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Tires*Tires*Tires*Tires !!!!!

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by neontrail, May 22, 2009.

  1. Nov 25, 2016 at 12:40 AM
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    Sullychelone

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    Just bought a 2007 double cab taco, trd off-road. I drive Forest Service roads every weekend, some in pretty bad shape. I also live in WY, and our paved roads are horribly cared for. Once it snows, you can count on packed snow or ice until spring. My previous vehicle was a Toyota Previa AWD with all season tires and I had to bust through snow drifts in it to get home last year.
    Which leads me to my tire question. Damn thing came with worn down LT285/75R16 Rugged Terrains on it and they are horrible in light snow and on ice. I've pretty much settled on Dynapro ATMs due to reading this entire thread. I do have a slight lift thanks to the previous owner. The problem: it's nice to have the bigger tires, but I don't think I want the E rated ones because of the weight. Planning a road trip to CA this spring. But the biggest D load tires are back to stock - 265/70R16. The 285s weigh 56lbs, the 265s weigh 48lbs. I assume this will be a big difference in mpg? But what about handling in snow or potentially sand in Baja? Also, will this truck look ridiculous with smaller tires? Shallow, I know.357432c0cfe15d2d1f74f64ae4017d4ex.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2016 at 7:32 AM
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    What should I buy thst is great for on and off road. More towards off road
     
  3. Dec 29, 2016 at 5:47 AM
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    WillieGS3

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    Which one of these tires performed best? I'm planning to change my stock TRD Pro tires to more agreesive look and will perform if needed. Currently 265 75 R16 what size can go bigger without rubbing?
     
  4. Mar 4, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    jayteedo

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    None yet really. Fold-a-cover G4 Elite tonneau cover. Will get new tires...
    i want to do same. Have you decided yet? Also considering offset and maybe a lift.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    WillieGS3

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    I couple guys I met over the The Mint 400 had KO2 265 75 R16 and they said they love the tires.
     
  6. Mar 5, 2017 at 12:15 AM
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    jayteedo

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    None yet really. Fold-a-cover G4 Elite tonneau cover. Will get new tires...
    I'm running the k02's on my (wife's) 4runner and they are great. I'll probably put same on my Tacoma. Need to figure out optimal size.
     
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  7. Mar 10, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    Just throwing this out there. Ive been contemplating a new set of wheels/tires so ive been looking around. I cant think of any reason not to get the same tire again after looking at everything else. Looks/more aggressive sidewall would be the only difference and these don't even look bad as is.
    Cooper discoverer AT/3 265/75-16 have lasted fantastically for 2 years on my truck
    Nice aggressive tread pattern, quiet on road, great in snow and sand. Never had any issues and i can probably get another good while out of these. Im just above 1/2 tread left.
    Even going up a size to 285 like i am considering, they are still under $200.
     
  8. Mar 10, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    CHAOTIC

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    I have a 2013 Pre-Runner Sport LB. Two months ago, I installed the General Grabber AT2 tires on it, 265/70/17. So far, I've been very happy with these tires. The tread depth is deeper than other similar tires and that has been beneficial for the rains I've driven in. My truck sees about 90% pavement but I still opted for this tread pattern. The warranty is 60K miles and they hook up great on the street. There is a little more road noise than my stock tires, but after a few months I don't hear it anymore, probably just used to it now. I bought them online from TireBuyer and had them shipped to the closest tire store for installation. As much as I liked the Toyo designs and others, these were for me the best cost and warranty. I would definitely buy these next time around.
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    cuda2k

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    Just wish the AT3 had a little more interesting side wall, from the side profile they don't look any more interesting (dare I saw aggressive) than the Michelin LTX highway tire I had on my old GMC. There's a set FS in the Texas section I want to grab, just can't bring myself to do it.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2017 at 10:59 PM
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    The Real Moondog

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    I had them on my second gen a few years back and they were good tires. They cleaned out well but, like you, I just didn't like the sidewalls. I replaced them with a much better riding Michelin AT2 and also noticed very little decline off-road. I'm looking for tires as well and want something more aggressive than my stock tires and the Coopers just aren't aggressive enough to be the tire. I'm leaning Duratracs but the Falken AT3W seems to look decent as well.
     
  11. Apr 1, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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    I'd go with the Falken, but I really don't want to go E-load and don't trust the P-load where I *will* be taking the truck. Michelin makes a good tire, no doubt about that, ran the LTX on the old truck for years, for a strictly street tire there's few better. Just not enough options in 265/75r16 for anything between P and E.
     
  12. Apr 1, 2017 at 11:46 AM
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    The Real Moondog

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    Agreed. I started a tired thread for c rated tires in this size a few days ago and we have gotten a lot of good feedback.
     
  13. Apr 6, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    Diamond Gray, did you ever upsize you tires? I'm thinking about doing the same to my '07 4x2 access cab, but I've got 215/70R15... Wondering how it worked out for you.
     
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  14. Apr 22, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    3 inch lift, 33 bfgoodrich all terrain ko2, with 450,000 k miles and still going
    What's the biggest tire size that I can put on a 2017 Tacoma TRD PRO without making any modifications or cutting on the front fenders I don't want them to rub on turns
     
  15. Apr 22, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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  16. Jun 29, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    omegaman1955

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    Interesting reads. My '98 4x came with optional 15" rims instead of the 16"s most have. Doesn't even look like a 4x,but I went with Mich. LTX for many years for overall ride & life. I would pass trucks on the worst Sierra Nevada FS roads.
    Moved to NM & these dirt/gravel roads will just eat most tires,the paved hwys are not much better. Had used Duelers,Dura-tracs too,but none came close to warranty life since they got popular....& pricey.
    10 ply or E rated are the only thing that will last here...local guy say's P rating is for Park...on Pavement.LOL
    Ran Dura-tracs for 6 yrs but these roads just eat the tread & chunks started coming off & I got rock breaks all the time. They worked great in the worst conditions,but started my search for options.Started watching what would come into little local garage & what ranchers & outfitters would use more.Knew I needed more aggressive E rated tire or kevlar. Tires do you no good if you cannot get to the hwy here.
    Most big name tires named here just wear out,load up with mud or slide on ice & snow. Most ranchers use big trucks,but Tacomas started showing more & more.
    Was down too Cooper AT3 E's or Duratracs in kevlar,but man the $. I used to pay $85 for the 1st Mich.LTX's & get almost 70k on them, now $200+ here & they would get 35k at most, about the same for Coopers/Wranglers.
    Saw some ranchers/outfitters getting Kenda Klevers & never heard of them. Read good reviews,saw decent results overall. Mostly make tractor tires.
    Local guy was pricing the Coopers,Yokahamas etc for me and said a guy had ordered a set of 15" Kendas for his Tacoma but had left the country. They are much taller than the stock 265/75R 15's but fit in the well without much rub besides mud/snow build up. Got them on for $750 total.
    3 yrs now & they are hardly worn & work great overall here in rural SW NM. Never gotten stuck in the worst monsoon mud or snow & ice.Climb right over any rocks,etc.
    I know they are a bit loud/rough on the hwy,but this truck is my hunt/explore/get there in any condition rig. & the Kendas get me there.
    Know they will wear out my 328k suspension & I will deal with that next year...another subject.
    Most Tacoma owners here have now gone with Coopers,Dura-tracs in kevlar or Kenda Klevers like mine, & these guys go places I just avoid ......one reason I do have 328k on this Toyota & 565k on my 82' before I sold it. I am also about 3 hrs away from any city....
     
  17. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    how can I measure the amount of tred on my tires? Gunna sell them and want to know so buyer knows
     
  18. Aug 12, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    I just purchased a 2001 xtracab 2WD. It has 15" steel wheels and hubcaps. The tires are all dry rotted so it's the first order of business.

    I notice most people on this thread use their trucks for off-road and 4WD and lean towards the big knobbies.

    My use for this truck is as an alternate to my 911. Mostly Home Depot, supporting maintenance activities on the small plane and sailboat that I own, running the motorcycles around when they need maintenance (sport bikes, not Harley's), etc. The Taco is fun to drive (5-speed/2.4l), so I'll probably put half my annual mileage on it between the two vehicles (about 7K?). This will be almost 100% highway and around town miles. Loud tires aren't something I want.

    I'd like to add some "muscle" to the look of the truck. Right now it has 205/75/15 (I think that's the right measurement. Think tall and thin.)

    I'm considering getting new rims such as the matt black rims I see on some trucks in this forum. That means I also need to make a decision on 15" vs 16". Which size gives a better selection? Which size is cheaper to run? What kinds of tires/sizes give a nice solid look while also being friendly to highway travel? I'm in Georgia, so I don't really need snow capabilities.
     
  19. Aug 24, 2017 at 3:31 PM
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    Very good. Thanks for putting it together for us.
     
  20. Sep 18, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    I was looking for recommendations on some cheap tires, good but cheap tires. I have some cheaper ones on there now ( think they were maybe $115 apiece) .. Dont need to spend an arm an a leg on new tires, I don't do any off-roading or anything like that. But would like to them to look decent. Just curious if anyone on here has found a cheap good tire .Thanks~!
     

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