Time for new tires for my 2014 Toyota Tacoma DoubleCab TRD Offroad

I think my OEM BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires have about 42K miles on them. Due for a new set soon. I mostly drive on the roads but will go off road on occasion during hunting season. Doubt I will go with the Rugged Trail tires as I just didn't get much mileage out of them.

Thoughts:
Michelin Defender LTX
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar
Firestone Destination AT
Others?

 

Based on personal experience I recommend Firestone Destination AT tires if you're on a budget and BFG AT KO2 tires if not. I've had great luck with both, on the road and off.

 

Cooper AT3's.

 

Bfg all terrains

 

I very happy with my General Grabber AT2s--great on and off road with a 60000 warranty on the P ratted sizes. Of your list I probably go with the Firestones. I put the Michelens for my Wife Tahoe but not my truck.

 

I'm leaning towards the Michelin Defender LTX M/S. But, I'm intrigued by the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. How are these with highway road noise?

 

If your not worried about price too much then I would suggest the Nitto Terra Grappler G2's. I love them. They are awesome on and off road. I have well over 40k on them and they are still half tread. They are quiet on the road as well. I bought 285/70r17 for mine and I love them. You can find some smaller ones for a cheaper price than I paid for mine. I paid about $700ish for all 4 shipped.

 

My truck will get Michelin LTX AT2's for as long as they make them. They are an amazing tire for this vehicle.

 

Another vote for Cooper AT/3's. I see you're in Texas, so I assume you don't do much snow driving, but I had these tires on an F150 I used to own. They were 235/75/15's, and I lived on a hilly, very curvy road. We got about 15-18" of snow one night, and I was one of two people who made it into my road after work that morning (I was on nights then). Not sure what they first person was driving. I wanted something bigger and went to a BFG AT KO2 in 31x10.50. I liked the Coopers better, but never got to drive them in the snow before I sold the Ford. My mom used it for a winter, and she lives in an armpit valley in WV and never had any issues with the KO2's, but she's a pretty tame lady. The KO2's are supposed to be a really tough tire, so I honestly don't know which way I'll go after I lift my Tacoma, but it will probably come down to one of these two.

 

BFG KO2 are the way to go. Check out Discount Tire if you have one near by. They hooked me up with a set of 265/70/17 for only a few bucks more than the Cooper AT3.

 

I have run several sets of MS2. I'm now running the defender LTX MS. They are the best tires I've ever run. Super quiet on the highway. Fine for light off-road use (dirt and gravel roads, hunting and pastures, launching boat). I had 8/32" tread left at 45k miles on my last set. Longevity is unmatched. Pay a little more upfront, but you get your money's worth in the end.

 

Will your off road driving during hunting include mud? If so, strike all the ones on your list. Those are good on road, wet traction, hard packed dry dirt tires, and snow (not likely snow is an issue for you in TX). If you wont be going through mud or soft soil that cakes up in the treads, then any of the ones you listed will do a fine job.

If you are gonna do light mud, then maybe the BFG KO2's, the new Falken AT3W's, Toyot Open Country AT2's, or possibly the Cooper AT3's? Edit: Also Cooper ST Maxx. My cousin has had several sets on his Tacoma and loved them.

 

I'm moving to a new hunting lease this year. Generally, Texas is dry. We have some heavy rains followed by dry periods. So, the majority of the time it is dry. I never got stuck with the BFGoodrich Rugged Trails. Most muddy spots are for only short distances and 4High gets me through just fine.

 

Do you think the stock all terrains (265/70/16) with kevlar will suffice? The reason I mention those is because you could pick up a set taken off a 3rd Gen pretty cheap. Otherwise, sounds like any of the other ones you mentioned will do fine. Personally, Id be hesitant about going in any mud with a less aggressive tread than the KO's. The KO's have a pretty aggressive tread for light mud. We dont know the area like you do, so we'll defer to your judgement on that whether a less aggressive tread will serve your needs. Just shop around and read many reviews, watch Youtube videos on tires that interest you, and enjoy shopping.

 

X3- Cooper AT3 -Highway no noise ,dirt roads, mud, rain ,snow-No problems

 

Ok, I can get either the Cooper Discoverer AT3 or ATP at discount tire. Cost is only $1 different with the AT3 P. The AT3 LT is considerably more. Any experience with the ATP? Several have recommended the AT3.

Also, the AT3 comes in LT or P. Which would you get for a Tacoma and why?

 

Subbed..In the same boat, looking at the AT3 and the ATP. AT3 would have to be ordered, but comes in a C rating. ATP is either SL (P rating) or E.

 

Only about 3000 miles on mine.... pretty quiet and very similar to the KO2s. Not pricey either.

 

+1 for General AT2s. Saves some money and I've had zero disappointments so far!

 

i just replaced mine at 40k miles with BFG K02 - they are quite and smooth (once i got the air pressure right)...

here some pics

https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachments/img_7288-jpg.1057065/
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