Let's talk tires ( again!)

[P8riot]

With wheels, the trend seems to be to stick em out as far as you can

Make sure you get the correct offset as your factory wheels. This has to do with where in the centerline of the wheel the hub is located. Deeper wheels have the hub closer to the inside (towards truck).

While researching wheels you will see that offset #. Figure out what your factory wheels are and get close to that #. Also if youre sticking to factory size, make sure of the wheel width.

 

[Isaacorps]

@Jamie I have been very happy with the Falken Wildpeak A/T3s on my truck. It’s the first set of A/Ts I’ve had so nothing to compare to but they are great in the rain and snow and very smooth/quiet on the highway.

 

[Jamie]

With wheels, the trend seems to be to stick em out as far as you can

Make sure you get the correct offset as your factory wheels. This has to do with where in the centerline of the wheel the hub is located. Deeper wheels have the hub closer to the inside (towards truck).

While researching wheels you will see that offset #. Figure out what your factory wheels are and get close to that #. Also if youre sticking to factory size, make sure of the wheel width.

My auto tech is practically my neighbor and has been working on all of my vehicles for over 20 years, so I'll defer to him to sort out that technical stuff with the wheels and proper fit. I'm definitely going with something aftermarket or refurbished that either is identical to or is OEM Toyota wheels. I have no intention of pimping my ride, lol. That was a mistake when I bought this truck. I should have made them upgrade the steel wheels. They really are in terrible condition now and I'm tired of looking at them.

 

[5Cent]

Can't go wrong with any that ya listed.

 

["J"]

@Jamie If you’d like too save some $$$ you can always find used steel wheels for your tundra. Most people upgrade their wheels in the first year and you can get rims and tires for some good prices.

 

[P8riot]

@Jamie If you’d like too save some $$$ you can always find used steel wheels for your tundra. Most people upgrade their wheels in the first year and you can get rims and tires for some good prices.

Very true. Offerup and Craigslist. There are always stock takeoff wheels and tires on there.

Apparently noone gets rid of anything in my neck of the woods...or they are unaware of what the internet is. In AZ you could find anything on those 2 sites. Here, items are coming up from 2 years ago as the first hit on what Im looking for.

 

[Isaacorps]

Very true. Offerup and Craigslist. There are always stock takeoff wheels and tires on there.

Apparently noone gets rid of anything in my neck of the woods...or they are unaware of what the internet is. In AZ you could find anything on those 2 sites. Here, items are coming up from 2 years ago as the first hit on what Im looking for.

Facebook marketplace has made Craigslist largely obsolete

 

[hickslawns]

Long time BFG user. Best balance of everything. I have one truck that eats them. A regular cab, single rear wheel F350. I am thinking it is the driver causing premature wear. Truck now has the Goodyear you mentioned. Too soon to give you any report.

 

[Big_Holla]

Long time BFG user. Best balance of everything. I have one truck that eats them. A regular cab, single rear wheel F350. I am thinking it is the driver causing premature wear. Truck now has the Goodyear you mentioned. Too soon to give you any report.

 

[Jamie]

Long time BFG user. Best balance of everything. I have one truck that eats them. A regular cab, single rear wheel F350. I am thinking it is the driver causing premature wear. Truck now has the Goodyear you mentioned. Too soon to give you any report.

Great minds (total lunatics???)...

After much research, deliberation, contemplation, meditation, aggravation, and reflection, I did go with the BFG T/A KO2's. Seemed like the least amount of compromise for what I want out of all of ones I was considering. I'll be driving this truck like I OWN it, Big Holla. I drive Nancy's Jeep like I stole it.

 

[Bowkills]

I ran one set of bfg ats on a half ton off road as a wood truck after a short time of some highway use. Tread was still good after the highway but i thought they weathered and wore out terrible as an as needed truck dragging logs out and hauling firewood. I wasnt burning rubber on the road just spinning in snow. Just using a truck as a truck. Im not sold with the price tag that comes with them. going cheap this next go around.

 

[hickslawns]

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I do that to the Hoosiers on the race truck. Drove my work trucks like a grandpa. Lol

I think you'll be pleased, Jamie. If not, just remember @jagermeister recommended the BFGs too. We can blame him.

 

[Jamie]

Jim has exquisite taste in hunting gear. Makes me feel even better about tire choice.

 

[Bowkills]

Im not sure if spending extra for the mk3 would have been my answer. I have family members friends and neighbors employed there to which i can use their discount but havnt since my 1st experience.

 

[jagermeister]

Jim has exquisite taste in hunting gear. Makes me feel even better about tire choice.

If my truck didn’t have so many miles, I would have just put a 3rd set of BFGs on it. I got over 70k on both the previous two sets. Great tires in my opinion. I’ve got 180k on my truck now and desperately needed tires… I couldn’t justify throwing new tires on it, knowing I likely won’t own it that much longer… so I stumbled into a (barely) used set of off-brand tires for only 400 bucks. Im happy because they were cheap. Unhappy because they ain’t my BFGs.

 

[Jamie]

If Toyo Open Country were not out of stock around here, I probably would have given then a try. My car guy runs them on his truck and recommended them highly. This is a guy that has had experiences with just about every brand and can get them all for good prices. Interestingly, he did not have any preference among the other brands I was considering. Told me straight up for the type of driving I do there are no significant differences in quality and performance with A/T tires. Street tires yes, real off-road tires yes. The biggest trade-off with these, it seems to me, is between a quiet ride and traction off the pavement, in snow, ice, etc. I’m choosing more noise and better traction. I’ve had the opposite for as long as I can remember with Michelins.

 

[giles]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone-dueler-a-t-revo-3

This would also be a solid choice for me in your situation. I know I'm late to the party, but this is what I used to run before having this driveway. I haven't run this 3rd generation, but I've run the first and second.

 

[Sgt Fury]

If Toyo Open Country were not out of stock around here, I probably would have given then a try. My car guy runs them on his truck and recommended them highly. This is a guy that has had experiences with just about every brand and can get them all for good prices. Interestingly, he did not have any preference among the other brands I was considering. Told me straight up for the type of driving I do there are no significant differences in quality and performance with A/T tires. Street tires yes, real off-road tires yes. The biggest trade-off with these, it seems to me, is between a quiet ride and traction off the pavement, in snow, ice, etc. I’m choosing more noise and better traction. I’ve had the opposite for as long as I can remember with Michelins.

Toyo Open Country are great tires. I’ve had them on several trucks and they are a real good tire for the price.

 

[P8riot]

It is so funny seeing all these reviews and different experiences! My dad had the Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2 and they wore down very quick. I can't give mileage specifics, but it was alarming. Way back in this thread, I stated I had the Yokohama Geolander AT/S and 2 belts seperated at once on me. Now I did have a set of Cooper ST tires on my Dakota I loved. They are very popular in Australia for their road types, but not very well known here.

I guess this is like anything where brands come in. We have all had experiences and they make us choose based on the info on hand and emotions do come in a little.

I'm a brunette man myself.

 

[giles]

I have heard a couple of bad reports on the the REVO 2, but I always had great luck with them. Put over 50,000 on a set. One ton truck with a locker and more power than your average truck. With some towing in the mix.