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Goodyear Wrangler Authority, The Ranger's Review

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Maticuno, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. Jan 10, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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    I just got these installed a couple hours ago and I'm pretty excited about it.

    I couldn't stand my Rugged Trails(Fails*) and I wanted a good all around tire. I picked these even though my truck is a PreRunner. I could've gone the BFG AT route, but they're quite pricey, plus I really like the look of the Authority's.

    Hopefully they work out great and I don't look like too much of a douchebag for running them on PreRunner. :D
     
  2. Jan 10, 2014 at 8:23 PM
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    First hand experience, these tires put the BFG A/T to shame. Good choice!
     
  3. Jan 10, 2014 at 10:50 PM
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    Thanks man! So far about all I can say is I love how they look and the howl they make rolling down the road!
     
  4. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:21 AM
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    Did you have wally world install them? If so, did they have/use the correct low-profile Toyota-style wheel weights? (do they sit flush into the lip of the rim?)
    And on a 2013, if I'm just replacing the tires, I shouldn't need to re-learn the TMPS, should I?
     
  5. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:27 AM
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    I can get a picture today and let you check it out. They look fine to me.

    I think it would only have to relearn the TPMS if the sensor got moved to a different wheel, but I could be wrong, I just know that's how it was on my Chevrolet.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:34 AM
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    Did you have to re-learn your Taco?
     
  7. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:38 AM
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    I can't wait for my hankooks to wear out so I can get these. Anyone go from p rated hankooks to these? Mpg and any other differences? Love my hankooks, but like the more aggressive look of these.
     
  8. Jan 11, 2014 at 8:57 AM
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    No sir. Here's a couple pics though

    mamunyqy_cbd8618718172cad297cb54fc8f332d4b8845814.jpg

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  9. Jan 11, 2014 at 9:26 AM
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    Yup, those are the ones I was talking about. Thanks! looks great!
     
  10. Jan 11, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    No problem. Thanks man I like it.

    The guy said those weights were hard to work with because of that bead the tire makes, you can tell how recessed it is.
     
  11. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Well, wally world wouldn't install them since they were up-sized. But I went to the shop where I used to work and threw them on. They all balanced out pretty easily(2.00oz or less each side), aside from one that took 6.75oz on one side and 2.00oz on the other [​IMG] ...oh well, got it to balance out anyway. [​IMG] I used pound-on weights on the inside lip, and low-profile tape-weights for the outside(right behind the spokes, even the 6.75oz clears the caliper) so I didn't have to worry about trying to pound on the wrong type of weights. I'll just have the dealer re-balance everything when I take it in for my next ToyotaCare service. Love the way they look, they handle fine(like a truck), and the noise isn't that bad. Awesome buy!
     
  12. Jan 11, 2014 at 9:21 PM
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    Congrats dude! They installed mine without question lol.

    Did you get 265/75r16? I'm not sure if you posted a pic or not.
     
  13. Jan 11, 2014 at 10:41 PM
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    yea, I got the LT265/75R16C, the OEMs are P265/70R16. they were real busy and I was a walk-in, so it didn't bother me at all having worked in that field before.
     
  14. Jan 11, 2014 at 11:02 PM
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    Cool man same ones I got. I sold my Rugged Trails to a dude earlier too so I recouped some of the money lol.
     
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    I've got a friend's kid who has a HoeRunner that needs tires, so he's gonna buy my old BFGs as well
     
  16. Jan 27, 2014 at 7:45 AM
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    enough to go over stuff
    Look what I found in my tire and it wasnt even leaking.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Jan 27, 2014 at 12:31 PM
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    That's pretty impressive. I'm assuming you plugged/patched it after removing the wrench?

    Those tires are starting to look a little worn. How many miles?
     
  18. Jan 27, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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    enough to go over stuff
    The guys at walmart took care if it. I couldnt get it out. It didnt go all the way through the tire. The tires now are at around 14,000. They still have a good amount of tread and look brand now with some tire cleaner.
     
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    Thank you Maticuno,

    I just ordered four of these in 265/70/17 from Walmart due to your thread and review. I'm glad that I stumbled across your post. Picking out tires is HARD! :D
     
  20. Feb 8, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    Here it is. Now it LOOKS like a truck IMO. Like I posted in other threads, I did have to air up the Rear bags a little so it wouldn't sit nose high with the 5100's at 1.75.

    IMG_20140208_115103_113_zpsflb4espy_c73be09842ac15a81a8db87a5d399a10b7ba67a6.jpg
     
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