Toyo M-55 vs Toyo C/T vs BFG KO2

Anyone have experience with the Toyo M-55, Toyo C/T, BFG KO2 tires for traction in snow, mud, gravel highway, tread life, noise etc.

Looking to put 265/70/R17 on my 2017 TRD Sport. I do a lot of gravel logging road driving in the west coast of British Columbia.

Cheers!

 

I run both the m-55 and the CT on my company trucks. Both perform well, the CT definitely out performs its predecessor.

 

I have m-55 on the ranch truck. It's a 2500 diesel, they been great , snow, mud, gravel, ranch roads, held up real well. Alot of the BLM and forest service guys run them in MT, Idaho, eastern Oregon.

 

I ran M-55s on my company trucks for forestry and oil & gas work in western Canada. I ran them on 3/4 tons and 1 tons over logging roads and worse. Those tires are damn near indestructible. A bit noisy on the highway was my only complaint. Great tires.

I have 265/70/R17 wrangler duratracs on my Taco, which i've found to be a good all around tire for lighter duty vehicles.

 

That has been my experience with the m-55 as well. I run 255/85/16 cooper st maxx on my tacoma.

 

Would you recommend putting these on a Tacoma? or maybe the C/T. My buddy is a guide and burns through 2-3 sets of tires every year on our logging roads. He says the C/T are his favourite tire but if they had his size in M-55 he would get those.

 

I have no experience with the toyo C/T.
Personally, aside from the noise on the highway, I didn't go m55 because I didn't want load range E tires on my taco since I don't tow much, and I'm not subjecting the taco to same conditions as my work trucks (heavy loads on logging roads). They would ride pretty harsh, definitely a service tire.
Sounds like your buddy tearing through tires would benefit from a tire like the m55, its a shame (and a surprise) that he can't find a way to fit them.

You'll find plenty of reviews of the BFG KO2s on this forum. Heres one discussing C/T vs KO2
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bfg-all-terrain-t-a-ko2-vs-toyo-open-country-c-t.401234/

 

The toyo C/T is susceptible to scrubbing. It is designed to be driven long and hard with a load, and also provide a little traction for when the road ends. They aren't designed to last in a vehicle that is driven around town, to work, grocery store, gym, etc. And they arent a dedicated off road tire. I would say ko2 might be the best bet on your list

 

I run m-55's (255/85/16) on my 01 Cummings, they wear great, pretty quiet compared to mt tires. They are great in the ice and snow and ok in the mud. I think @Pigpen did or still does run them on his taco but I could be mistaken.

 

Had them on my 2018 TRDOR and they were good for about 55,000 km with a fair bit of logging road time (most non-snowy weekends). Got two new rears last spring when I managed to get a railway spike through a sidewall.
Replaced the fronts in late summer, just before my 2022 TRDOR arrived. Moved the M-55s onto the new one, and am carrying on.
Very robust off-road (railway spikes notwithstanding) and not overly noisy inroad.
Decent in deep snow. Not great on hard packed snow or ice…I will be getting some true winter tires this autumn, although that could mean a second set of M-55s with studs.

Probably more tire than a Taco needs unless you are driving on “roads” made of blast rock, but if you are, they are excellent flat insurance.

 

i have used multiple sets of both the M55 and C/T on heavy duty trucks. unless your truck travels mostly on logging roads or in oil fields, i would recommend the C/T.

i've had balancing issues with some M55's. the C/T is very easy to balance, smooth and quiet on the road. the C/T also has the 3PMS symbol for snow traction if that matters.

i found the C/T is easier to live with, offers good traction and wear, and is nearly as tough at the M55.

fwiw, imo both the M55 and C/T are way more tire than any tacoma needs. if i were you, i'd look at the cooper ST maxx or another similar tire.

 

He asked the question 5 years ago guys …

 

Hello sir.

I am thinking of getting Toyo M55 and getting them studded. Want to get a winter only set of tires. My only small problem is that my current tires are all weather 255/80/17 and my spare is of course same size.

There are very few choices of studded tires with 33x10 size. I just dont want to buy 5 new tires and 5 new rims, would like to stick to 33x10.

Any chance you have experience driving on hard packed snow and ice with studded M55s? The siping just doesnt look that impressive to me, but what do i know. I do live up north and we get a lot of snow here. Im thinking of getting studded 255/85/16 M55s and four 16" steelies.

Thank you.

 

I didn't get mine studded, so no direct experience. However, wife got studded tires on her 4Runner before last winter and I drove it and my Tacoma (which had Nordman winters with no studs) and hers was vastly better.
For the BC interior?, I would say studs are absolutely wonderful; getting some for my Tacoma this fall.

 

Did she have Toyo M55s on her 4R?

My only concern running studded M55 is that the tread/siping doesn't look impressive at all for an all weather tire. Im sure the studs make a big difference but just curious how studded M55s behave on packed snow and ice, which we have a lot of in the winter.

 

She had Continental IceContact Xtreme studded. It's a Canada-only tire. Don't go off-road in the snow, so no need for the "LT" type, they are 265/70R17 (stock size for the TRD PRO).
Highly recommended.
The M-55 would be a good choice if you need the 10-ply rating, or want a larger diameter. I previously used them (w/o studs) as winter tires, and they were great except on ice/compact snow. When I was younger , putting on chains for those conditions was easier; now I'm thinking studs from mid-November through early April is the plan.

 

Ah yes, buddy of mine runs IceContact Xtreme on his RAM 1500, awesome tire.

Thanks for the info. I might end up getting four 16" steelies, 255/85/16 M55s and getting them studded. They are heavy though... My current 255/80/17 Wildpeaks are only 52 pounds, Toyos are 60.