What is so bad about the stock Dunlops?
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dwulffusa
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solid!
Boston 4Runner has the leading intro to a massive petition against Toyota with these tires!
On all my previous vehicles I put the best tires I could afford (even when I couldnt affored them!) Now I am trying to be mature and money conscious by waiting for the Dumflops to wear out. I shudder to think how new my truck is going to feel with new shoes in a few months.
If you really want to show of the superior track qualities of Dumflops you run them at recommended pressure of 2.6 (I think) and throw it into a corner a couple of times, that way you dont have to turn the tires around if you dont like the white writing, because it scrapes off nice and clean, they roll over like sausages!
Not the mention how the steering shakes when hit a pothole or bump in the road as the tires shimmer themselves straight again.
Boston 4Runner has the leading intro to a massive petition against Toyota with these tires!
On all my previous vehicles I put the best tires I could afford (even when I couldnt affored them!) Now I am trying to be mature and money conscious by waiting for the Dumflops to wear out. I shudder to think how new my truck is going to feel with new shoes in a few months.
If you really want to show of the superior track qualities of Dumflops you run them at recommended pressure of 2.6 (I think) and throw it into a corner a couple of times, that way you dont have to turn the tires around if you dont like the white writing, because it scrapes off nice and clean, they roll over like sausages!
Not the mention how the steering shakes when hit a pothole or bump in the road as the tires shimmer themselves straight again.
Jacobzky
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nothing is bad about these tires
just check the threads every few thousand miles.
it not that bad at all, for a stock tire. but as soon as i feel that my dunlops doesnt perform as expected or needs a replacement, then i'll change it with something better.
use them till their thread life.
just check the threads every few thousand miles.
it not that bad at all, for a stock tire. but as soon as i feel that my dunlops doesnt perform as expected or needs a replacement, then i'll change it with something better.
use them till their thread life.
I've never had Dunlops, but based on past experience I can echo a couple of sentiments that have been expressed here.
If you're happy with the tires you've got and they're working for you, then don't worry about it.
But, as soon as you begin to lose confidence in them in certain driving conditions (like rain or snow), it's time to change. Don't wait for them to wear out - change them right away, or at least before the next rainy/snowy season. If you wait, you won't get as much enjoyment out of the truck as you should, and it's silly to get frustrated with a vehicle that costs tens of thousands of dollars over a $600 set of tires.
On a couple of previous cars I've owned, the OEM tires were OK for the first couple of years, but it was amazing how much the ride and handling improved after switching to a better set of tires. It was like having a new car!
If you're happy with the tires you've got and they're working for you, then don't worry about it.
But, as soon as you begin to lose confidence in them in certain driving conditions (like rain or snow), it's time to change. Don't wait for them to wear out - change them right away, or at least before the next rainy/snowy season. If you wait, you won't get as much enjoyment out of the truck as you should, and it's silly to get frustrated with a vehicle that costs tens of thousands of dollars over a $600 set of tires.
On a couple of previous cars I've owned, the OEM tires were OK for the first couple of years, but it was amazing how much the ride and handling improved after switching to a better set of tires. It was like having a new car!
EdDucks916
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I've had 45K miles on these Dunlops and thought about replacing them months earlier....but so far, I'm holding out for now.
The only upside is that these Dunlops are not that bad for the price you are getting, so maybe Toyota had to save a few dollars there.
But I'm definitely going to change them very soon - not now but soon. The treads are still there but slowly disappearing. And I've rotated them at the required intervals (every 5K).
The only upside is that these Dunlops are not that bad for the price you are getting, so maybe Toyota had to save a few dollars there.
But I'm definitely going to change them very soon - not now but soon. The treads are still there but slowly disappearing. And I've rotated them at the required intervals (every 5K).
RaginCajun013
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My Dunlops were HORRIBLE in the snow last year, and they are almost worn out after only 26000 miles.....Im going to get new ones before the winter
Uneek
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xUSNavy said:Weird, my stock tires aren't Dunlops. They're Bridgestone
Duelers. I take it this must be new for the 06 or if you get the 17" wheel upgrade?
I think all Sport Editions come with Dunlops. SR5s may have Dunlops or Bridgestones. '06 Limiteds with the 18" wheels will have Bridgestones or Michelins.
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