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Anyone bought this Tire

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by CrippledOldMan, Aug 11, 2023.

  1. Aug 11, 2023 at 5:49 AM
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    CrippledOldMan

    CrippledOldMan [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay TW, I've been searching for an affordable tire that won't break the bank. Being disabled and retired, I don't drive as much as I used too. I never wear out a set of tires any more, so I'm looking to save a little money. Does any TW member have any experience with this tire. I only posted the Amazon link for information purposes.

    https://www.amazon.com/Travelstar-EcoPath-Terrain-Radial-Tire-265/dp/B07GXFMCB1?keywords=265%2F70%2F16+Tire&qid=1689431848&sr=8-24&th=1
     
  2. Aug 11, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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    Admiral Snackbar

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    I have no first hand experience. I know the parent company is called Unicorn Tire. They're tested with others here and they're not the worst.

    https://youtu.be/2hwYCc6YvYM
     
  3. Aug 11, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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    Same exact video that I watched, that got me interested in these tires. Compared to other tires tested in the video, they did very well.
     
  4. Aug 12, 2023 at 12:56 AM
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    Sidewall says E range so hard ride to start with.
    Walmart even sells them so look at the ratings on their site as many happy and many not.
    Unicorn is an importer only. Looks like lots of balance and out of round comments. Tacomas hate tires like that and if off the truck front end will shake!
    Final word is you get what you pay for. Tires sure are not cheap anymore so feel your pain.
     
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  5. Aug 12, 2023 at 3:22 AM
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    pinstripes. lots of pinstripes.
    I'd go with a set of Kumho Crugen HT51. Tread is almost an exact copy of Michelin's Defender/LTX but comes in at $160 a tire in 265/70-16 or $156 for the P245/75-16. I put a set on a family member's 01 a few years ago and have zero complaints.

    Haven't had any problems with Kumhos out of the 4 sets I've tried on different vehicles.
     
  6. Aug 12, 2023 at 4:28 AM
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    Stay away from Chinesium tires would be my advice.
     

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