New Toyo Open Country A/T III tire

Why wouldn’t Discount Tire install them for you?

 

Again, and again, and again, the sidewall thickness is exactly the same on each side of the tire. However, there is an extra line cut down the middle of the sidewall pattern on the "more aggressive" side. The "less aggressive" side does not have that line in the sidewall pattern.

 

I have -38mm scs 10’s. They said they’d damage them if they installed them. As the lip or something would interfere with there machine. Idk. But I appreciated them being upfront with me rather than getting a damaged rim in return. So I went to a custom wheel place down the street and they did it for me.

 

THIS. I just put these tires on another rig and that is the only difference. I'd argue that the "more aggressive" side with the extra little line actually makes them look "less aggressive" because it distracts from the overall sidewall lug. I can post some photos of mine if anyone cares to see them with the "less aggressive" side out. The guys at Discount Tire were laughing at me because I didn't want the side with the line on the outside. It's such a small difference, but it is different!

 

So the "P" series has a different sidewall than the "LT" series? I haven't run a "LT" series tire on my pickup for years.

 

Us made LT sizes have slightly deeper sidewall tread. Us made p-metric and all Japan made sizes have a shallow sidewall tread.

And "flotation" sizes have deeper sidewall tread as well.

At least, that's my understanding right now.

 

Yes, the same was true for the Open Country AT IIs. Its a substantial difference when they are viewed side by side.
The P/SL rated tire will have less sidewall tread and smaller tread lugs that are closer together. The LT is an all around beefier tire, hence the deeper tread depth and increased weight of the LT.

 

Yes, please post some photos and let us know the country of manufacture.

 

edit: Japan made

Japan made 225/75R15.

 

Do you have a quarter?

 

so they are actually Japan made! My apologies for the confusion. Here is the quarter test on the sidewall.

 

Thanks for that!

How are you liking them so far?

 

Man I really like them. Very smooth with and ride great at all speeds. No issues at all. Came from some basic all season tires and can’t tell any negatives while driving. Although the sidewalls aren’t that aggressive, they do look nice. These are actually on a Colorado 2WD truck so I wasn’t really wanting a crazy off road tire. Just wanted a nice tire with some more performance than an all season. I’m planning to get a Tacoma next year and wanted to put these tires on that, so the rado is the test mule lol.

 

Is there any difference in quality between the USA and Japanese made?

 

Well, I pulled the trigger on a set of these in LT265/75 16 for my DCLB.
I went with the LT simply for the deeper tread. From what I have read, the ride is easily managed by careful PSI choices.
I have run LT's before but with other brands and on different trucks, 4Runners 3rd & 5th gens and an FJ. I was super duper close to going SL but we get so many flats around here and any extra tread depth that I can get is welcome.
I will have 50K miles to see if I made a good/bad choice!

 

I REALLY want to swap my 255/80R17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers for these in the same size.

 

Just curious why you would want to go away from the RG's they are a great tire

 

I've got some more driving time on pavement with my set and they have been pretty nice I have to say. They roll a lot easier than the RT's and seems I'm getting 1.5-2 mpg better. I can definitely feel the sidewalls are softer, they absorb smaller bumps better but I also feel the truck leaning a little more in turns. Still need to play with pressures. Again mine are LT (E rated), Japan made. I don't see how anyone could think they provide a harsh ride. I am a bit worried about the durability of the 2ply sidewall vs the 3ply on the RT...the RTs never let me down, had great peace of mind being in the middle of nowhere out in the woods.

The shop I purchased from is trying to locate USA made ones for me to do a swap.

 

If they can find them, would be great to hear your impressions of the tires and the differences, along with some pictures too of before and after the swap.

 

Anyone running these in a 285/75R17? I'm curious about them as it seems to be the only C-load tire offered in this size. Really hits the sweet spot between a 285/70 and going up to a 35 which requires being significantly wider and heavier as well.