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3rd gen 4Runner owner here. I’m running 16” Tacoma rims for my winter setup. I use 265/75/r16 tires. About 32”, up about an inch from the 265/70/r16 which came stock
If I was to get snow tires again, I’d get 235/85/r16 tires. Pretty much the same diameter, but skinnier
Durango area craigslist
https://westslope.craigslist.org/wto...759286888.html
How skinny is too skinny?
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Depends on her tolerance and preference. I'm thankful to not have these issues. :fmicon:Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
I have found 235/85 r16 to dig a little too much personally.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
We will be working on buddy's 3Runner right after we finished installing the new rack, access bed cover and railings for his Ram project. Sounds like the 265/75/r16 tires is a good setup for ground clearance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jethro
Some people run 285/75/R16 tires on the 3rd gen 4Runner, but rubbing up front can be an issue, as well as underneath spare storage. Plus the motor strains to turn them.
Put 265/75r16 Cooper at3 on the 3rd gen brocoma. They seem to fit great and I'm quite happy with the highway+ tread pattern so far. Really good ice grip. Jury is out on loose snow. I'm normally all about the duratrac but on this truck since it's a commuter I didn't feel the need to go that aggressive. Was looking at the Goodyear Ultraterrain which seems to be a nice blend between the duratrac and the k02 but they were backordered in SL load rating and I didn't want to step in to the weight and stiffness of the e-rated variety.
Don't worry all, I'm still keeping the faith alive... putting Duratracs on the new camper hauler.
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I've got 265/75R16 on my 3rd Gen 4runner as well. I've tried P-metric tires, as well as Load range C and E. The car tires don't hold up to the gravel roads I drive, and The E rated tires are just too stiff and heavy and noticeably hurt my fuel mileage (plus they're more expensive.) They fit just fine on my 20 year old sacked out suspension, and even better after I replaced it all and lifted a bit (1.5-2") I think 33s are overkill.
I second the E rated tires opinion for that 4Runner. While running 10 ply tires seems like a good idea for toughness, that vehicle doesn’t need the same tire one ton trucks pulling gooseneck trailers use.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked_sick
Unfortunately it appears a lot of tire companies are dropping their SL and C rated tires in the more aggressive tread designs in the over 15" rim category, meanwhile car manufacturers are making vehicles with increasingly larger brakes requiring a 16 or 17" rim to clear rotors/calipers.
I suppose the average tire buyer probably picks a tire for appearance more than weight or whatnot anyways.
Travel tires. 44” super swampers would make the truck super tall sitting on the trailer.
This. Plus they are so much lighter.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2FUNKY
Yeah you can see one of the tires in the bed of the front truck. Still made me laugh
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I've got a set of used xd wheels with Duratracs. The tires only have about 7/32 tread left on them though I don't worry much since I really don't daily drive my truck.
Anyone recommend a good aftermarket rim for light off-roading? Light-ish and not too expensive? There are so many choices I have no idea how to filter. Going on a large SUV. I can't find out how much the OEM rims weigh anywhere, so whether I save weight or not not matter what I pick is a guess. Rim size is 17"
https://www.methodracewheels.com/col...01-matte-blackQuote:
Originally Posted by muted
Those look sweet, thanks. But they don't sell anything with y bolt pattern, 5x112Quote:
Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier
What rig you putting these on? You sure about that 2nd measurement?Quote:
Originally Posted by muted
http://www.fueloffroad.com/wheel/258...hID=258&lugs=5
f250: Michelin LTX 265/65/20 unbelievably smoother ride than any point in the past.....
(combined with some new aftermarket shocks)
previous tires: Continentals
For those looking for new wheels, check out Level 8- Good product for reasonable prices- usually around or below $150 per rim.
Just replaced some tires with a slight less burly duratrac knock-off called the Goodyear UltraTerrain. I recommend. Call it a Discount Tire colab if you will as they aren't available elsewhere. I replaced some E rated tires with these in an E rating for towing and didn't realize how stiff my last set with kevlar sidewalls were compared to other E rated tires. These ride much smoother and are quiet given the tread
https://cdn.discounttire.com/sys-mas...yrl8_ang_l.jpg
Blizzaks in F150 are done after 3 seasons, won’t last another winter. Planning on keeping them on the truck through the fall since they still have decent tread left for summer driving.
Anyone know if there are issues towing a wakeboard boat about 400 miles on the p rated tires? Blizzaks are p255/70/r18 I believe. Rated to 2470lbs/tire
Boat is on a double axle trailer, weighs about 5000lbs loaded with camping gear. Obviously e rated Lt tires would sway less and do better, but if I can leave the blizzaks on I will
F-150s come from the factory with P-rated tires and rated for towing over 10k (not that you can get there with most trucks before you run out of payload, but marketing). As long as you're within the GVWR and axle limits, I'd expect that to be reasonable. Watch your pressures closely, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muggydude
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Saw those recently. That’s a serious consideration for the superduty. Looks a lot like the BFG KO2.Quote:
Originally Posted by klauss
Got a couple chucks taken out of my BFG KO2 tire sidewall recently. Still driving on it, but kinda worried. they are maybe 1/8" deep. Tires are about 1 year old. Would you a) not worry about it till I start losing air? b) Replace immediately with a new tire? c) Try to find a similarly worn used tire? d) other
^^^ Would rotate it to one of the rear positions if it's not already there and then drive it like you stole it.
have you been rotating 5 tires (including spare) or 4 tires to this point?Quote:
Originally Posted by shredgnar
This is a good question. I'd also ask what your driving habits are; if you regularly drive rocky Forest service-type roads, the risk of hitting one of the vulnerable spots again seems a lot higher than if you generally stick to pavement, plus the downside is a lot smaller if you have a failed tire on the road versus eighteen miles from nowhere, on a steep trail without a good spot to jack up the truck.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
Middle road, IMO, is to make the damaged tire a spare and put a new tire on, but only if you don't already have a comparable spare (occasionally I get nervous about my spare being an HT tire that would really suck to need in rough conditions). Again, YMMV depending on your driving environment.
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Several years later....does this still apply @magnificentunicorn?Quote:
Originally Posted by MagnificentUnicorn
Those are what I bought recently, so far I like them
Same here, had them on my old Nissan, and put them on my new one.
If it didn't cut any internal threads, I wouldn't give it a second thought. If you do a lot of rock crawling and another rock caught the same spot, if could tear a bit more easily, but that's a slim chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by shredgnar
Run it.
Has anyone ran the new General Grabber A/TX through a winter and have feedback on how they do? I'm putting new tires on my F150 this fall and these are the frontrunner. I ran the old General AT2s on my old montero and they kicked ass in the snow, so I'm inclined to think the ATXs will be solid as well. I commute in the SLC valley and drive LCC 3-4x per week all winter. Not interested in running dedicated snows on this rig. I do carry a set of chains just in case though.
Other tires in the running are:
Falken AT3W- do they have full depth siping? The old Wildcat ATs did not.
Duratrac- have drove a few different rigs with them over the years, but more aggressive than I need and may be lacking in hardpack/ice performance?
BFG KO2- Grabber AT2s seemed better in the snow to me but I've never ran them on the same rig. Also, $$
Cooper ATW- ran AT3s on my F250 and they were kind of lacking on hardpack/ice.
I have been running Cooper ATWs on my 3rd gen 4runner for 2 winters now and have had been pleased with both their dry pavement and snow performance. It looks like Cooper replaced them with the AT3 4s though: http://us.coopertire.com/tires/discoverer-at3-4sQuote:
Originally Posted by snowaddict91
Website still has the atw http://us.coopertire.com/tires/discoverer-a-tw-suv
It’s a pretty different tire compared to the original at3.
Yes, full depth but does not run across the entire lug like some of the other options out there. IMO they are great in snow, mud, anything loose/soft but not very good on ice. The rubber is holding up very well after 2 years, probably why they aren't great on ice, along with siping that doesn't extend across the entire lug. Bearable with 4wd though.Quote:
Originally Posted by snowaddict91
FYI I just got some Cooper AT3 4S (P metric) installed on my 4Runner. Old tires were Yoko Geolandar g015. The Coopers are really nice. Burly mugs and probably the thickest sidewall you can get in a p-metric tire. Rides stiffer than most but not the rock hard ride of an LT on this SUV. Off road they handle great. Can’t wait til the snow flies!
OK I'll chime in. I don't have a truck but I do have BFG K02s on my 2015 Subaru Outback. Size is 245/65-17. These tires have excellent snow performance. I had several trips last season over Donner Summit with several inches of snow on the road. No drama, just lots of grip. Same thing when the snow was close to a foot deep going up into the TD neighborhood side roads.
This summer I've been doing lots of camping trips with my two boys who are both in Scouts. Their troop likes to go remote which means several miles down dirt roads, fire roads, BLM roads, etc. Again, lots of grip and stability even when the conditions are a bit loose. Even when the tires do break loose and slide, it is predictable and easy to bring back. Very nice.
These tires are very sturdy and as a result are a bit heavy. Road noise is apparent on the highway and MPGs are reduced slightly. Admittedly, these tires may be overkill for my Outback, but I do appreciate how capable they are so I don't mind. I've had them on for over 20K miles and they are wearing nicely. I definitely plan to get another set when these wear out.