I've done some searching but haven't really found much on the subject. I figured this is probably the best crowd to ask about A/T tire opinions.
In case you haven't already read about it, I'm attempting to replace the wheels/tires on my new '99 Hundy because it came with chromed aluminum aftermarket rims with a non-OEM offset which makes them stick out 2" farther than they should. Because Toyota decided to make life hard on everyone, they used a 5-bolt pattern on a 150mm BC, with 14mm studs. Finding the OEM wheel (16" diameter) is not as easy of a task as I'd hoped it would be. Since the tires currently on my truck are pretty much toast, I don't really have the luxury of time to sit back and wait for the next good deal. But I dont' want to put new tires on the wheels I have because of the big offset. The OEM 16s are available on MUD occasionally (based on what a search has produced) and other places on the web but for lots of money. Another option is to buy some take-off wheels that came off a new Tundra because the new model has the same bolt pattern and offset values as the 100-series. The problem there is that they are 18" diameter wheels. I'd prefer the 16" but the 18" are more readily available and more reasonably priced. I've been contemplating what tire options I have because of the potential for the 18" rim, but they aren't great. I'm looking for some opinions on the following tire models:
Yokohama Geolander A/T-S
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Pro Grade
Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10
I think an All-Terrain tire will be the best choice for my truck and my expected use. I'd prefer the BFG A/T based on past experience but the size I need on an 18" rim is a ridiculous $290 each. I would also consider the Toyo Open Country A/T after Dan (Spresso's) recommendation but can't find a local source with the same warranty/free balancaing,rotation options you get from Discount/Sam's/Costco. I did get a suggestion to ask Discount to special order them for me and could probably even as for a discount from MSRP. But, again, can't do this until I have procured some wheels.
In case you haven't already read about it, I'm attempting to replace the wheels/tires on my new '99 Hundy because it came with chromed aluminum aftermarket rims with a non-OEM offset which makes them stick out 2" farther than they should. Because Toyota decided to make life hard on everyone, they used a 5-bolt pattern on a 150mm BC, with 14mm studs. Finding the OEM wheel (16" diameter) is not as easy of a task as I'd hoped it would be. Since the tires currently on my truck are pretty much toast, I don't really have the luxury of time to sit back and wait for the next good deal. But I dont' want to put new tires on the wheels I have because of the big offset. The OEM 16s are available on MUD occasionally (based on what a search has produced) and other places on the web but for lots of money. Another option is to buy some take-off wheels that came off a new Tundra because the new model has the same bolt pattern and offset values as the 100-series. The problem there is that they are 18" diameter wheels. I'd prefer the 16" but the 18" are more readily available and more reasonably priced. I've been contemplating what tire options I have because of the potential for the 18" rim, but they aren't great. I'm looking for some opinions on the following tire models:
Yokohama Geolander A/T-S
Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor Pro Grade
Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10
I think an All-Terrain tire will be the best choice for my truck and my expected use. I'd prefer the BFG A/T based on past experience but the size I need on an 18" rim is a ridiculous $290 each. I would also consider the Toyo Open Country A/T after Dan (Spresso's) recommendation but can't find a local source with the same warranty/free balancaing,rotation options you get from Discount/Sam's/Costco. I did get a suggestion to ask Discount to special order them for me and could probably even as for a discount from MSRP. But, again, can't do this until I have procured some wheels.
