Just got a 2021 TRD Off Road

I just mounted Toyo Open Country A/T 3 235/85/16 I think they look great I have driven on some wet roads and they seem fine at this point. I also did a 6112 5100 leveling lift.

 

I am leaning this way atm just because I prefer AT's for my needs and am not ready to buy new wheels yet to mount 17's as cool as getting a free lift with 255/85/16 just too unsure how I will like them long term. I drive on the factory tires for winter and see how they do if I hate them in snowy mountains I know to save up some money and replace them early. I don't live in the mountains now but only 1hr 30 mins away from them so I do like to go on a weekend to hike and explore.

 

Is this legit or photoshopped?

 

Do I assume correctly you mean the tire choices in that size are poor choices for snow/ice as opposed to the size itself? I could agree with that. There is no dedicated snow tire in that size and only one three peak rated tire last I remember.

Regardless, I drive in snow/ice conditions for 4-5 months every year and my mud terrain tall skinnies are much better than a typical all season and comparable to the stock OR all terrains. I wouldn’t call them a bad choice unless you are accustomed to dedicated snow tires.

A tall skinny A/T with a 3 peak rating for $$$.
https://www.toyotires.com/product/m55

 

There were several pictures from different angles. I believe it is legit, not photoshop.

 

Your post is confusing. Which tire are you referring to as “the pizza cutters”?

 

sorry 255/85/16 if ur dead set on pizzas then get some 17 in rims and 255/80/17 instead of st maxxs in something like a falken.

 

Yes tire choice is the issue.

M55's and Toyo C/T's are odd balls. You have to commit to the tire. Lots of complaints from them in my world.

 

I don't understand the disdain on this forum for the factory Goodyear tires, but if you really need additional off-road performance I'd go with Toyo AT3's or the Yokohama Geolander MT's in the same stock size you have. The Yokohama's will be louder. Cooper tires are cheap quality, I wouldn't buy another set.

Also, skinny tires not only look weird, but offer less contact surface traction and substantially alter the way the truck handles in sharp turning maneuvers.

Changing tire sizes opens a whole can of worms (fuel mileage, odometer, gearing, ect.) You'll have to decide what you can and can't live with if you go down that path.

Edit: The Yokohama Geolander MT's don't come in your factory size. Stick with the Goodyears or switch to the Toyo AT3's in my opinion.

 

I’m in the minority in having no beef with the stock Goodyear wranglers. I still have mine and had planned on using them for daily driving until the pandemic reduced my street driving by a factor of 3.

However your statements about 33” tall skinnies are a bit off. I think you are missing the point. The advantage of a tall skinny 33 is that you get the maximum diameter possible without much of the fuss.

Why do you think tall skinny 33s have less contact patch and steering disadvantages compared to the stock tires? That doesn’t make any sense to me. They are only 10mm narrower than the stock OR tires and 10mm wider than the stock SR5 tires and they have 2” more diameter. It’s likely a wash dependent on tire pressure.

 

I didn't compare the tire sizes in a tire calculator, but my logic was you'd be going from approximately 31.5" factory tire to a 33" tall tire that is narrower. Also, most drivers are going to be running them at full psi most of the time not aired down, so the contact patch is smaller.

Quoting the "skinny on skinny tires" thread...
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-skinny-on-skinny-tires.529656/

"Negatives of a narrower tire:
1. Provides less stability on and off the road
2. Vehicle is more prone to trail damage because a tall narrow tire wants to cut through a medium as opposed to floating on top bringing your underbelly in closer proximity to obstacles on the trail"

In motorsports (nascar, road racing, F1, monster trucks, motocross, rock climbing, mudding, ect.) a wider tire offers more traction and stability, but y'all do what you want. It's your truck.

 

I believe the stock Goodyear are a 30 inch tire.

 

Hmm first time I seen the M55 Toyo they look interesting they actually have some siping on it only seen one review from some dude in Canada on youtube so they are probably fine for winter. The tire whine seemed pretty loud but almost seemed like his window was rolled down for the recording. I will do more research on them.

 

Narrow tires are better in slush and snow (vs wider).

 

Don't trust those Canadians... I have known a couple over the years...

 

Lol I known a few myself most of them seem to drink like a fish =D

 

I just did a bunch of research on tires before buying a few weeks ago. 3 things kept me from buying the m55. 1 the technology behind those tires is 20 plus years old not the worst thing but still a thing. 2. They are a pretty heavy tire again not the worst thing but I wanted a lighter tire. 3. Here locally they said it was at least a 90 wait for a set. So I eliminated those from my list.

 

I’m not here to defend the m55’s but, how do you know the technology is 20 years old?

I assume they are heavy because the are heavy duty commercial tires for big trucks carrying big loads over rough roads, e.g. forestry industry. But ya, if your use case does not approximate that, they aren’t the tire for you. I decided not to buy myself. I went with some tall skinny m/s mud terrains instead.

 

I’ve got the 255/85/16 ST Maxx of my truck and I run Blizzaks here in the winter. If it’s big fluffy off-road snow, the Maxx’s will plow through it. Icy slippery stuff on the road is a no-go.

 

They were so bad in the winter out here! I fully regret not getting the Blizzaks that first winter