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More comfortable alternative to Nitto A/T Grapplers?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ozil132, Dec 24, 2023.

  1. Dec 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM
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    Ozil132

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    I’m looking at swapping out my Nitto A/T 265/70/17 grapplers for something more comfortable on the road (AT is a bit too bumpy for me coming from a soft suspension sedan). I know that Toyota runs Firestone destinations oem but was wondering if anyone else here has tried anything else that might last a bit longer. I’m mostly a city and highway driver and maybe drive OR once a year if I’m lucky.

    TIA
     
  2. Dec 24, 2023 at 7:51 AM
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    Mallcrawler20

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    Bfg trail terrains great tires ride quiet . Great ride .they look great .
     
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    PTPinETN

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    My ‘21 OR came with Goodyears that ride well on road and haven’t been terrible offroad.

    Downside is I’m at 23k and they won’t make it through winter.

    Lots of good tire info here.
     
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    dangeroso

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    I run Trail Terrains. They don’t look as “aggressive” as some options, but performance-wise are some of the best tires I have run for mostly pavement, occasional off road use. Definitely better performance than the Falken Wildpeaks I had previously.
     
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    Happy with manners of my Falkens. Put a set on the wife's Subaru and liked them
    so much I put a set on my 2021 SR5. Was damn happy to have them when I visited
    Monument Valley, and they ride great and are quiet.
     
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    JPTx

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    I've been happy with the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015.

    They've done well in the rain, are quiet and haven't killed gas mileage. They're not an "aggressive" looking all terrain tire, however.

    Had the OEM Toyo Open Country A30 tires prior.
     
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    Anchovy

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    I prefer Cooper brand tires
     
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    Michelin Defenders
     
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    If you want a mild All terrain tire with good road manners, the Michelin Defender and Yoko G015’s seem to be a top pick (as stated above). I’ve only run more aggressive tires so I can give you an advice based on experience.
     
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    Theses would be ideal for what your looking for.
     
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    My Falken Wildpeaks are definitely quieter than my Duratracs were.
     
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    Clearwater Bill

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    I went through 2 sets of Nitto Terra Grapplers on my 2nd gen
    They were pretty quiet for an AT
    Amazon dropped them off at my front gate
     
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    Another vote for Michelin LTX Defenders. Costco has a sale on Michelin (and Mobil 1 oil) starting after Christmas.

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    my best advice for tire is to have a set on the Tacoma .... for some odd reason it seams to drive better.... I can't put my finger on why. things just seem to work out better.....might as well tip the universe on to your favor and buy some tires
     
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    Another vote for Micheline Defender LTX M/S. Super quiet on highways and long lasting! This is what I had on my 2nd gen Sport.
     
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    Big rabbit hole with AT tires. Lots of threads on this but in a nut shell there’s lots of variables in play when it comes to ride quality and noise. Small list is the load rating, tire inflation, and age of the tires. For your use you can’t beat the Michelin Defender LTX like said above.
     
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    Just got these few weeks ago, so far its been amazing on the road with rain and snow.
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    different tires does not change your stock suspension is bumpy because it's cheap and pencil thin
     
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