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Which tire? I'm so indecisive!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Chablo, Mar 11, 2021.

  1. Mar 13, 2021 at 9:03 AM
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    Sharpish

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    I’m tempted by the C load AT3 265/75r16 Toyos. 48 lbs + my 18 lb wheels is very light.
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    Yes its the style. More aggressive look. I don't do any off-road.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:38 AM
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    10 ply "rated'. All tires are only 2 to 3 plys these days. Even the LT/Es.
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    toyo/nitto. ide say cooper but rest in piece cause shityear bought them.

    ko2s are trash :D
     
  5. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:47 AM
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    DavesTaco68

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    - ICON UCAs, BP51/Kings, SCS wheels, 285s, Leer 100XR canopy. Greenlane aluminum winch bumper, Smittybilt X20 winch. Trying Falken AT3w now, Really like BF KO2s.
    I totally agree with you on the KO2 - great weight for the 285 C load, tough, look good, good traction - yeah they suck!
    I do like the Nitto and Toyo, Cooper tires as well.
     
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  6. Mar 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM
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    Like, so many.
    I am just learning about these. I have the NRGs currently, but these seem very similar. Seems more like a hybrid tire and an AT.
     
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  7. Mar 17, 2021 at 9:07 AM
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    Me too.

    Sooner or later, you'll own Generals.:hattip:
     
  8. Mar 17, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Goodyear UltraTerrains. Super quiet with a nice aggressive look and very good traction in rain, snow, and dirt. My only complaint is that I have an aggressive offset with my stealth 6s and I tend to eject rocks all over my rocker panels when I get up to speed after offroading. I have to take my pliers out after I get back on the road every time to pluck the rocks out.
     
  9. Mar 17, 2021 at 11:50 AM
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    UltraTerrains have no stone ejectors and no mileage warranty. :(
     
  10. Mar 17, 2021 at 11:54 AM
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    Another vote for the Wildpeaks, absolutely love mine and they performed great all winter.20210224_170200.jpg
     
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  11. Mar 20, 2021 at 7:58 PM
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    UPDATE:
    I did a test fit of some 285/70/17 Wildpeaks at discount tire. Thats gunna be a BIG negative on those. Rubbing so bad couldnt even get the wheel to full turn.
    I picked up a set of dextero dat1's in 265/70/17 and lost the stance I had with the open country's I'm assuming due to the less aggressive sidewall on the dexteros. I'm going in for a test fit tuesday for some 275/70/17 grabbers. I'm hoping to get my stance back and have no rubbing. All I can say is the 265/70/17 Dextero's look like baby feet on my truck and they're tucked too much.
    Anyone got some more ideas?

    265/70/17 Dextero Dat1's
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    285/70/17 used Open Country AT II's
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  12. Mar 20, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    Toyo Open Country A/T III
     
  13. Mar 23, 2021 at 11:06 AM
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    Went with 275/70/17 Grabbers and of course white letters out. Thanks everyone for the input and help.
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    :eek: BROS are gonna knock your front door down!!! :D
     
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  15. Dec 15, 2021 at 5:40 PM
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    How did the Dextero DAT1 ride?? was thinking about a pair for my 4runner
     
  16. Dec 15, 2021 at 9:04 PM
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    Falken Wildpeak AT3W's are really great tires. If you get the E rated tires they are a bit deeper tread too. They're great offroad and are rated for the winter. So another vote for those
     
  17. Dec 16, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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    Maxxis AT for the win!!

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  18. Dec 16, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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    Yet another vote for the wildpeaks. Getting mine put on tomorrow.
     
  19. Dec 16, 2021 at 5:42 AM
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  20. Dec 16, 2021 at 8:53 AM
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    Work in progress...
    I had the KO2, 275/70 r17 E, replace the Hankook 265 70's last week. I was set on going with the Wildpeaks. The KO2's were surprisingly 20bucks less per tire at the America's Tire in Palm Desert. The Wildpeak's were rated "better" while the K02's rated "best." what ever that is worth. Anyways, I expected to notice the extra weight of the tires but my truck seems to ride and preform the same as before the tire change. With all the rocky terrain where I live, and no snow, once in a blue moon rain, I figured the KO2's were the way to go for me. There are some great AT tires to choose from available for these Trucks.
     

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