Suggestions wanted for tire selection
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Suggestions wanted for tire selection
My Toyo OpenCountry AT's (325x60R18 on Stockers) are just about done for. So, it's time to start looking for replacements again.
To give you an idea of what I do and what I need
Truck has a 2" lift front 1 1/2" lift in rear 4x4
I've really been pleased with the performance and wear of my current tire.
They have taken my truck everywhere I expected it to go and some places that I didn't expect it to make it.
Most of my time is spent on road with some long trips. i.e. skiing in NM/CO; Camping in CO,AR,OK,TX,NM; Hunting in TX/OK.
Conditions my truck sees off road is 90% sugar sand 10% super slick clechie mud. It is off road enough to be in 4x4 at least once per month. Lots more often during hunting season, ski season, and summer camping.
Thought about going up to a 35" but was about $400 more for a little more tire.
That should give you an idea of what they go through. Thought I might grab a few suggestions before just running out and pulling the trigger on a new set of Toyo AT's.
I like the Toyo MT's but not sure I want to spend "that" much for them, and worried about them rubbing on the a arms since my AT's are quite close.
Also like the BFG's but from thier price I think there are better values out there.
I know this is also inviting "bias'ed" (pardon the pun) oppinions but just wanted to look at others first.
Some suggestions for place of purchas would also be very welcome.
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To give you an idea of what I do and what I need
Truck has a 2" lift front 1 1/2" lift in rear 4x4
I've really been pleased with the performance and wear of my current tire.
They have taken my truck everywhere I expected it to go and some places that I didn't expect it to make it.
Most of my time is spent on road with some long trips. i.e. skiing in NM/CO; Camping in CO,AR,OK,TX,NM; Hunting in TX/OK.
Conditions my truck sees off road is 90% sugar sand 10% super slick clechie mud. It is off road enough to be in 4x4 at least once per month. Lots more often during hunting season, ski season, and summer camping.
Thought about going up to a 35" but was about $400 more for a little more tire.
That should give you an idea of what they go through. Thought I might grab a few suggestions before just running out and pulling the trigger on a new set of Toyo AT's.
I like the Toyo MT's but not sure I want to spend "that" much for them, and worried about them rubbing on the a arms since my AT's are quite close.
Also like the BFG's but from thier price I think there are better values out there.
I know this is also inviting "bias'ed" (pardon the pun) oppinions but just wanted to look at others first.
Some suggestions for place of purchas would also be very welcome.
.
Last edited by Jolly_Green_Giant; 06-25-2009 at 12:07 AM.
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If you are looking to keep the ATs on the truck (which, why wouldn't you? They've done everything you've asked of them, and more!), I think the Toyos, Nitto Terra Grapplers and new Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac are probably the best choices out there in that area.
Also, unless you are prepared to deal with more rubbing and less power due to the tires' taller diameter and the gear ratio changes that come with that I would stick with the size you've been using.
Also, unless you are prepared to deal with more rubbing and less power due to the tires' taller diameter and the gear ratio changes that come with that I would stick with the size you've been using.
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That was kinda what I was thinking. Went ahead and ordered some just like what I have. The really only complaint I have with the current size is I got some premature wear in the center of the tread due to the size of tire vs. wheel size.
I was blown away with thier performance on snow and ice last winter. Made my old BFG TA/KO's look like slicks. lol
I was blown away with thier performance on snow and ice last winter. Made my old BFG TA/KO's look like slicks. lol
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Have a little bit of a arm rub at full lock. But other than that no clearance issues at all and full flex with no contact.
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