Buying my first set of tires

I picked up a 96 Taco ext cab 3.4l 4x4 a couple months ago and I am looking at replacing the worn down all terrains with some mud terrains. I primarily use the taco for pleasure and utility purposes. My playground I will be using it in are the nearby mountains mainly and I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision in tires. Those a little more experienced in the offroad tire field, I would appreciate you opinions to help me better make a choice.

I am looking at either the Goodyear DuraTracs or the BFG KM2s. Which would you recommend?

 

Km2

Id also look at the hanook dynapro MT

 

Is money an issue at all? If you are on a budget, consider Treadwright mud tires (I think they're called 'guard dogs'). They are a re-treads, made with the old goodyear MTR pattern. I bought a set and they have worked well for me. Got 4 shipped to my door for $600!

 

KM2s... They last long for a M/T and aren't as loud as a typical M/T, if tire hum bother's you.

 

Note that the Duratrac is all terrain tire, albeit an aggressive
one. It will perform better in the mud than some other all terrains but a purpose built mud tire will drive circles around the Duratracs (all other factors being equal).

 

I have always gone with the Copper St or for mud the cooper STT. The ST has had great wear and life so far.

 

Heh heh.

I've been waiting for a chance to use this link:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/147413-vs-mt-final-word.html

 

KM2s for sure man!

 

If i had to pick between the two it would be Km2's but you could aslo look at the Open country MT's

 

Duratracs are AT's not MT's.

 

I run the duratracs and have always ran bfg Mt's. They perform great. And yes they are a AT, but almost resemble a MT. So being said I'm very happy with the duratracs. But remember there are different ratings for these tires(duratracs) for load capacity..

 

Thank you everyone for your input!

I am looking at getting the BFG KM2's however I am definitely keeping the Hankook MT's in mind too. With a little more research I may go with the Hankook's.

My bad on the Duartracs. By the looks of them I thought they were a for sure MT tire.

 

Duratracs clean out better than any AT and ride/last better than any MT... they are a perfect in between tire.

 

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At least take a look at those MTs for comparison purposes.

I have the Hankook ATs and I am very pleased with them for my uses...