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Recommend some A/T tires

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Doughnut Spaghetti, Apr 9, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:25 AM
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    justdoit

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    They are stock @ 245/75R16. Going to 285/70R17's :bananadance:
     
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:27 AM
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    Lift your truck?
     
  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:30 AM
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    Ya 3" lift, will still need minor trimming I'm sure.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:10 AM
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    Another Cooper AT3s user here. Just had them installed, slightly unconventional size of 255/75/17. Modestly thinner but allows me to fit a 75 on my stock height Tacoma without rubbing. The 4runner/Cruiser wheels have an offset that probably helps, too.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    Cooper Adventurer A/T (Pep Boys Specific AT3) 265/75/16

     
  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 7:14 AM
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    Set up looks great! Can't wait to see my new rims and tires on my truck.
     
  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    +1 to Cooper AT3's..love mine! Wearing is excellent so far.
     
  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    I had Destination LEs on my F150. They got so loud after 10,000 miles and I had trouble keeping them in balance.
     
  9. Apr 13, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    I would still push load E, but I'm absolutely a rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Way I figure (with no science or proof) that the heavier load will last longer, wear less) granted the weight will wear on other aspects, but I like the comfort of knowing that I can off-road and confidently drive home, it's my daily driver as well. Just another perspective
     
  10. Apr 13, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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    I think too about the varying terrain between your California and OP's Michigan, and then the varying terrain within OP's home state too. Also, it's Michigan, so off-road driving is probably less dangerous than on-road driving :rofl:

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  11. Apr 13, 2017 at 1:57 PM
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    That ant no lie! Hell that's a good spot show the bad spots, also installing some tires now, let you know how they feel, MasterCraft mxt 285/70R17
     
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  12. Apr 13, 2017 at 2:07 PM
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    2.5in w/ rancho RS9000s, AAL, ECGS bushing
    I recommend the wildpeak at3ws.
     
  13. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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  14. Apr 13, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Same here...haven't had any issues in the rain and love them in the snow.
     
  15. Apr 14, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    Damn I thought CA's newly added potholes were bad... I stand corrected. Skip tires, upgrade to mattracks
     
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  16. Apr 14, 2017 at 9:50 AM
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    887 1.5 AAL JBA UCA's 285/70/17 Trail Graps 17x9 Fuel Hostage Custom Headlights
    Are these P or LT and what size?
     
  17. Apr 17, 2017 at 7:20 AM
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    1" Toytec body-lift, K&N filter, coolant by-pass, mesh cotton screen delete, TTBS, WeatherTech in channel visors, 2.5" Rancho full suspension kit, Oil Catch Can, Toyo 285/70 A/T-2's, 21.5" light bar in grill, blacked-out grill, de-badged entire truck; and again, more to come.....
    I've the Toyo A/t 2's that come with a 65000 treadwear lifespan... I hit some mud in 2wd and got on the skinny pedal, and they did great... Not a mud-terrain by far, but more if a tweener tire... I'm liking them so far, but still want to go 18's with 33's......
     
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  18. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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    Finally pulled the trigger on some Falken's. Thank you pay day! Been waiting to see my new rims for weeks now. I'll post some pics once I get them on.
     
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  19. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    Congrats on the new shoes... They'll make you run faster...
     
  20. Apr 28, 2017 at 8:24 AM
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    Should add about 5 HP LOL!
     

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