Choosing Tires Research & Recommendations (1 Viewer)

[djzimms]

I'm planning on going with 315/75/16 on the factory rims on my LX450/80 Series. Below are a list of the tires I'm considering based on the cost/reviews/research I've compiled. Prior to making the purchase, which will likely be this coming week, would love some feedback/warnings/experience comments/photos if you have the items/or recommendations on products I have not thought about. Thanks in advance!!!

Dick Cepek:
• For Sale: LT315/75R16, Extreme Country (72652)
• Reviews: http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=21&cat=3
• Rating: 8.9
• Cost: $259.99/tire ($235) / $100 Back on 4

Firestone Destination MT Mud Tire:
• For Sale: Firestone Destination M/T
• Firestone: DESTINATION MT (States MSRP is
• Reviews: Firestone Destination M/T
• http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=292&cat=3
• Avg. Rating: 9.2
• Cost: $250/Tire + $18 shipping each

Maxxis Bighorn:
• For Sale: LT315/75R16, Bighorn
• Reviews: http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=692&cat=3
• Cost: $216.99/Tire
• Rating 8.4

Nitto Trail Grappler M/T:
• For sale: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/ca...INT|pc|85629&storeCode=AZT-12&productId=40617
• Reviews: http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=792&cat=3
• Cost: $277/tire @ Discount Tire
• Rating: 9.03

 

[Mudder]

Stay away from the big horns. I had them and hated them every day and couldn't have been happier when I finally got rid of them. They wear horribly and suck offroad in mud or snow.

 

[canman]

Been very happy with my Toyo MTs.

 

[gregnash]

Also look at Cooper ST, STT, S/T Maxx and ST PRO.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Toyo MT's and Coopers need some consideration I think.

 

[Skniper]

Why not the BFG Mud KM2's??

Curious only because I am looking at the BFGs right now.

 

[Corbet]

@djzimms
You should include your intended use. Based on your listed location snow does not appear to be in the forecast.

From the 4 tires you listed I'd pick the Nitto's solely based on my positive experience with a set of terra grapplers.

My favorite wheeling tire to date has been my General Grabber red labels. I'll probably replace my current Toyo MTs with the new Generals when the time comes.

I have a set of dedicated winter tires/wheels or I'd still be on some sort of AT living in Durango.

 

[Mike Beller]

Been very happy with my Toyo MTs.

Just got Toyo RT's seem to be a great tire. Quiet as well

 

[half k cruiser]

@djzimms here's another option for you with review ... Kuhmo Road Venture MT review

rated 9.1 by whoever it is that you got your other ratings from, lol

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Check out the tire test at Expedition Portal:

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

I bought a set of the Cooper AT3 in June 2016 for my Tacoma and have found the tires to work well so far.

-Alan

 

[benjawi4]

Check out the tire test at Expedition Portal:

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

I bought a set of the Cooper AT3 in June 2016 for my Tacoma and have found the tires to work well so far.

-Alan

any snow driving with 'em yet?

 

[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Yes, two weeks ago went across Snoqualmie Pass (I-90) in a snow storm then farther east did some snow wheeling in the Cascade foothills.

The AT3s did well on the freeway in the slushy snow, and aired-down in the deeper (2 to 24 inch) snow on Colockum Pass (an historical travel route just west of the Columbia River.)

-Alan

any snow driving with 'em yet?