Tires for 100 Series (1 Viewer)

[schmeb2000]

Hello,
I am looking to get new tires for my 2000 land cruiser. Everything is stock on it including the rims. I am looking the the Nokian Outpost nAT tires with the size 285/75/16. I am also looking at the Yokohama Geolandar a/t g015 with the size 275/75/16. I live in Maine so snow is very much a common problem faced and I only want one pair of tires for the whole year. I was looking at these tires because I like them and I feel they suit my needs. It is hard to find tires for the stock rims and I want to keep them stock for as long as I can. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with those tires or any other recommendations for tires. I won't be doing much offroading and I used the truck to commute around 500 miles a week on the highway. I don;t need something crazy offroad and I need something good on the highway. Again, I really like these two tires because they are not overly aggressive and have heard they preform well on the highway. Any recommendations are still appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[MountaineerLC]

I think my general recommendation would be to look for a 3 peak snow rated tire that is SL or XL rated. If you’re not of off roading then there is no need for the weight and stiffness of an E rated tire. Unfortunately, that rules out all 285/75r16 tires to my knowledge. However, Falken is making the Wildpeak A/T4w in 255/85r16 C rated. This would be a good option.

If you’re ok with the 275/70r16 then there are quite a few non E rated options out there.

 

[open country]

So I think the Michelin Defender is the perfect all-terrain tire... (For most of us) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/so-i-think-the-michelin-defender-is-the-perfect-all-terrain-tire-for-most-of-us.1319040/

 

[jsloden]

I second the Michelin. They are by far the most comfortable and quietest tire I've ever owned. The only reason a lot of people stay away from them is because they don't look "off-road" enough. It reality they are just as good off-road as most AT tires and a hundred times better on-road. They are a little more expensive that most other brands but you get what you pay for.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Below is my hierarchy based on what I have experienced on my 100, #1 is my favorite:
1. Toyo AT3 - more quiet than my previous set Falken AT3Ws (I think the AT4Ws are out now).
2. Fallen AT3Ws - tried and tested to perform in a winter snowstorm when we went up to Lake Tahoe 2 years ago, no issues on slippage in snowy roads (not icy) and even recovered 4 vehicles when we were up there; more quiet than my previous set Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
3. Nitto Ridge Grapplers - least favorite, rode stiff, I run the same 34PSI always on all my tires and religiously check them, noisiest AT I have used.

 

[TJS8040]

I second the Michelin. They are by far the most comfortable and quietest tire I've ever owned. The only reason a lot of people stay away from them is because they don't look "off-road" enough. It reality they are just as good off-road as most AT tires and a hundred times better on-road. They are a little more expensive that most other brands but you get what you pay for.

 

[TJS8040]

Defender x3

 

[DuckLN]

My simple advice - Don’t buy a 50 lb sidewall rated tire if you don’t need it. Unneeded rotational mass taxes your brakes, fuel economy, engine, and transmission.

 

[schmeb2000]

I think my general recommendation would be to look for a 3 peak snow rated tire that is SL or XL rated. If you’re not of off roading then there is no need for the weight and stiffness of an E rated tire. Unfortunately, that rules out all 285/75r16 tires to my knowledge. However, Falken is making the Wildpeak A/T4w in 255/85r16 C rated. This would be a good option.

If you’re ok with the 275/70r16 then there are quite a few non E rated options out there.

I the only reason I wanted the 285 is for the width. I didn't want to duck below the stand 275. Ill check out those tires. I will be doing off-roading but nothing super extreme.

So I think the Michelin Defender is the perfect all-terrain tire... (For most of us) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/so-i-think-the-michelin-defender-is-the-perfect-all-terrain-tire-for-most-of-us.1319040/

I saw those. My dad loves them both those are completely highway oriented which is something I didn't really want.

I second the Michelin. They are by far the most comfortable and quietest tire I've ever owned. The only reason a lot of people stay away from them is because they don't look "off-road" enough. It reality they are just as good off-road as most AT tires and a hundred times better on-road. They are a little more expensive that most other brands but you get what you pay for.

I just replied to open countrys reply. I thought they were not very good off-road. I read a few reviews that said not to take them there which is why I didn't add them in my post.

Below is my hierarchy based on what I have experienced on my 100, #1 is my favorite:
1. Toyo AT3 - more quiet than my previous set Falken AT3Ws (I think the AT4Ws are out now).
2. Fallen AT3Ws - tried and tested to perform in a winter snowstorm when we went up to Lake Tahoe 2 years ago, no issues on slippage in snowy roads (not icy) and even recovered 4 vehicles when we were up there; more quiet than my previous set Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
3. Nitto Ridge Grapplers - least favorite, rode stiff, I run the same 34PSI always on all my tires and religiously check them, noisiest AT I have used.

I'll check those out. I've found it hard to find the OEM sizes. What sizes do those come in that you recommend?

My simple advice - Don’t buy a 50 lb sidewall rated tire if you don’t need it. Unneeded rotational mass taxes your brakes, fuel economy, engine, and transmission.

Yea I didn't want something super heavy for that exact reason. Any recommendations?

Yea I didn't want something super heavy for that exact reason. Any recommendations?

Oops my fault. Didn't see the tires below. Thank you.

 

[open country]

I won't be doing much offroading and I used the truck to commute around 500 miles a week on the highway. I don;t need something crazy offroad and I need something good on the highway.

both those are completely highway oriented which is something I didn't really want.

A Michelin Defender accomplishes all your goals, but if it comes down to looks I'd recommend Toyo AT3. Quietest AT I've experienced versus a few others.

 

[LC Lurker]

With that much highway and not off-roading, I’ll echo the Michelin Defender. Great all round tire.

I just drove them through the snow storm we got over near Wachusett Mountain in Massachusetts. They did great on plowed/slush roadways and on unplowed roads. I was most impressed with the cornering grip. I was also surprised that I didn’t lose any traction on a light off-road trail I frequent.

They’re also fantastic in heavy rain. No experience in deep mud yet, but they’re solid in the thin mud layer stuff after a downpour.

All that said, those Geolanders seem like a good option too if you want a slightly more aggressive look without extra tire weight and road noise of a true AT

 

[smithdoug]

Hello,
I am looking to get new tires for my 2000 land cruiser. Everything is stock on it including the rims. I am looking the the Nokian Outpost nAT tires with the size 285/75/16. I am also looking at the Yokohama Geolandar a/t g015 with the size 275/75/16. I live in Maine so snow is very much a common problem faced and I only want one pair of tires for the whole year. I was looking at these tires because I like them and I feel they suit my needs. It is hard to find tires for the stock rims and I want to keep them stock for as long as I can. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with those tires or any other recommendations for tires. I won't be doing much offroading and I used the truck to commute around 500 miles a week on the highway. I don;t need something crazy offroad and I need something good on the highway. Again, I really like these two tires because they are not overly aggressive and have heard they preform well on the highway. Any recommendations are still appreciated.

Thank you.

I am in the same boat. Daily driver, lots of highway, occasionally lots of snow and some mild dirt. Just got the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trails about 3mos ago and am really happy with their highway performance. Also powered through a big storm a month ago, 1.5 ft of snow no problem. 275/65/18's

 

[nissanh]

Sumitomo encounter A/T (snow rated as well) are what I am with.. Cannot complain! Walmart got good deals on those and I got all 4 installed mount/balanced for $625 out the door.
I have same mounted into my 97 4runner and is really good!

 

[bird67]

So I think the Michelin Defender is the perfect all-terrain tire... (For most of us) - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/so-i-think-the-michelin-defender-is-the-perfect-all-terrain-tire-for-most-of-us.1319040/

I am a HUGE Michelin guy as well....been running the LTXs for 25 years!!!. I am getting ready to do a 2+ level w/ 275 tires......definately leaning towards MIchelin ATs. Why MS over ATs??

 

[schmeb2000]

I am a HUGE Michelin guy as well....been running the LTXs for 25 years!!!. I am getting ready to do a 2+ level w/ 275 tires......definately leaning towards MIchelin ATs. Why MS over ATs??

I ended up getting the nokians a few videos convinced me to get them

 

[OEMGUY0720]

I am a HUGE Michelin guy as well....been running the LTXs for 25 years!!!. I am getting ready to do a 2+ level w/ 275 tires......definately leaning towards MIchelin ATs. Why MS over ATs??

Most Mud Terrain tires approximately has 30-45% thicker sidewall than an All Terrain tire primarily for lower tire pressure applications.

 

[open country]

I am a HUGE Michelin guy as well....been running the LTXs for 25 years!!!. I am getting ready to do a 2+ level w/ 275 tires......definately leaning towards MIchelin ATs. Why MS over ATs??

MS2 is a better all-around pavement condition tire and longer treadwear rating than the AT2.

 

[Goslow]

Nokian.