Toyo RT

[JJB11B]

I priced Toyo RT through Milton Freewater Or. Les Schwabs. $450 a tire for 35x12.50X18

[Ironhead]

I order  a set of 4 Toyo Open Country RT's 35/12.50/18"s  last week from Discount Tire in Wenatchee for 1927.00 installed. Schwabs wanted 2047.00 and you can't make an appointment to get them installed.

[MuleySniper]

I went in to Discount Tire a couple weeks ago to price em out. I used to have a good friend that worked at Schwab where Id buy tires for my truck and the wives car, he'd save me a few bucks. Since then Ive bought all my tires from Discount. I bought my last set of 37" BFG KM2's, a set of Pirelli's on the wives Armada and a set of Pirellis on our Camry. Ive decided to get the RT's. Read a few reviews on full size diesel trucks that tested em and really liked em. I need a 37 though, and they only offer the RT in a 20 inch diameter so I will be needing new wheels too since I currently have 18's. I got a price from them but I think I will go back in and see if I can get them to cut me a little better deal since in two and a half years Ive spent almost about 3500 in rubber at their store.
MS

[whacker1]

in my experience with Discount, they do have negotiating room on both tires and rims.  Not sure how much you can get, but worth asking for 10% and hope to settle part way

[Coastal_native]

I was in Schwab today and noticed the R/T's for the first time.  Had me really intrigued.  I had the A/T's on my old silverado 2500 and am currently running the M/T's on my nissan titan nearing the end of their tread life (35k +).  Anyone know what the relative price difference is between the M/T's and R/T's?

[MuleySniper]

The rt's cost less. 37x13.50x20 were like 419 ea. I had mt's once an if I remember they were like 460 ea for a 18 inch wheel. Km2's were up to 550 ea..... yikes

[MuleySniper]

I ordered up a set of Toyo RT 77x12.50x20 from Discount last week. They beat the lowest price I could find them on the internet for. They also price matched the wheels I wanted no problem. I made the argument I have spent a quite a bit of money there over the last few years and they threw in the valve stems and their lifetime tire warranty they normally sell for like $40 each tire. Gave me a $100 mail in rebate on the wheels and another $100 mail in rebate on tires. Only issue was they tires were 45 days out straight from Toyo which isn't too big of a deal for me. All in all I was able to knock a little over $300 from the original quote they gave me when I price checked them a month ago. After I get them and run them for 10k I will give another report.
MS

[MtnMuley]

I bet that's one impressive rig with those 77's

[MuleySniper]

Haha no kidding. The fuel mileage sucks and my ol lady can't get in it otherwise it should be sweet

[MuleySniper]

So I feel obligated to give a one year update since Ive owned these tires and how I feel about them. My initial impression was I still liked the look. Ive had Toyo MT's and BFG KM2's and I liked the performance of both and the looks. I actually preferred the Toyo MT's over the KM2's. Back to the RT's. However, these RT's are quite a bit cheaper.  I was the guinea pig buying these tires. My close buddies and guys who Ive grown up with have gone through all of the brands over the years and all have had the same opinions for the most part. The truck drove really nice, well as nice as a full size lifted dodge turning 37" tires will drive, no its not a cadillac  with girly IFS. The tire noise was much quieter, but don't all new tires sound quieter than the old ones you just replaced? After about three months my buddies start putting them on their trucks too. Fords, Chevs, all the full size trucks. After about six months Ive noticed significant wear and the overall feel of the tires has declined noticably. Ive put about 10k on the tires in a year and that counts a drive to nevada and back. When fall and winter hit I notice they DO NOT HOOK UP. Don't even think of pulling out in front of someone if you are unsure. They spin so bad. Last weekend I was over east with my buddy and we would pull off the road to glass deer and get stuck in an inch of snow (that was his Chevy with RT's). It was so bad we started making all the jokes what RT stands for.... My other friend who tows a lot of heavy equipment says the same thing. He hates them. Anyway hopefully someone has had better experiences with them but I will never buy another Toyo RT for anything.
 

[Coastal_native]

Interesting.  I'm about at the one year mark and I have the same impression.  I've had the AT's, MT's, and the RT's.  All things considered, the RT's might be my least favorite.

[Special T]

I didnt see you specify year of your dodge. Did you consider running hummer tires since your rocking the 37" size already? I know quite a few people who have gotten great wear and decent traction on a budget.

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[NW-GSP]

I have always been a fan of bfgoodrich all terrains.

[C-Money]

Firestone Transforce ATs carry the load off road on our type 6 engines at work. They do a really good job! Rocks, fire, sand, heavy loads, these tires do an amazing job.

[Jonathan_S]

So I feel obligated to give a one year update since Ive owned these tires and how I feel about them. My initial impression was I still liked the look. Ive had Toyo MT's and BFG KM2's and I liked the performance of both and the looks. I actually preferred the Toyo MT's over the KM2's. Back to the RT's. However, these RT's are quite a bit cheaper.  I was the guinea pig buying these tires. My close buddies and guys who Ive grown up with have gone through all of the brands over the years and all have had the same opinions for the most part. The truck drove really nice, well as nice as a full size lifted dodge turning 37" tires will drive, no its not a cadillac  with girly IFS. The tire noise was much quieter, but don't all new tires sound quieter than the old ones you just replaced? After about three months my buddies start putting them on their trucks too. Fords, Chevs, all the full size trucks. After about six months Ive noticed significant wear and the overall feel of the tires has declined noticably. Ive put about 10k on the tires in a year and that counts a drive to nevada and back. When fall and winter hit I notice they DO NOT HOOK UP. Don't even think of pulling out in front of someone if you are unsure. They spin so bad. Last weekend I was over east with my buddy and we would pull off the road to glass deer and get stuck in an inch of snow (that was his Chevy with RT's). It was so bad we started making all the jokes what RT stands for.... My other friend who tows a lot of heavy equipment says the same thing. He hates them. Anyway hopefully someone has had better experiences with them but I will never buy another Toyo RT for anything.

Sorry but not necessarily surprised to hear that those RTs are junky.  I have heard a few similar reports, particularly where snow/ice are concerned.