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What tires should I get?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by stormtrd, Apr 5, 2016.

  1. Apr 5, 2016 at 7:43 AM
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    stormtrd

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    700 miles and a got a nail that damaged the side wall. The dealer has buy three tires and get the fourth free. Seems like a good time to upgrade. I have read a LOT, but don't know what I should get. Looking for something more aggressive but not to loud and will fit without a lift. Please give me some good suggestions. The BFG I priced and could get four for $750. 265-70-17

    Thank you for any suggestions.
     
  2. Apr 5, 2016 at 7:45 AM
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    Check out discounttiredirect.com. I got 4 general grabber AT2s for 600 shipped to my door, as well as a $70 rebate. I absolutely love them, and they're not too loud.
     
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  4. Apr 5, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    Don't you have a full size matching spare on a steel wheel?

    I'd put that tire on the ground on the fancy wheel, buy a budget tire (even used) to put on the spare wheel, and get my $ worth out of the OE tires.

    Upgrade when you know exactly how you'll use the truck 80% of the time.

    Your wallet will thank me.
     
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    Been running Toyo ATs for a few years with no complaints, quite and nice smooth ride. Looking at probably getting Duratracs in the fall for a more aggressive look.
     
  6. Apr 5, 2016 at 8:12 AM
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    I have a buyer for my current tires at $300. I could then upgrade for four new tires with the buy three get one free deal. It just sounded like it made sense to
    Do it now rather than pay $180 for one new OE tire.

    What's the biggest I can go? 275-70-17? Without running?

    We do have a full size spare snd steel rim. Thank goodness. I had to rip my dons car seat out to get to the Jack.
     
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    Wrangler duratrac or the cooper stt at, both are great tires on and off road. With a aggresive look.
    Most guys are going up one tire size without issues.
     
  8. Apr 5, 2016 at 8:20 AM
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    I have about 17K on my Good Year DuraTracs 265/75/16 . Stock suspension ,no lift ,no rubs . They ride quiet, eat snow, & do not shimmy .Super nice tires. i would get another set in a heartbeat.
     
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    265/70/17 is largest I would run without a lift... What kind of BFG's for $750?
     
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    Those BFG KO2's.

    They quoted me on those Coopers, $165 each 265-70-17
     
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    That's a great price for a set of KO2s
     
  14. Apr 5, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    Thanks for the inputs. I'll let you know what I end up with .
     
  15. Apr 5, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    Here's the culprit

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    I highly recommend the Cooper Discoverer AT3 if you do a lot of road driving and a little bit of off road. They ride wonderfully.
     
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    Ok, so I think I'm down to the cooper discover or the nitto grappler. The cooper has white wall lettering. Not sure I like that.

    I also talked to my parts guy who was very knowledgable and said I should be ok with 275-70-17 with maybe rub at full wheel turn.

    So we talked lift, said it would be about 1000 plus tax, but currently no lift available for 2016 from dealer?
     
  18. Apr 6, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    I'm riding on Kenda klever they are pretty solid and cheap but they are a 10 ply so there is a trade off
     
  19. Apr 6, 2016 at 8:17 AM
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    Nitto Tire Terra Grappler G2 and never look back! I love em. :thumbsup:
     
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    How did you get them to Ballance I just threw a full set in the trash 5 different tire shops tried to Ballance them with no positive results even put the glass breeds like tractor trailer run I guess I got a bad set
     

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