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Would you trust these tires on a long trip?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Rollo67, Nov 28, 2024.

  1. Nov 28, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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    Rollo67

    Rollo67 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Toyo AT3, 265/70R16 116T. 38k miles. Had them put on July 2023 on my 18 TRDOR. I'm concerned about the cracking between the tread. About to take her on a 1600 mile trip (to warmer weather), towing a car and don't want any issues. Also, Toyo says the tread depth (new?) is supposed to be 13.5/32 but my current wear is now at 19/32. Mostly highway miles and gravel roads. Keep pressure between 30 and 32 lbs. Factory wheels. Anyone have suggestions?
    Thanks!
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  2. Nov 28, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    InThePlains

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    When in doubt, throw it out.

    16/32" is 1/2". Check your gauge, that tread is not thicker than 1/2". I'd bet your gauge has lost part of the needle.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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    Rollo67

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    Doh, yeah, crap gauge. Thanks for pointing that out. I should have caught that one...
     
  4. Nov 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    38k miles in 18 months is a lot of driving!

    What's the date stamp on the tires?

    Cracking tends to be more related to aging than wear

    The sidewall pic looks ok to me

    And there is no wearbar shown in the pic. How do those areas of the tires look?
     
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    No sidewalk cracks? Send it, they aren’t old at all

    plan on replacing soon due to wear
     
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    I've run worse.
    I would be more worried about tire pressure, the the tread.
    Even more so since you are towing.

    Most tire failures are caused by low pressure.
    Low pressure will cause tire sidewall and tread to flex, which causes heat and failure of the tire.


    That said, I've found myself in self induced "bad" situation.
    So take my advice for what it is worth.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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    I usually up the pressure when I'm towing. Was just concerned about the cracks. Manf. date is 3rd week of 2023. Pics of wear bars, I think... First time I've had Toyo tires and honestly I'm not that impressed. I liked my former Wildpeaks better. These are starting to ride like crap. But at least they are wearing evenly.
    Thanks for the replies. I'll probably put one more trip on them then cash them in.

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  8. Dec 5, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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    RIX TUX

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  9. Dec 5, 2024 at 10:05 PM
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    Those are some bald ass Toyos for only 38k miles.
     
  10. Dec 6, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    RIX TUX

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    seems the toyo only gets about 35 to 40k before they get thin, as from other members but the warranty is 50k i think so i dont know what becomes of that problem.....a soft compound
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    4x4junkie

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    My opinion is they should be fine for another 3-5K miles, but yeah, probably ditch them after that.
    I've seen that fine "cracking" within the treads of many tires and never had it be an issue.
     
  12. Dec 9, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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    Seems par for the course on Toyo AT3s. If it makes you feel any better, mine have looked similar for the previous 15k or so miles and mine also need to be replaced badly. Dreading my 200 mile drive tomorrow on ice and snow.
     

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