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Title: Tire suggestions
Post by: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:27:25 AM: As you may know from my other thread i am going to be putting new tires on my 07 Tacoma trd 4x4. If i am correct the largest tire i can put on it is a 265/75/r16 or 31.6-32 inch tire.So i have been looking at the Federal couragia mt which my dad has had on his truck for a little over a year now and they still look new he puts a lot miles on his truck on pavement and dirt road.I have also been looking at the BFG mud terrain t/a km2.Those are a couple of examples in my price range and i already like the on road ride and dirt performance of the Federals.Any other suggestions?
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: bobcat on February 05, 2016, 11:29:53 AM: Look at Cooper. American made, good quality, competitively priced.
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Post by: 257wbymagkiller on February 05, 2016, 11:33:13 AM: Quote from: bobcat on February 05, 2016, 11:29:53 AM
Look at Cooper. American made, good quality, competitively priced.

The Cooper SST mud terrains have really good life even in heavy trucks. We run them on out Cummins and super duty :tup:
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Post by: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 11:35:55 AM: Nitto Trail Grapplers or Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs.
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Post by: Woodchuck on February 05, 2016, 11:39:29 AM: Quote from: 257wbymagkiller on February 05, 2016, 11:33:13 AM
Quote from: bobcat on February 05, 2016, 11:29:53 AM
Look at Cooper. American made, good quality, competitively priced.

The Cooper SST mud terrains have really good life even in heavy trucks. We run them on out Cummins and super duty :tup:
I run the AT3. :tup:
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on February 05, 2016, 11:42:38 AM: The Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on my F350 are wearing well, and I always had good wear with the BFG A/Ts and little road noise.
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:42:52 AM: Those coopers look pretty nice but the Nitto and goodyear's aren't quite as aggressive / open of a tread pattern as i am looking for.Please keep the suggestions coming :tup:
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 11:53:05 AM: Quote from: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:42:52 AM
Those coopers look pretty nice but the Nitto and goodyear's aren't quite as aggressive / open of a tread pattern as i am looking for.Please keep the suggestions coming :tup:

Honest question - are you looking for performance or just a cool look?
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Post by: face on February 05, 2016, 11:54:28 AM: You can't go wrong with Cooper. I run the Cooper Discoverer S/T 265 75R 16 on my chevy pickup. Have had them for 5 years and never had a problem. Whatever you decide make sure you go with 10-ply. My wife just put on the Cooper AT3s on her chevy blazer and loves them.
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:58:50 AM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 11:53:05 AM
Quote from: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:42:52 AM
Those coopers look pretty nice but the Nitto and goodyear's aren't quite as aggressive / open of a tread pattern as i am looking for.Please keep the suggestions coming :tup:

Honest question - are you looking for performance or just a cool look?

Honestly both. I have property in the Okanogan so i do actually use my truck not just a mall crawler lol and when i have had tires with the more closed tread patterns they don't self clean very well although they feel a little better on pavement.Also i am not concerned with little more noise.
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Post by: Henrydog on February 05, 2016, 12:02:47 PM: on two different rigs I have run BFG Mud terrains. Very good mileage life if properly inflated. Very good off road and nice heavy sidewalls. A bit on the noisy side, and they are horrible in the snow
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Post by: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 12:06:49 PM: So for clay and mud, the Duratracs have been outstanding for me. I'm going to be shameless in my endorsement:

I have ran Toyo MTs, Coopers, Duratracs and Nitto Trail Grapplers on a 1/2 ton pickup and Toyota 4Runner. I would endorse the Nitto Mud Grappler but it's probably out of your price range and I haven't personally used them. That tire evacuates better than anything I have seen

My driveway is 1000 steep feet of mixed clay and soil. Some places solid clay. Duratracs clean themselves very well, better than anything I have used. Also the best MT tire when it comes to snow and ice in my experience.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 05, 2016, 12:17:55 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 12:06:49 PM
So for clay and mud, the Duratracs have been outstanding for me. I'm going to be shameless in my endorsement:

I have ran Toyo MTs, Coopers, Duratracs and Nitto Trail Grapplers on a 1/2 ton pickup and Toyota 4Runner. I would endorse the Nitto Mud Grappler but it's probably out of your price range and I haven't personally used them. That tire evacuates better than anything I have seen

My driveway is 1000 steep feet of mixed clay and soil. Some places solid clay. Duratracs clean themselves very well, better than anything I have used. Also the best MT tire when it comes to snow and ice in my experience.
Tire snob!!!
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Post by: Rick on February 05, 2016, 12:18:19 PM: These are all open void designs. They'll suck on pavement and sound like a Cessna going down the highway,but they look cool and work off-road.

Maxxis Bighorn MT
Yokahama Geolander MT
Firestone Destination MT
General Grabber MT
Interco Trxus MT
Pro-Comp Xterrain
Dick Cepek Extreme Country
Mickey Thopmson MTZ
Mickey Thompson Baja Claw
Nitto Mud Grappler
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Post by: coop2424 on February 05, 2016, 12:19:52 PM: I had the nitto trail and now went to the Cooper St maxx and love them.. We will see how they do for life but last fall and this winter have been better than the Nittos. Got them at discount tires online and they beat the store prices by $200 and with full warranty..
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: Wazukie on February 05, 2016, 12:24:32 PM: Quote from: Jonathan_S on February 05, 2016, 12:06:49 PM
So for clay and mud, the Duratracs have been outstanding for me. I'm going to be shameless in my endorsement:

I have ran Toyo MTs, Coopers, Duratracs and Nitto Trail Grapplers on a 1/2 ton pickup and Toyota 4Runner. I would endorse the Nitto Mud Grappler but it's probably out of your price range and I haven't personally used them. That tire evacuates better than anything I have seen

My driveway is 1000 steep feet of mixed clay and soil. Some places solid clay. Duratracs clean themselves very well, better than anything I have used. Also the best MT tire when it comes to snow and ice in my experience.

I'll second this :tup: I run 35" Duratracs on my 03 Yukon XL and the are far probably the bast all around tire I've ever ran on any of my riggs.
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: DRobnsn on February 05, 2016, 12:37:10 PM: I had 33 inch BFG KM2's on my 12 Tacoma crew cab TRD. Tires were at 95+% when I purchased it at 6k and had around 75% on them when I sold it at 24k. I rotated them every 5k. Noise wasn't horrible but more than a new Toyo MT produces, certainly less noise than any truck I've ridden in with Cooper MT's on it they are LOUD! I took that truck through many conditions and as anyone who owns or has ridden in one knows as far as off road goes, you point it and it will go. On the road most conditions were fine but it left a bit to be desired on icy streets. It wasn't unmanageable but I'm sure it would have been better with studs or a winter type tire.

FIL has Coopers st maxx on his super duty they are quiet and seem to do quite well in off road situations they also seem to be wearing very well.
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Post by: Encore 280 on February 05, 2016, 01:19:26 PM: This last November I put another set of Michelins on my F150. They had 94,000 on them an there was still quite a bit of tread to go before the warning mark. They're an "E" series 10 ply. I haul my camper and tow my 17' boat and have never had a problem. They're not a mud grip by any means but they sure do last a long time. :tup:
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 07, 2016, 07:37:15 AM: I have had bfg at & Mt , Cooper stt, toyo my, and currently wrangler mt...my favorties have been the stt's and the wranglers....the wranglers came on my current Tacoma when I bought it and they have performed beyond my expectations...not noisy and lots of traction and clean out fairly well...but when these wear out I will probably go back to the stt's...they have performed the best for me
Title: Re: Tire suggestions
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 07, 2016, 08:48:38 AM: Quote from: superdown on February 05, 2016, 11:42:52 AM
Those coopers look pretty nice but the Nitto and goodyear's aren't quite as aggressive / open of a tread pattern as i am looking for.Please keep the suggestions coming :tup:
These really arent that noisy with the stereo turned up. But I run duratracs on my DD.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 07, 2016, 08:55:39 AM: That brings back memories of the good old days with boggers on my dd :chuckle:
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 07, 2016, 11:02:32 AM: I've ran most brands of aggressive mud terrain tires over the years on my Toyota's. Currently running the second set of Hercules Trail Diggers. The prices were great and the last set lasted as long as any tire I've ran. Very open tread pattern the 265's have the tread stance of a normal 245. They are similar to the Nokian Vativa M/T's I once ran, but definately longer lasting. I have no reason to look for another aggressive tire these days. Next all terrain tire I buy will be the Cooper ST Maxx. I know of two sets on Tacoma's and one in nearing 60K miles. Performance is exceptional as well.
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Post by: Special T on February 07, 2016, 11:20:52 AM: Tag

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Post by: ShooterMclovin on February 07, 2016, 11:25:10 AM: Cooper St maxx is the best all around tire I have ever had.
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Post by: Special T on February 07, 2016, 12:53:32 PM: Most people greatly over estimate thier off road use. Most people would do good to get some kind of All Terrain and a set of burly chains, OR 2 sets of tires on wheels.
Fact; the same tire traits that give increased tire traction also increase wear. The Larger the voide between lugs and lugs that are 90 deg to the tire face, like boggers or bfg km2, have more traction and less wear. The closest thing to a Magical mud terrain that gives you the best performance with the least negatives was the OLD BFG Mud terrrain. Correct airpressure, rotation and alignment will do the most to extend the life of your tires. How many brand new "Spares" to you sea for sale on CL and else where? A TON! what this tells me is that most people dont rotate thier tires and get the most life out of the set they have.

Whats the best type of tire? The used Kind. My buddy just purchased 5 33x12.5x15 Toyo M/T for $700 from a private seller at about 75% tread! That is a HUGE savings even if you compare the amount of tread left from new! These tires go for aprox $250-$280 ea. At this kind of discount you can afford to run whatever brand or tread design you favor because some one else already too the hit on buying new.
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Post by: Wolfdog2314 on February 07, 2016, 09:07:55 PM: Check out the BFG K02. I just put them on my diesel pickup and really like them! A little more aggressive than the original AT.

My next set on the f150 will either be those, or the Duratracs...