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Best Tires for Highway driving

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Koov, May 13, 2010.

  1. May 17, 2010 at 7:02 AM
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    RedskinRedTaco

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    I had the 265/65/16 stock rugged trails (which I couldn't pull out in traffic on a wet street without lioghting up the tires) Switched to the same size BFG All terrains(which i hated for the rough ride and extra 14 pounds per tire) Now I have the 375/70/16 Michellan LTX M/S(which I love) Great highway tire, Also great in the sand and snow. Haven't played in the mud yet.
     
  2. May 17, 2010 at 7:10 AM
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    Doc.SS

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    I have a set of these and they are great. I would advise getting a different tire if you will encounter snow though. I haven't had any issues in the snow but I have heard they aren't great.
     
  3. May 17, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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    RedskinRedTaco

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    275/70/16 LTX M/S

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  4. May 17, 2010 at 9:19 PM
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    Koov

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    Nice, thanks for sharing. How many miles do you have on your tires?
     
  5. May 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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    I considered the Dynapro's, especially for the price, but I was looking for more of a highway tire rather than a A/T. Figured a highway tire would give me better gas mileage and be quieter.
     
  6. May 18, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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    Michelins are by far the best highway tires i have ever had. They ride great and last forever.
     
  7. May 18, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot

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  8. May 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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    I had Gen1 Michelin LTX M/S and they were excellent in snow and ice.
    I have LTX A/T2 on my Taco and they're very good all round tire but for pavement, no advantage.
    LTX M/S is an excellent all use tire.
    FYI, Discount Tire in Bellevue made me an awesome deal.
    Costco has them too.
     
  9. May 19, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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    Koov

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    Got the MS2's and so far very smooth. They grip in wet and dry conditions very well. Tirerack has them now rated, so I was very happy that they are the top rated tires. Kinda pricey, but hopefully I won't have to buy tires for a long time. Wonder how these tires would look with aftermarket wheels?
     
  10. Aug 8, 2010 at 6:21 AM
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    I am really easy to please when it comes to quaility tires, nothing but the best....Michelin MS/2s:D Superior ride quailty and very quiet. Great handling in the rain. I would highly reccomend this tire.

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  11. Aug 8, 2010 at 6:47 AM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    These are the pictures Ive been waiting for,these are some nice looking All Season tires,They really compliment the truck.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2010 at 6:49 AM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    Nice gettin em next,Ive heard enough good things now I know they look good too.
     
  13. Aug 8, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    BJs Wholesale store sells the X Radial LT2 its a MS2 with different lettering same exact tire I think they cost $186 per tire? And theres a $70 Michelin rebate on now you can use also Ill probably get the BJs LT2,I just dont like the idea of BJs mounting and balancing them I dont trust those places to do a good job,maybe Im wrong?
     
  14. Aug 8, 2010 at 6:57 AM
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    its a Toyota truck and that's all the modifications needed
    Nice,they look good on a Tacoma,even as a All Season tire on a 4x4 truck I think
     
  15. Aug 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM
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    jassco

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    General Grabber HTS has been a great highway/all season for me. A lot cheaper too.
     
  16. Aug 8, 2010 at 8:02 AM
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    lol. What else are prerunners for?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    i sometimes feel like a dork having bought michelin all seasons for my truck. but honestly, most of my driving is highway..and when i go hunting, it is usually a fireroad.

    having said that..i went into the desert of AZ for some deer hunting. we found cell service up on this mountian hiking about. we saw some highly modified jeeps up there, and they confirmed this nasty road came from our camp up to the mountian top. i needed to call my wife..hike it? nope..i fired up my tacoma and drove up that thing. 4lo, locked..it was cool. i passed a bunch of ford pickups on the side..one was my friends..

    trail was dry..but nasty. i had zero issues. i did almost crush my door with a boulder.
     

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