Tire Advice

I am hoping you guys can help me make a decision. I am looking for new tires for my Tacoma, but I want something really rugged because I go trail riding a lot and have to go through a lot of muddy terrain on my farm. I've been checking out some info on this site https://campingmoz.com/best-4runner-tires/ and reading reviews on Amazon and other forums. What tire brands do you guys think are best? I appreciate any and all input! Thanks!

 

Toyo open country is great
K02 are v popular
Falken wildpeaks

 

"Really Rugged" and "Muddy" and you're out there a lot. Sounds like you need something more than than an AT.

 

Thanks, I will check those!

 

Agree, a heavy tire like the Toyo Open Country CT.

At the very least a Duratrac, which is as close to a hybrid AT/MT as it gets.

 

Cooper tires are a good choice

 

Cooper stt pro (not available in 255/85 or 80)
BFG km3
Toyo open country MT
Hankook dynapro MT, this one is my favorite.

Get them in 255/85/16 or 255/80/17.

 

Thanks for the info and links! I will be checking them out and researching!

 

Whatever you do, get E rated tires, if you want rugged.

I will always be a fan of the BFG's (KO and KM series)

What do you mean a "lot" of muddy terrain? Are we talking 80% street/20% mud or 50/50, 10/90? A "lot" of mud to some people really only amounts to 10% of their driving. If the rest is on the street, then a good all terrain like the BFG KO2 is a great tire.

Everything is a compromise, so basically figure out what terrain you do 51% or more of the time and get the tire best suited for that, or just be willing to take a hit on the compromises, like MPGs, etc...

I think I'd lean towards the KM3's if this is a (more or less) dedicated farm truck.

Once you get the tire type out of the way, then the size needs to be considered. The TYPE of mud you encounter and your vehicle modifications (lift/suspension) determines the size. Tall and skinny tires (like a 255/85r16) do a better in nearly all conditions except bottomless (more than axle deep) mud or snow in which case you want something as fat as possible. Skinnies will penetrate the mud and get to the hard bottom where there is more traction. Fat tires typically require more body/suspension modifications compared to a pizza cutter like the 255/85's.

 

really rugged and muddy..

http://us.coopertire.com/tires/discoverer-stt-pro