TOYO OPEN COUNTRY M/T vs. GOODYEAR MTR (1 Viewer)

[Fman]

I am trying to figure out what tire to put on my 70 FJ40. I have narrowed it down to either the Toyo Open County M/T (35x13.5x15) or the Goodyear Wrangler MTR (35x12.5x15). After reading reviews on them, the goodyear mtr gets great off-road reviews, but poor reviews for mileage wear and noise. The Toyo is much newer and has recieved good reviews in both off-road performance (rock crawling) and quietness on the road.

Does anyone run these on their vehicles? My rig is primarily for off-road rock crawling, with an occassional run to the grocery store. I also drive the rig to the trail.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

Thanks
Fman

 

[Varty Yo]

i think you may have answered your own question...............

 

[Fman]

I guess you did not notice that I was trying to find someone who actually has these tires on their vehicle, preferrably an FJ40.

 

[Varty Yo]

ive got the goodyears, and wouldnt trade them for nothin, my buddy has the toyos on his chev.........kinda of a pser tire if you ask me but capable....

 

[dustin]

I have 37 MTR's. I think they're pretty quiet actually. Good sticky tire on the street so far. Even wet asphault. I don't I think hear them (top off). I have only had them on a couple weeks or so, and cant attest to their offroad abilities just yet, aside from some fire road, steep dirt hill driving. In 2 wheel drive fully aired up, they did slide a bit. But aired down and in 4wd, I think they will bite.

 

[66fj40x2]

I've not owned the Toyo's, mainly for the price, but have heard the sidewall is not a strong as the MTR, which I have owned. I've had 35's and now have 37" MTR's for street use and light wheel'n. Beadlocked SX's for the heavier stuff tho.

 

[VTFJ40]

More discussion here-

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=68529

My 35 MTRs are pretty quiet compared to others.

 

[bamachem]

I have 305/70-16 MT/R's and have previously run 285 MT/R's.

I like them - great tire, great treadwear (37k on the last set and they still had nearly 1/2 the tread left and i sold them for $250 to upsize to the 305's), and fairly quiet for such an agressive tread. They're heavy soum-bitches, but the sidewall strength is unmatched for a streetable tire.

I haven't used or ridden in a vehicle w/ the Toyo's, but I've also considered them as my next tire since the MT/R's are no longer made in a 305...

 

[Fman]

I just ordered 5 of the Goodyear MTR, picked them up for $182/ea. I think that is a pretty darn fair price. Saw them as high as $275/ea on other sites. The Toyos just dont have the proven track record that MTRs do. Everyone I spoke with who are running the MTRs had nothing but good things to say about them.
The cheapest I could find the Toyos were $207/ea.

Thanks again for all the feedback

Cheers
Fman

 

[HI^C]

where?

i hear wear problems with some toyos not specific

 

[Fman]

Tirerack.com sells them for $182/ea. I called Americas Tire Company, and they matched the price, and also supply a road hazard warranty with the tires which tirerack does not. Plus I only got charged $10/ea to mount and balance them.

The toyos for $207/ea were available from Les Schwab.

 

[bonzai]

good choice on the MTR's
only had one set and I loved them
Good all around performance......for me

 

[xjnation]

MT/R for sure. never had a wear problem on mine, same size. I got em from E-bay. 5 for $875 shipped. not bad, eh?

 

[fjwagon]

How noisy are they??

Now that you are a happy owner....let us know how noisy they are. I'm also looking into getting me a set. Except I use mine to go to work most of the time and accsionally go 4 wheeling in it.

QUOTE=Fman]Tirerack.com sells them for $182/ea. I called Americas Tire Company, and they matched the price, and also supply a road hazard warranty with the tires which tirerack does not. Plus I only got charged $10/ea to mount and balance them.

The toyos for $207/ea were available from Les Schwab.[/QUOTE]

 

[clownmidget]

Actually it's just the opposite. The Toyo sidewall is much better than what I consider the weak Goodyear MT/R's. Toyo's are pretty common with the desert pre-runner, baja 1000 types where sidewall durability (but not necessarily flex) is important. Personally, I wouldn't consider the Goodyear's any better than a BFG AT. That's a much better street tire and plenty capable for mild off roading. If you're going off road, I mean really, then get some Krawlers, IROK's or Swampers, or ???

BTW, I've tried and run a lot of tires and currently have the BFG Krawlers and Toyo M/T in 37's.

Good luck with the Goodyears though, some folks love em.

I've not owned the Toyo's, mainly for the price, but have heard the sidewall is not a strong as the MTR, which I have owned. I've had 35's and now have 37" MTR's for street use and light wheel'n. Beadlocked SX's for the heavier stuff tho.

 

[Fman]

Apparently when Goodyear designed the MTR they beefed up the sidewalls to exceed the capabilities of the BFG mud TAs. But, heck this tire deal is like comparing a Ford to a Chevy. Im sure the Goodyears will do me fine, and if not, live and learn.