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Gent's, I've got a 2014 4 door Tacoma SR5 and it's come time for new rubber. Not looking for an off-road tire, just a good general purpose tire (I live in Montana) for street and snow. I'm a general contractor so nails are always an issue. Maybe a 10 ply?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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I like Bridgestone Revos for an all purpose use. I'm currently running 255/75/17s on my 2012 Tacoma, but I've used them for years on my Avalanche. My current tires are C rated, but I've also used the E rated ones and didn't feel they rode any harsher.
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just a good general purpose tire (I live in Montana) for street and snow. Go narrow, whatever brand you get. Narrower tires will carry as much weight and have better traction on snow as well as handling better on dry roads. They also allow more room under the wheel wells should you need chains. On my pickup, stock size is 265x70 R17. A 245x75 R17 is the same diameter so the speedo works the same. They give about 2" more clearance under the front fenders for chains.
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Kodak, thanks for that reccomendation... looks like a sound one. I ended up finding a good deal on a set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75/16. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Michelin-Defender-Ltx-M-s-245-75r16/113412150Consumer Reports thinks pretty highly of them. Seemed good enough to me.
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I've never used the Michelin Defenders, but I always put Michelins on my wifes car/SUV. I think they make some of the best tires. I'm sure they will be fine for you.
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For the money Cooper AT/3's are a good compromise. Decent traction for light duty off roading with good highway manners. I have a set on my Tacoma bought 3+ years and 50,000+ miles ago. I'll get another 3000 or so out of them. I wrote the check for $550 and got an $80 rebate.
No need for 10 ply tires, P series are fine on a Tacoma. The LT tires may be a little tougher in the sidewalls off roading in rocky terrain, but won't make a bit of differnce if you run over a nail.
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I ended up finding a good deal on a set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75/16. In case y'all missed it...
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Another vote for the Cooper AT/3 tire. Have had a couple of sets now and seem to be a good mix of traction and road noise.
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I have run Michelin LTX's or attempted to run them on every truck I have ever owned.
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I'll let you all know how the Michelin Defenders work... Consumer Report rates them the highest of all the light truck tires they tested. Guess I'm fixing to find out. Tacoma Porn:
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Costco has a thing going now: $100 off on a set of 4 Goodyear or Michelin tires, any size.
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Brad, I have had excellent luck with the new BFG All Terrains 265/75r16 on my 2012 Tacoma double cab. The are rated as a snow tire and are load range E tires.
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Looking at trying these next. Treadwright
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BayDog, a few guys at work run those. They haven't reported an issues.
I see your from Kenosha..I work for WE Energies and get down there once a month or so. I could go for a Durangoes pizza about now!
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Yeah, Kenosha has some pretty good pizza places, Durangoes being one of them. You should try Tenuta's, Kaiser's & Infusino's (although, the pizza at any of the Racine Infusino's is better than the Kenosha Infusino's). If you like thin crust, check out Wells Brothers in Racine too.
And while you're at it, may as well stop at O&H Bakery in Racine and pick-up a couple kringles for the drive home.
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Brad,
I am curious if your truck engine is the 3.5 Liter or 4.0 liter? I forgot exactly when they switched over to 3.5 Liter but on one of the Tacoma forums guys seem to like the 3.5 liter motor.
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I would advise against that. Couple of my buddys bought some for their trucks and the ones on a 2500HD has had to get 3 replacements so far. The other guy on a 1500 has had to get 2 replacements. The caps are coming off and some are having large knots on the sidewalls. Its worth it to just get a good name brand tire and be done. Ive had really good luck on the Coopers. Ive got a set of AT3s on my silverado, They are still gettin on down the road with 56k miles on them. The STT's on my Tahoe are for winter and AT3s are for summer and she is heavy at 7000#.
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