Tire options

Hey all, have the lift coming soon So now it’s tire talk.

Looking for a solid highway/off road option. Was looking into Nitto and Falken but the prices are getting up there. Obviously I know that’s gonna happen but my question is what load rating does everyone use. One of the guys at the shop was telling me to go 10ply on the wall but I’ve seen good deals for some tires that are 6ply I believe. Help me!!

 

On a Tacoma you don't NEED anything rated higher than a "P" series tire. A 6 ply LT tire is rated for less weight than a P rated tire which is about the same as an 8 ply LT. The 10 ply tires are rated for much more, but even P rated tires will carry more weight than you can put in a Tacoma; more than most 1/2 ton trucks. The only advantage to LT tires is a tougher sidewall if you spend a lot of time off road in sharp rocks. You can save a lot of money with P rated tires and unless you are into extreme off road driving do just fine.

But at the same time there isn't much downside. I've had both P and E rated LT tires on my Tacoma and had equal number of flat tires with both, get about the same miles out of them. As long as you don't over inflate the 10 ply E rated tires there is very little difference in ride quality. Most of the larger tires that most guys use with a lift are LT only so that may be your only option.

 

If you dont offroad hard any ply rating is fine. 10 is good if you offroad alot since it has stronger protection to popping but they tend to right alittle firm on the road

 

I don’t tow anything and the off-road is a factor but not something I do often per se and when I do, the terrain is generally steep with some minor climbing.

Any of these three tires would be cheaper than buying a complete set of 4. There solid choices here or would I be better off elsewhere. 285/70r/17

 

Had the BFG KO's in an E rated tire - truck rode fine- just bought the Ridge Grapplers in a 6 ply and they ride great! I would jump on that deal as I paid $252 / tire x 4.

 

Pics?

 

I'd have to disagree with the "very little difference in ride quality" between P & E rated tires. I threw some E rated tires on my truck when the suspension was still stock and it was brutal. Even aired down on the trails that stiff sidewall was noticeable.

I vote for the Nitto's.

 

Good point on the ride difference on a stock truck - mine is lifted - there is no real ride difference (ICON adjustable shocks on the front make for a pretty stiff ride) - kept the air pressure at 35 psi - it's a truck

Here's pics of the old BFG KO's (not even KO2's) - 285/75/16 and the Ridge Grapplers - 285/70/17 - neither on the truck right now as weather is a joke in Ohio.

 

I'm a big fan of my Toyo Open Country ATII's, got a good deal on them. Quieter than the BFG's that were on, handled all the conditions I've been in (sand/mud/snow/city traffic lol) and look pretty good.

 

Must have been a good deal. I’m looking at about $700 if I do the sale and over $900 if I don’t. I’d prefer the sale ha

 

I think I got them for $150/per shipped? My shop doesn't charge any handling fees, and install, alignment, front rotor/pad/ss brake line installation ran me $250.

 

What size and where, that seems like a very good price for those tires!

 

If you Offroad far from help, load E is the only option. Anyone who says passenger tires are fine doesn't go far from home. It's been awhile since I spent less than $1500 on a set of tires. Gotta pay to play. Being stranded 50+ miles from the nearest asphalt isn't really an option.

The Falken Wild Peak is nice. The Toyo ATII is one of the best selling tires around here, though I'm not a big fan. I really like the Toyo M55 and Dean Backcountry MT.

 

Couldn't agree more!!! If your actually off roading or driving lots of gravel you need load E 10 ply. Yeah Tacoma can't haul that much weight it's not about weight it about strength. Sure you could go with 6 ply if crawling your local mall. But I know I don't like changing tires when I am out on the trail.

 

My dealership is running the sale. Going with 285/70/18

 

My off road adventures would be more recreational, not so much overland style but URE maybe and stuff like that

 

Read this before buying:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...eel-tire-combo-trd-rock-warriors-ko2s.381030/