Lawd I need tires!

I bought my 2004 extended cab Tacoma with street tires on them from a kindly city dweller...but now, here I am, living in the boonies off of MILES of dirt roads. On a daily basis I bounce around muddy, pitted construction sites with factory "shocks" and bourgeoisie tires. So I guess I need help finding tires. Who thinks I need 10 ply versus 8 ply and what's your brand, man?

 

I would go C load 6 ply, what size you thinking ? 16 inch or 17 inch wheels?

 

I run 8ply hankook dynapro atm. 25000 miles on them and still great tread.

 

Happy Tuesday!

Wanted to toss a few additional thoughts your way. Although a higher load index / Ply rating may help. Going to an A/T with a little more sidewall will not only absorb some of those bumps, but also A/T tires have much more forgiving off-roading technologies such as sidewall lugs for the mud and chip and chunk resistance to help resist punctures.

As far as brand, there are a ton of great options in the market. One thing to consider though, tires are, by nature a product of compromise. Meaning no tire will score 5 out of 5 for every performance attribute. Looking at your intended purpose for the vehicle and what you need the tire to accomplish will really help narrow down the choices to what would be the best tire for your needs.

 

16" Cooper ST Maxx......Pizza cutters.........

you'll be badd azz.........

 

A Federal Couragia MT will give you all the traction you could ever dream of but they don't last more than a couple years and they suck on the highway!

A lot of guys love the BFG ko2's. My boss swears by them and he hauls a lot of heavy construction weight around.

I gave the Mastercraft MXT a try a few years ago and have liked them. Better highway characteristics but still a great offroad tire! I'll be buying another set next week!

Keep in mind a D rating will still give you good traction with a descent load rating while an E rating will be a stiffer tire, less grippy on the trails but you can haul as much weight as you want.

Good luck!