...seriously. Terrible. Discuss!
Stock tires and the snow...
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i know what you're saying... thats why i ditched them for some Toyo Open Country A/Ts
Recommendations for better tires that won't break the bank! 
wrangler silent armours- i've had the revos a couple times (other trucks)- and really did like 'em... but the wranglers are supposed to get some better tread life, and grip better when it's sloppy or on trails... unfortunately my truck is just a month young, so i'll wait for next winter
I've learned to stay away from Goodyear tires after 2 experiences. We're having trouble with the wranglers on our highlander leaking air when it's cold out. Also, I had those wrangler silent armors put on my truck after they came out with that new Kevlar belt...3 of 5 tires were defective and 1 of those was after I had driven on them for almost a month. Got a total refund on them and went with something else. While I was there with the problems, the manager was talking to the Goodyear Rep about all the problems they were having with these installed on "lighter" trucks. They worked fine on the heavy Fords, Chevy's, etc, but for Toyota, Nissan, etc, they were getting returned with problems like crazy.wrangler silent armours- i've had the revos a couple times (other trucks)- and really did like 'em... but the wranglers are supposed to get some better tread life, and grip better when it's sloppy or on trails... unfortunately my truck is just a month young, so i'll wait for next winter
For snow, stay away from Dunlops as you've learned, and stay away from the Rugged Trails. The Rugged Trails are terrible on wet and dry pavement, but don't do half bad in the snow...problem is if you look at the tread depth, you lose all your side channels at the tire's half life which is such a waste!
I've since switched to BFG All Terrains and couldn't be happier. Driving up the unplowed roads with 12+ inches of snow, they do extremely well. I'm also getting great traction on the plowed roads when icy...while I see so many others slipping with their "mud" tires. I also went 4-wheelin in the snow with a friend in his jeep. I had an easier time getting out of tire grooves in the deep snow than he did...he had BFG Mud Terrains.
They will be noisier than the Dunlops, but the all-around better performance and traction (in all types of conditions: Dry, Wet, Snow, Ice) way makes up for it!!! I'll be getting the All Terrains again next time. Just as a side note on these, you'll find a lot of reviews online about these tires going 85K miles...plus if you compare tread depths to other tires, you'll find it starts off with a deeper tread (.5 inch).
Others will recommend the Revo's, but I've never looked at the tread depth or heard about the longevity of the tires (are people getting to 85K miles with them?).
Dec 21 2004 truck bought. Jan 15 2005 Snow tires were on. 3 snowy and scary weeks. Not sure where you are, but seeing you posted the temp was -17 in your truck a few days ago (probably -30 actual). You should probably be on winter tires, at a minimum a better A/T. A set is same or cheaper than your insurance deductible, which you'll be using soon if you continue to drive on the stock tires (assuming AT20's or H/T's).
Stock tires always suck....
I always carry 210lbs of sand in the bed anyway regardless of what tires I run. It's just extra protection.
Could I change my tires? Surely!! But that's an extra expense that I don't need yet.
I just bought my truck last March.
If I were looking around..I'd probably go with Bridgestone Dueler Revos or BFG A/T's.
I always carry 210lbs of sand in the bed anyway regardless of what tires I run. It's just extra protection.
Could I change my tires? Surely!! But that's an extra expense that I don't need yet.
I just bought my truck last March.
If I were looking around..I'd probably go with Bridgestone Dueler Revos or BFG A/T's.
I had BFG A/T's on my tundra and they were awsome mud, snow, wet or dry didn't matter. Only had 10K on them when I purchased my 08 tacoma 3 weeks ago. I asked if I could swap tires, but they wouldn't go for it. Worth a try I guess, but man these rugged trails suck!
Jared
Jared
the Open Country A/Ts have served me well so far.. excellent rain/snow traction and seem to be wearing good so far... about 1/32 - 2/32 wear after 6000 miles
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The BFG Trail tires weren't that bad, due to the fact they were soo skinny. At first I hated them, then I mounted up some 285/70/17 BFG MT KM2 tires, that were very sketchy. Made me realize the Trail tires weren't all that bad. But since I wasn't going to switch back to the stockers, I had the MT's sipped....made a world of difference and now I love the MT's much more than I did the Trail rated tires.
Deep snow, snow pack, ice, the MT's are awesome!
As always, S L O W when the weather/road conditions change. It doesn't take much to send the truck into a ditch.
I am also lugging around 360lbs of sand in the back to help with traction.
Deep snow, snow pack, ice, the MT's are awesome!
As always, S L O W when the weather/road conditions change. It doesn't take much to send the truck into a ditch.
I am also lugging around 360lbs of sand in the back to help with traction.
goodyear fortera triple tread.... kind of expensive... but i dont think there is a better tire in terms of traction, road noise, and milage... (60,000 warr.)
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I ditched my dunlops out for Goodyear Silent Armor Wrangler A/Ts in October when I did the Rear Leaf TSB. I've put about 5k on them with no problems whatsoever in winter driving, towing, highway, dry or wet. I think they ride pretty good. Granted they are not winter specific but having an 06 with TPMS, I wasn't about to swap tires every season on my rims or mod the system. I didn't have the money for one, but knew with towing I need something other than the Dunlops tires. I really like the BFGs or Revos too, but at the time, these fit my budget, got good reviews here and other places and had a rebate.
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i've been contemplating on getting this tires, how many miles do you have on them so far?
about 5,000 miles on the fortera triple treads.... like i said... kind of expensive... but well worth it in my opinion... i live in southeastern michigan... good in snow/ice/rain.... good highway tires as well....
No votes for Blizzaks?
Mine on for winter #4. They work as good as many studded tires without the dry road drone & damage. As long as you don't aggressively rip around when roads are dry or be like my neighbor who drove them (new set) through the summer and they'll last 20K. What an idiot.
Bought truck in Sept, had studded snow tires on it by Nov.
Winterforce studded from tire rack.
Love them. Price was great.
I live in Maine, and I learned my lesson by spinning off the road on black ice and rolling/ totalling my Nissan hardbody 4x4.
That was 12 years ago and I have never gone through winter without studded snow tires since.
Winterforce studded from tire rack.
Love them. Price was great.
I live in Maine, and I learned my lesson by spinning off the road on black ice and rolling/ totalling my Nissan hardbody 4x4.
That was 12 years ago and I have never gone through winter without studded snow tires since.
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