Grabber at2/Ridge Graps/TG Maxx

I have given up on the 16" tire search. Ordering a set of FJ Steel wheels 17".

My new favorite options in this size (265/70-17) are the

Hercules TG Maxx @ 51lbs
Ridge grapplers @ 54lbs
Grabber AT2 @ 40lbs (standard load)

I like the weight of the AT2s.
I like the tread on the TG Maxx and Graps.

This will be an off-road set of tires, so noise isn't as big a deal...within reason. Looking for off road traction, and winter performance.

So... sans noise opinions, I'd like to know about off-road and on road performance. Traction, balance, pull, etc.

I'll be using these for 3 different TSD rallies over the next few months, that will require several hundred miles of road, and some supposedly spirited off road work.

 

I have the AT2's on my truck on 17"s. 265/65/17 I only have 1000 miles on the truck, and haven't taken it off-road, but I really like them on the highway. They are supposed to do really well in the snow, from the reviews I've seen, and that's where ill be using the 4x4 the most.

 

I would suggest the newer version of this tire, the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015. I have had the E rated version on my FJ Cruiser for the last couple of years with excellent results. It rides smooth and quiet on road and does very well off-road. It is also snowflake approved for severe winter conditions.



Here is a link to them online in 265/70R-17:

Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015

Please let us know if you would like a quote.

 

While this is a good tire for highway and light off-road use, I'm not so sure this is what OP is looking for when he says he is not really concerned with noise and wants off-road traction. I think he identified 3 decent options of which I would add the lighter Dick Cepek Extreme Country in 265/75/16 if he chooses to stay in the 16s at just shy of 48 pounds. Next up would be the General Grabber AT2s if the DC are too aggressive.

 

Correct. Since this will be a second set, off-road ability is pulling dibs on road manners.... Although I want decent road manners too. Bonus... I found some aluminum FJ wheels today for cheap. Weight savings!

I'm really leaning toward the TG Maxx, but also spied some Falken MTs that have gotten some good feedback.

 

I say get what you want and what works for you. This is why they make so many different brands of tires because different people have different needs and wants. The Hercules tires are owned by Cooper so they should be fine. Heck, they were fine before they were bought by Cooper. I have heard they have a bit more road noise than some other brands. If you want aggressive trust me and read up on the DC. Duratracs are good as well but many will say the sidewalls are thin and they are. I'm thinking about going to a 17" tire as well just so I can get a SL Grabber AT2. If I stay 16 then I'm still just as lost as I was when I started this tire buying journey months ago. Best of luck to you OP.

 

Yes. That SL AT2 is still on my short list, as it's so light.

 

Weight matters. I do not have as many issues with the 3rd gen power as others do but we know the truck can be a bit lazy down low. Having said this, weight matters. If you can get a tire that will meet your needs and save weight, strongly consider it. That is what I like about the DC Extreme Country because you are getting an E rated tire at around 47 or so pounds. But, 40 pounds is even better if it will meet your needs.

 

Now I need to decide if I want the beef tires in 16" or 17". I'm leaning toward the 16 stock wheels an put the street tires on the 17s.