2010 double cab 4w tire search

Hi all and thanks for admitting me to this forum. I recently inherited a 2010 tac with 47k miles. Aside from having mice, my uncle hitting everything in sight, it runs good. Unfortunately, after a grand on getting it up to running condition, another grand must be spent on wheels (I went with new steel vs alloys….i can always buy them in the future) and tires. The current tires have dry rot between the tread and must be replaced. As I will likely not be going off-road and likely not towing ( perhaps a small flat trailer or motorcycle trailer in the future) or carrying heavy loads, the primary usage is going to be normal driving in town, highway AND snow. Where I am hasn’t seen too much snow the last two years, but the year before, we had a 27” storm. My first inclination was the Falken Rubitrek AT with an XL load rating. My fear is that these will cup if not treated right and that they will….drive like a truck. Then I thought of the Sumitomo Encounter HT 10 plys. My fear there is they won’t do well enough in snow. After looking at tire delivery businesses offerings, I’m more confused than ever. Any suggestions are brightly appreciated!
Tim

 

Welcome to TW! I run an AT tire (Coopers) that are treating me well. Tire rotation helps reduce cupping. For a road only truck, go with C range tires. E’s aren’t necessary. Again, welcome to the group.

 

After many winters my aluminum wheels were not pleasant to look at and leaked with the leakage much worse in the winter. I put steel wheels on and rarely have to check tire pressure.
The issue with steel wheels is balancing. Nearly every time I rotate them, the steering may develop a slight shake or vibration. To solve this I rotate the left or right front wheel about a sixth of a turn until the vibration goes away. One side at a time. In my case, it's usually the right side and after one or two one-sixth rotations the vibration or shake goes away. I do not torque them up to spec in one go, I use steps until I reach final spec, 50 ft lbs, 60, 70, then 85 ft lbs, something like that. I have a mark on the lug and wheel to determine where they were.
This last Saturday I did an oil and filter change along with a tire rotation and I got lucky, no vibration. But after numerous rotations, I have a pretty good idea of where to start. I have one lug marked and a mark on the wheel. It's a pain, but it works.

 

I believe I’ve finally come up with a decision. It’s a tire that middles the Rubitrek and the Sumitomo Encounter HT. It’s the Laufenn XFit AT LC01. They are snow rated and at $125 a piece, they are cheap. A pattern similar to an AT tire, but far from some of the more aggressive lug patterns on some. Has anyone had any experience with them? TIA!

 

Welcome Tim! Laufenns are Hankooks rebadged! Ive had good luck with Hankook tires in the past but never run Laufenns. They look to be a more street AT tire, which according to your driving habits would be perfect! They wont be snow tires, but they will be ok for what you need!

 

Just found out about the Hankook connection. Made in Indonesia. Not snow tires, but snow rated, which is fine for me. There is a tiny hill by my house and every storm, I struggle to get up with my car. Now, pull over, put it in 4wd and no problems! Thanks for the info Big O!