Toyo Open Country RT Trail tires? Or some of its competitors (1 Viewer)

[TexasSid]

I am Overlanding in a 2013 Tacoma Double Cab with the normal mods like suspension lift, rock slider, etc.

I am retiring my BF Goodrich 12.5x35R17 'mudders'. For things like MOAB, they served me well, however, my days now are more about Surf Fishing and travels to remote areas out West with other things mixed in randomly, like Minnesota, upstate New York, and New Hampshire, etc. Next year, I am planning on traveling to the far edge of Alaska.

I need a more 'balanced' tire today. I am also more inclined to knock out big highway days to get somewhere I want to go and spend an extra day or two there, versus a slower, more leisurely backroad journey. One of the new hybrid A/T-Mudder options seems to be the right one. Trying to review options online is tough. Some swear about Yokohama, others like Hankook, or BF Goodrich, and others.

Right now, I am leaning towards the Toyo Open Country RT Trail tires. I like that they are 3PMSF winter/snow rated, however, one dealer suggested the lugs are soft and would tear out. I should note this dealer is in East Texas, in a heavily farmer/rancher area with commercial logging too.

TIA,
Sid

 

[80t0ylc]

I am Overlanding in a 2013 Tacoma Double Cab with the normal mods like suspension lift, rock slider, etc.

I am retiring my BF Goodrich 12.5x35R17 'mudders'. For things like MOAB, they served me well, however, my days now are more about Surf Fishing and travels to remote areas out West with other things mixed in randomly, like Minnesota, upstate New York, and New Hampshire, etc. Next year, I am planning on traveling to the far edge of Alaska.

I need a more 'balanced' tire today. I am also more inclined to knock out big highway days to get somewhere I want to go and spend an extra day or two there, versus a slower, more leisurely backroad journey. One of the new hybrid A/T-Mudder options seems to be the right one. Trying to review options online is tough. Some swear about Yokohama, others like Hankook, or BF Goodrich, and others.

Right now, I am leaning towards the Toyo Open Country RT Trail tires. I like that they are 3PMSF winter/snow rated, however, one dealer suggested the lugs are soft and would tear out. I should note this dealer is in East Texas, in a heavily farmer/rancher area with commercial logging too.

TIA,
Sid

I find that believable. Around here, the TOYO M 55 tire is recommended for fleets and other commercial use with frequent off-road use. I’ve had them on two vehicles, and they wear like iron. I like TOYO tires and I’m running them on 3 different vehicles. My 80 series, I have a set of A/T II’s that just won’t wear out. And on my DD Ranger, I have a set of A/T III’s that I will eventually replace with the M 55s. I’m running M 55’s on my F350 and they also won’t wear out… Lol. They have an A/T style of tread and have a good reputation, at least around here.

 

[centerlineseal]

I’m running M 55’s on my F350 and they also won’t wear out…

I dunno',... I've gone thru about six sets of M-55s, F350, F250 and on my '75 FJ40. About the most I can get is around 25K miles. Over-inflation on the trucks seems to be the culprit, as the tire guys always put them at 55 psi or more. I keep my '40 at about 35 psi.

However, best damn tire I've ever used, and will continue to do so. Never, ever had a flat!

They are hella' expensive.