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Trying to find my tire

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Mainetundra, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Feb 22, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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    Mainetundra

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    hello everyone , you guys where a great help to me on my last post so here I go again. I run a 2008 tundra sr5 currently have 275/70R18 toyo ms55 tires . I drive about 4 hours up to my cabin in Maine . Mostly highway but once in town it is all dirt roads, wash out , snow and mud covered roads .. Looking for the "best" tire for that job. I'm looking at Coopper stt pro, bfgoodfrich A/T KO2 and the Toyo mud terrain. If anyone can suggest something in that price point it would be great. I guess I just can't make up my mind. Thanks !
     
  2. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    You will probably have the best luck with the BFG's, as much as it pains me to say that.

    The only reason I recommend them vs mud terrains is the amount of pavement you drive on and an all terrain will probably do best in the road conditions you mention.

    Have you ever heard of strap chains? These little gems keep me out of buying mud terrains every time. Quick install in a pinch and really is all you need unless you're snow bashing 32" of the white stuff.

    http://www.tirechain.com/G-1201.htm...YNa6HnyNetSPEIq5HL5UqqC_mJHqvousUoBoCTgDw_wcB
     
  3. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Delete all tires you mentioned except the Cooper STT Pro's. Believe me. I just made up your mind......:mudding:
    Here's my set.. 295/70R18. I've used them in all kinds of situations here in CO. Better than Nitto, Toyo, BFG, Good Year. IMHO. And price point is right. Go to Alaska...Cooper is #1 up there. For good reason......

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  4. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    I got BFGs and no issues on pavement and have great snow rating. Never had issues with them on my old taco and don't expect issues on the Tundra.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    I love me my KO2s. Relatively quiet on the road, and great in rain and snow.
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    Love my STT Pros. Great on everything but ice. Looks damn good too.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2017 at 3:16 AM
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    PermaFrostTRD

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    Another vote for the KO2's here.
    We get hammered with lake effect snow here and you're sometimes caught driving in conditions where it's coming down at 3-4" per hour. And you can't see past the hood of your truck. Tires will keep you on the road if you know how to drive in the stuff

    I've also hit a few patches of 3-5" of blow-over snow/slush on supposedly plowed roads in 2wd at 45-50 with no issue. Seem to be fine in rain and dry pavement too. I've got 3-4000 miles on mine.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2017 at 3:20 AM
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    Love my STT pros. Its a combination of function and aesthetics. On my second set
     
  9. Feb 23, 2017 at 4:54 AM
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    I had Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on my last half ton to plow with. I will be putting them on this truck this fall. I think it works well for me in Maine.
     
  10. Feb 23, 2017 at 5:35 AM
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    I love Trail Grappler on my truck, but I have to admit that DuraTrac seems to perform better in winter. My wife's Nissan NVP (4x2) was sliding all over the place with stock tires so we changed out to DuraTrac and the difference is remarkable. If you drive regularly on wintery roads, I would recommend DuraTrac.
     

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