04 Tacoma Double Cab TRD 4X4

[Eagle]

Finally found one in good shape and reasonably priced, though I had to drive 6 hours away to buy it. It's going to need new shoes and shocks asap, and I'm looking for some recommendations. I'm thinking Bilstein on the shocks, but lost on the tires. It has Nitto terra grapplers on it, and according to previous owner, they are three years old, with about 40-45k on them and they are done. I like the Nitto, but need something that will last longer, so looking at the BF Goodrigh Rugged Terrain T/A or the Michelin LTX AT2. Any other recommendations out there?

 

[bradb]

I got less miles on the BF tires on mine, a few sets. I just put the firestone Destination at on and in the very short time I have had them I really like them. Time will tell

 

[boom]

......the Michelin LTX AT2.....

forget the BFG..get those ^^^. but disclaimer, you better like them. because they will last a long freaking time. i have a very similar Michelin. got them from Costco. like you i bought my truck with bald tires. my wife bought them for me while i was at work researching all-terrain tires. i got home with a list of tire "wants"..and see my truck with new tires!! ARGH!!! my wife was so cute and sweet, i just smiled, acted happy and grateful..and thanked her. costco sells the same tire under another name, i think. i am at 45,000 miles and they wont wear out!! i wanted to hate them. they look all street tire like, compared to the rugged Cooper AT's i wanted. i get killer MPG with them. my record tankful was 24.2mpg!! ave 21-22 on the open highway. they are quiet, work killer in the rain. offroad..they ROCK!! havent been stuck yet. been down a nasty washed out road in IDAHO..climbed rugged rocky stuff in AZ. no issues.

my truck i rarely drive that much. when i do, it is a brutal road trip to go hunting. so highway miles..to rough off road stuff..back to highway.

it is a great tire. how great? next time i buy, i will forego the AT tire of my dreams and get the same 4-season tire from Michelin. (the new version does look a tad more agressive. hehe)

edit..my truck is a 2006 tacoma 4x4.

 

[Eagle]

I had Michelins that lasted over 100,000 on the first truck I ever owned. I had on 09 Taco that I had to sell due to having a daughter a month ago, and the rear facing child seat not fitting safely in it, it came from the factory with BF's that were only going to last about 55k.

Main concern with the Michelin was off road performance, glad to hear that's not an issue.

 

[UPnorth]

You might want to look into the Hankook DynaPro ATm. I've got about 30,000 miles on a set ('99 4runner) and have been happy with them. Quiet and good handling on the road, but still a fairly aggressive tire. I think they would be hard to beat for the money.

 

[SDHNTR]

Yes on Bilsteins for shocks. Those Michellins you listed will last forever. Expensive up front, but a great tire -- as long as you don't need agressive tread.

 

[boom]

I had Michelins that lasted over 100,000 on the first truck I ever owned. I had on 09 Taco that I had to sell due to having a daughter a month ago, and the rear facing child seat not fitting safely in it, it came from the factory with BF's that were only going to last about 55k.

Main concern with the Michelin was off road performance, glad to hear that's not an issue.

i ignorantly followed a bunch of radical jeeps up a trail. the trail wasnt that awful..easy for them. but they were sorta rookies. it was on the extreme side for my stock tacoma. michelin 4 seasons..at the top, they were congratulating me..i never lost traction. slow and low.

it was pretty awesome. i told them i was couse hunting, and they politely drove down the hill to give us peace and quiet. cool dude. i found them cheaper at costco. well, my wife did.

 

[E-2]

I would recommend Cooper AT3. They have a 55,000 mile warranty as well as an $80 rebate if you buy 4 before November 3rd (date?). The best all-terrain I have ever had on and off road.

 

[Clarktar]

I am partial to Hankooks DynaPro MTs

 

[Shrek]

I had the Michelin LTX'S on my old Bronco with lockers front and rear and they were the only tires that ever made it more than 20,000 miles. They had 35,000 when I sold the truck and they were still quiet and had another 10,000 plus at the rate they were wearing. For my old Bronco that was amazing. Had good traction too but I didn't use it hard much by the time I got them.

 

[ScottP]

You might want to look into the Hankook DynaPro ATm. I've got about 30,000 miles on a set ('99 4runner) and have been happy with them. Quiet and good handling on the road, but still a fairly aggressive tire. I think they would be hard to beat for the money.

^ X2

I ran BFG AT KO and loved them, lasted a long time but they are $$. Now running the Dynapro ATM and for price and performance hard to beat. They are great in snow. So if you anticipate snow and off-road driving they are a good choice. Some of the less agressive ones like you mentioned will last longer, but in my experience are worthless if you live in the mountains.

 

[mtbshark]

Haha I am running a set if bfg mt2 that I put on at 57k and now at 143k they are at maybe 1/8". So I have been looking at either the dynapros or some Yoko geo ats.

Any one have any time on the Yoko geolander at's?

 

[IAHNTR]

I had the geolander's on a T-100 awhile ago and I really liked them. Sold the truck with only a few thousand on the tires so I can't comment on the longevity. I got these this past spring and so far I really like them. I have had good luck ordering through discount tire as well.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/ti....do?r=IADINT&tmn=Discoverer+ATP&typ=Truck/SUV

 

[Ironman8]

For you guys who live in the mountains where snow/ice are a consideration, do you have road tires for daily driving during the months where there is no snow and then switch out to a more optimal tire for the winter months? Or do you keep a jack of all trades type (like the Michelin mentioned above) on the truck all year?

 

[Bmcox86]

I have 91 Toyota pick up and I put BFG AT on them and they are decent, only complaint is they hold rocks big time, flinging everywhere on the highway

 

[PhillyB]

I like the Falken Rocky Mountain ATS... they were a great tire for me and lasted forever. I put 40K on them and they were in awesome shape with lots of tread when I sold the truck. I dont have them on my new truck, but when it comes times to replace the tires, this is what I will go with.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/ti...84062&tmn=Rocky+Mountain+ATS+II&typ=Truck/SUV

I agree with other posters, stay away from BFG AT's. I have had them before and I have them on my new truck. I have never been a fan.

 

[ScottP]

For you guys who live in the mountains where snow/ice are a consideration, do you have road tires for daily driving during the months where there is no snow and then switch out to a more optimal tire for the winter months? Or do you keep a jack of all trades type (like the Michelin mentioned above) on the truck all year?

I live at 8300' in CO, so we get some snow and there are about 6 paved roads I have a choice of driving on. I'm running the Dynapro ATM on my truck year-round, but don't put a ton of miles on it outside of hunting season. However, my subaru is the 'driver' so we have a all-season radial on one set of wheels for May-Oct and another set of wheels with a dedicated winter tire for Nov-Apr.

 

[Eagle]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Some won't work, as I have the factory wheels and need a 265/70r 16 tire to fit them. I currently live in Alabama, though I'm always looking at moving to Colorado and searching for aerospace jobs out there, they are just few and far between it seems. With that, snow isn't a concern at this time, and I won't be off-roading a ton. Basically one or two trips to the rockies a year getting to trailheads and forest service roads, and probably 2-3 trips around here off-road a year, so not enough to justify a true mud tire. I'll look some more at the M/S2 and the Hankook tires.

 

[Roy68]

Yokohama ATS for me. I live on Dirt, Rock, and Sand roads. Last week I probably put 150 - 175 miles on, driving unpaved roads. They are on 3/4 ton dodge and I had a set on a Titan as well. Both sets wore very even, for a lot of miles appox 45K on the titan when I sold it. The dodge has about the same mileage on them with about 1/8" to go before being in the wear bars. They are fairly open tread and clean well, but still quiet on the highway. They are not cheap though, but mine are 8 or10-ply's.

 

[boom]

I would recommend Cooper AT3. They have a 55,000 mile warranty as well as an $80 rebate if you buy 4 before November 3rd (date?). The best all-terrain I have ever had on and off road.

this is a badass tire. all my aussie friends roll on Coopers, and they do crazy things.

i am torn between this and my michelins for my next tire. seems like they are so opposite of each other. wonder if i lose a few mpg's?

my brother had those exact cooper AT3 on his duramax. they are wearing under the heavy truck, but they all do.