1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

New tread/tire recommendation for Florida trails on 2WD with 4-lug 15" rims

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by White TacocaT, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:17 PM
    #1
    White TacocaT

    White TacocaT [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2020
    Member:
    #318266
    Messages:
    56
    Countdown County, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2012 4wd 4.0
    I have Hankook Optimo H724 All-Season Tire's - 205/75R15. The best price for all 4 installed is right around $300...my budget TOTAL IS $450-500 (just for tires installed) I was thinking of getting something a bit grippier for Florida sugar sand and wet trails. I don't want to spend a bunch of extra money on rims so unless I can find a great deal, I am going to keep the stock 15" rims. Basically, I would like to know what tires have more tread that is reasonably priced? oh...and what's the max size tires that will fit my rims? TIA!
     
  2. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:22 PM
    #2
    Abeyancer

    Abeyancer Not so secret, secret van guy

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2019
    Member:
    #288326
    Messages:
    13,247
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimmie
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    98 4x4 ex cab tacoma 3rz
  3. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:23 PM
    #3
    White TacocaT

    White TacocaT [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2020
    Member:
    #318266
    Messages:
    56
    Countdown County, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2012 4wd 4.0
  4. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:24 PM
    #4
    Abeyancer

    Abeyancer Not so secret, secret van guy

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2019
    Member:
    #288326
    Messages:
    13,247
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimmie
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    98 4x4 ex cab tacoma 3rz

    Don't know if you've ever run M/T tires for all your driving before. But be forewarned the road noise is going to be WAY worse lol.

    And wear out sooner
     
  5. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:27 PM
    #5
    White TacocaT

    White TacocaT [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2020
    Member:
    #318266
    Messages:
    56
    Countdown County, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2012 4wd 4.0
    forgive my ignorance..but what is M/T?
     
  6. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:30 PM
    #6
    White TacocaT

    White TacocaT [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2020
    Member:
    #318266
    Messages:
    56
    Countdown County, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2012 4wd 4.0
  7. Jul 10, 2020 at 12:32 PM
    #7
    Abeyancer

    Abeyancer Not so secret, secret van guy

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2019
    Member:
    #288326
    Messages:
    13,247
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jimmie
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    98 4x4 ex cab tacoma 3rz
    I can dig it, those look like an adequate combination of on and off road use

    For that price point I'd say go for it
     
    Das it mang likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top