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What tires should I get ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bear-hunter1014, Dec 16, 2023.

  1. Dec 16, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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    Bear-hunter1014

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    I have a 2014 Toyota Tacoma TRD sport 4x4. I am currently running kenda klevers RT Lt 265/70r/17 120/117R E

    I like the tires but I’ve noticed my truck has trouble staying aligned and my tires eventually get choppy. Not sure if my tires are effecting everything or what ? I’ve ran Toyo’s open country , BF k02 , discover at3 and now my kenda klevers.

    My truck is also stock height. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Dec 16, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    Cooper st maxx or mickey thomson baja boss at
    Been running the coopers for years. Awesome tires. Decided to switch it up and went with the boss’s. So far so good
     
  3. Dec 16, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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    Check your alignment tabs see if it's flatten out by whoever did your last alignment
     
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    upload_2023-12-16_20-16-45.jpgSuper Swampers are always the answer.
     
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    Lifted, Kings, Locked, 295s and more.
    Don't go cheap on tires, I have been buying tires since the 70s.
    Just get a good quality tire and you'll be glad you spent the extra money.
    Good luck with your truck.
     
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    Mickey Thompson Baja Boss for me and very happy.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Have you worn out all those tires over many miles, or just like to change tires? That's a lot of different brands. I like my Geolandars. They are quiet, light, have decent road characteristics and snow/rain grip and wear very well. But I don't abuse them.

    https://www.amazon.com/Yokohama-Geo...fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d&th=1
     
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    Are the Mickey Thompson Baja boss your running A/T or R/T by chance ?
     
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    LT285 75r 16 A/T :cheers:
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    Think the OP was looking for a
    Recommended tire brand to .
    What ya running and how do
    you like them ?
     
  12. Dec 16, 2023 at 10:38 PM
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    Running 35x10.5r17 Kenda Klever RT
    they work
    cheaper than competitors
    seems quieter and better grip than my old WildPeaks, at least in normal conditions
    might be more oriented towards off road. Haven't compared in snow/ice
     
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    I got 255/80/17 wild peaks. Light. E load rated. Good price from amz. No noise. Good so far. Need some snow time.
     
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    I only run Michelin Defenders, the best all around tire on the market…
     
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    doesn't come in 35
     
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    Ahh …my bad
     
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    The outside edges of the front tires will wear like that. If you rotate them regularly, no more than 5000 miles, that may help prevent them from getting too bad. The more aggressive the tire, the more important this is. On a street tire or an AT that isn't very aggressive you can go longer between rotations.

    It may be time to replace shocks/struts as well.
     
  18. Dec 17, 2023 at 4:13 AM
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    I’m running bf Goodrich right now but I’m planing on jumping to 35’s and I have heard a lot of good things about falkens wildpeak I’ll probably try those since I like to make trips to the snow
     
  19. Dec 17, 2023 at 4:51 AM
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    Loving the AT Coopers I put on my 12 Sport last year, by far best tires had on this truck

    Funny just put Kenda Klevers on my SxS & they are great
     
  20. Dec 17, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    Lifted, Kings, Locked, 295s and more.
    Real nice tire.
     
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