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    I have the defenders and there very quiet and comfortable as for off-road use you can use them on dry dirt road they don't work well in mud no traction what so ever
     
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    TRD GRILL WET OKLOE SEAT COVERS RAPTOR GRILL LIGHTS NEW OFF ROAD BED DECALS SCS Ray 10'S 16x8 Gunmetal OVTune
    How quiet are these tires on the highway??
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    Very. I did 80 for a bit the other day and they were cherry
     
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    Thanks for the info.
     
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    They call those “skinnies”?

    What is the advantage of that size over 265/70/17?
     
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