Ideal tires for traveling sales rep plus camping

Hey guys! New member here and was looking for some tire advice!

I’ve had my Tacoma for a little over a year and love it so much. I’ve been reading the forums on TW since I got it but finally decided to join!

Anyway, I’m interested in knowing your thoughts the best tire option for my driving situation. I am a traveling sales rep and put about 30k+ miles on my car a year. I’ve already put 35k on my truck this year….(I know…I need a burner car and am thinking about that…).

Last January I ungraded my road tires to the Duratracs because I wanted a more aggressive look and the option to be decent off road because that’s what I’m interested in doing, like a lot of you I’m sure! So basically, I will be riding high miles on the road, but I plan on doing about 4-5 camping/off road trips a year. I live in western PA so decent in the snow and rain is something that’s important to me. I am not doing any kinds of crazy off roading (yet : ) ) but obviously want something that can handle trails, mud, etc…

I just went in for a rotation and alignment and they told me that these aren’t the right tires for the amount of driving I’m doing. They’re cupped an I need new ones. They want me to go with the Geolander h/t GO56. I asked about their other option the GO15 because it has a more aggressive look but they said that if I do anything but a highway tire I’m going to run into the same problem. I believe them, I just really want an all terrain tire I guess lol I guess I’m just wondering if there’s any options out there that would be the best fit for what I’m doing.

I really appreciate any help/feedback you can give! Again, new to trucks and Tacoma so still learning and excited to connect! Thanks!

 

Welcome to TW!

 

What Tacoma do you have?

 

Depends on what size you are looking for... I have cooper discoverers (285/70R17s or 33"s) on my truck. They're ATs but not overly aggressive looking. They do really well for ATs on the road and offroad. I think they're a lot quiter and handle better on the highway compared to mud tires or K02s. They also weren't too expensive (about $215 per tire in November)

 

There is no perfect tire for every condition. Regardless what sales people say.

Pick the right tire for 95% of your driving, which is highway. Forget aggressive looks as a primary goal.

Michelins are a good option for your description of use.

And yes, a comfy econo box would save lots of operating $ & preserve the truck

 

“What Tacoma do you have?”

I have a 2014 TRD off road double cab! No mods yet!

 

Welcome to TacomaWorld
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Thanks for the responses guys! Yes I have been looking at the Cooper’s as well. Right now just running stock size…

I know it’s so stupid but I just want a cool looking, aggressive tire that can be decent off road…but for mostly the road haha. I appreciate the honest feedback about just getting the tires for what I use it mostly for I think finding a decent burner car is going to be by best option if I want to continue to use my truck for fun and make it last! Thank you!

 

Welcome to TW…Check out the Falken Wildpeak at3w’s.

 

Tire cupping is a typical indicator of worn shocks.

Tire wise, I'd suggest looking at the Michelin LTX A/T2 tires. These will satisfy your high mileage highway needs, still have capability off-road and have a more aggressive look you want.

I think these are 60 kmile tire around $230/tire.

 

Ok I didn’t know that about the shocks! Thank you so much! I’ve been looking at suspension upgrades anyway so maybe it’s time to do that!!

 

ummmm.....suggest to hold off on the suspension upgrades.

Lifts typically have a negative impact on fuel mileage. This may be a critical factor in your situation.

 

Ok thank you so much!

 

As stated, keep as close to stock as possible. You'll make more money.

 

Go to an All Terrain Tire that has good reviews for Mud and Snow, since you are in PA.

 

I have your truck in 2015 flavor. I run Michelin defenders and probably always will. Good wear, quiet, grippy in rain and snow. Not so aggressive looking but I don’t give a dam about that, I go by function.
I run snows in winter because I plow, but have run the defenders while plowing and pretty happy doing it.
For that mileage on road I wouldn’t be looking at anything aggressive, but that’s my opinion anyway.