FAQ: Member Tire Choices

[FirstToy]

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BFG AT KO 285/75/R16 (33 inch tires)

2006 FJ Cruiser 4x4 - 2.5" lift

Considerations for Purchase:
I bought these tires before I had the lift and wanted a good Highway/Offroad tire combo that would ear well. Some of the considerations on the tire size were as follows:
- Could fit on a Stock suspension (Now have 2.5: lift)
- Could fit in the Spare Tire location
- Don't need re-gearing.

Performance:
These tires are great on road. I air them down to 15-20psi when off roading and have had great performance offroad (Includes Moab). These things wear like a tank. I have had them 17,000 miles and they still look new and have seen very little tread wear.

Recommend:
Yes

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[Corey]

Dick Cepek Mountaincat MT 265/70/R17 (32 inch tires)

2007 FJ Cruiser 4x4 - 0" lift

Considerations for Purchase:
Bought these to replace the whimpy stock Bridgestones.
Some of the considerations on the tire size were as follows:
- Was going to buy the Cooper Discoverer STT muds, but these are made in the same modes, is identical to the STT, and more readily available in my area.
- Could fit on a Stock suspension (Now have 0" lift, but will be going with an OME 3" lift soon)
- Could fit in the Spare Tire location
- Don't need re-gearing.

Performance:
The tires are just as smooth on the highway as the stockers were, which is surprising when you look at the beefy tread.

Nice low hum to them, and the shop said they hardly took any weight to balance them, in fact less than the factory tires.

Have not had them off road yet, but will after October 7th 2006.

Recommend:
Yes

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[Blues Dawg]

BFG AT KO 285/75/R16 (33 inch tires)

2006 FJ Cruiser 4x4 - 2.5" spacer lift

Considerations for Purchase:
- Proven performance on and off-road on previous vehicles (both grip, wear and noise)
- Close to stock size to not adversley impact performance/speedo
- Got a good trade on the stock Dunlops from Discount Tire

Performance:
Tires are smooth on road, but I suspect they slightly erode mileage.
Offroad they perform really well through mud, and on wet and dry rocks, running 20 to 16 psi.
I am taking bites out of them on some tougher trials, but the rims are giving blood too.

Recommend - Yes

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