3PMSF Tires for the winter

[02SE]

Well these sound like a good way to go, plus I can get a good deal on them. About 145 for P rating and about 185 for the LT.

I would think the LT would be somewhat harsher on the road- is that safe to say? Since I really don’t do much rocky 4wd excursions with my 4Runner, I’ll prolly go with the P rated tire.

They are firmer riding than the OEM Dunlops, but not horribly so. Just be aware that the P-rated tire has a slightly milder tread pattern, and shallower tread depth.

If I didn't need/want the extra durability of the LT tire for 4wd trails, I'd go with the P-rated version.

 

[montijo505]

Duratracs! Also my wildpeaks were insane in the snow, they’re great tires for snow.


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[jlficken]

I just got a set of Falken Rubitrek's for my incoming GX 460.

I would have probably just went with the Wildpeak's, however, they've starting importing them from China too and I don't want Chinese tires.

All Rubitrek's at Made in Thailand.

 

[chipski]

So I ended up getting the Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015. Got a very good deal on Amazon that made the decision a little easier. I'm sure that all the tires that were recommended would do what I'm looking for, but in the end saving about $200 made the decision easier.

Mounted and balanced the tires Saturday and put them on the 4Runner yesterday. Drove around some and everything seems great. No vibrations with speeds up to 80 and very minimal road noise- if any. They do feel a little squirmy, but that's to be expected with full tread- it wasn't bad at all, just noticed it.

I'll leave them on for a few more days and make sure all is good before setting them aside and saving them for the trip in February.

Thanks again for all the input- this forum rocks. I did put in new TPMS, so now I'll look into getting those programmed and setup. Been searching the forum and it seems kind of easy, but maybe just more of a PITA. I did paint the sensor ID on the inside of each wheel- so that should help.

 

[02SE]

Congrats, did you go with the P or LT? The LT starts at 18/32nds, so they do have deeper tread than lots of tires. The squirm only lasted for a couple hundred miles in my case. Rain-grooved concrete highways is the only place I ever noticed it.

 

[chipski]

Congrats, did you go with the P or LT? The LT starts at 18/32nds, so they do have deeper tread than lots of tires. The squirm only lasted for a couple hundred miles in my case. Rain-grooved concrete highways is the only place I ever noticed it.

went with P- just notice the squirm when doing more evasive steering inputs- but again I'm probably more aware of these things due to car racing

 

[YellowSnow]

Cooper Discoverer Rugged Trecks

 

[02SE]

went with P- just notice the squirm when doing more evasive steering inputs- but again I'm probably more aware of these things due to car racing

Maybe. I've raced motorcycles, and have a sportscar which has seen track time.

There's no question that a tall sidewall A/T mounted on a relatively heavy BOF SUV, will not have the precise response of a low-profile performance tire on a light sportscar.

I hope the Yoko's work well for you.