New Tire Recommendations

Hello fellow Tacomites. I have a 2021 TRD Sport (Double Cab) whose tires will probably need to be replaced by next Spring (2025).

I was wondering if I should stick to the (expensive) OEM tires or if anyone can recommend alternatives that are not as pricey but just as functional. To be clear, I do not have any complaints with the OEM tires. Most of my driving is on paved roads, but I have driven on an OTV trail without any problems. TIA!!

 

My OEM Firestones on my 2021 lasted 15,000 miles with 3 rotations. They stank.

I bought a set of Wildpeaks for the wife's 2017 Subaru, which got 44,000 miles out of her OEM tires.
I liked the look and feel and response of those Wildpeaks so I put a set ( stock-size ) on my Tacoma.

Best money I've spent in a long time.
They ride good, feel good, are quiet, and I feel confident if I need to take it off pavement.
Looking at them you'd think I had upped a size, but they are stock sized tires.
I don't think I'll ever buy any other tire.

 

If you are mainly on pavement, you can’t go wrong with Michelin LTX Defenders.

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s2

 

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For your use case a set of Michelin Defenders sounds ideal. They sell the LTX MS2 in 265/65R17 which is the stock Sport diameter. Just up the PSI from 29 to 31 because the load ranges aren’t the same.

Tires are one rare area of a vehicle that I despise OEM on. They almost always give some sort of cheap version of whatever tire they say they’re putting on. I see no reason to stick to OEM tires, but the OEM sizing is fine.

 

You say mostly paved roads. I'd just get the best price and the best warranty you can find. Just get suv or light truck tires. No need for off road, all terrain or anything like that. Your first post could use more info. Where do you live. Do you drive at or below speed limits. Do you need any high performance. as an etc etc

 

Michelin Defenders is what I bought after the crappy OEM tires.

 

X3 on the Michelins.

 

The Michelins are great, but they are spendy. Probably a wash in the end since they tend to last a long time.

For a budget alternative, I've had good experience with Kumho tires. The Crugen for highway/road used is comparable to the Michelin Defender LTX and they worked well on our older 4Runner. It was totaled before we could wear them out, so not sure how long they last comparitively. The Road Venture AT looks like a decent replacement for OEM, but I have no experience with those.

 

Falken A/T

 

The what's the best tire questions are fun to watch. They can get 20 replies with 30 suggestions. This thread is pretty tame, and all the ideas are good.

 

I put on Falken Rubitrek's. Have 20,000 miles on them and I can say they are the best tires I've ever ran. Great for on and off road.

 

I had Cooper Discoverer HT's on my previous truck and they were crazy quiet. Great wet weather and very affordable. They make a nice AT tire also. But yea, you are going to get all kinds of suggestions. If you have a fat wallet, Michelin all the way.