5th Gen Wheel & Tire Thread

[Cobalt Anubis]

The Abominable Snow Runner

No more drifting on the exit ramps thanks to:

BFG KO2: LT265/70R17 112/109S C

- No Rubbing

- Stock Suspension

- @ 40 psi

- quiet

- good in the snow and rain thus far

- projected 1 mpg fuel loss

- highly ranked by Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels

 

[Ryan1975]

whitewalls out make baby jesus cry lol

 

[3wbdriver]

whitewalls out make baby jesus cry lol

:flipoff::flipoff::flipoff:

 

[lipek]

Cooper STT Pro 295/70/17

 

[TravelWest01]

Nice rig, tires look awesome!

 

[oljedi11950]

:flipoff::flipoff::flipoff:

Yours don't count their blue !!! :angel::hatsoff::roadkill:

 

[3wbdriver]

Yours don't count their blue !!! :angel::hats off::roadkill:

What do you know? You're like 900 years old! :lightsaber:

 

[oljedi11950]

Only 899 ! Beeyatch

 

[CF_Machete]

Torn between MB TKO's (17X8.5) 25 Offset or -6. Trying to slowly move to a 3 in lift/level an would like to try the 25 offest w/ stock suspension and tires. Does anyone have experience with this set up?

 

[carlomagne]

whitewalls out make baby jesus cry lol

my buddy's. whitewalls work well with white trucks.

 

[jafrush]

I think this is the thread I've been looking for!

I think I need to get rid of the stock tires that came on my new Trail (the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20's). Everything I can see about these is that they make a poor choice for anything other than dry highway driving. Really not too happy about that, but I understand why Toyota put them on there, whatever.

Not looking to replace the stock Trail wheels or add a lift, so I need to stick with the original size.

As far as off roading, I will see rough forest roads, some rocks, probably some mud, some light small stream crossings, very little snow (I am in NC so we don't get much, max of a foot once or twice a year typically). I will not be rock crawling, or purposefully seeking out mud bogs.

Seems like a lot of people like the BFG KO2's, are there any other recommendations?

Only stopped by one tire place so far, they recommended a Goodyear Wrangler Armortrac they had in stock, can't find much info on those so I'm not wild about it.

Thanks.

 

[simplemind]

I think this is the thread I've been looking for!

I think I need to get rid of the stock tires that came on my new Trail (the Dunlop Grandtrek AT20's). Everything I can see about these is that they make a poor choice for anything other than dry highway driving. Really not too happy about that, but I understand why Toyota put them on there, whatever.

Not looking to replace the stock Trail wheels or add a lift, so I need to stick with the original size.

As far as off roading, I will see rough forest roads, some rocks, probably some mud, some light small stream crossings, very little snow (I am in NC so we don't get much, max of a foot once or twice a year typically). I will not be rock crawling, or purposefully seeking out mud bogs.

Seems like a lot of people like the BFG KO2's, are there any other recommendations?

Only stopped by one tire place so far, they recommended a Goodyear Wrangler Armortrac they had in stock, can't find much info on those so I'm not wild about it.

Thanks.

I know the Dunlop's get a bad rap, however I've had them on two 4R's for the first 25k each and had zero, none, nada problems with them. I've driven on interstate ice, 8" snow, rain, and they worked as they should. That said, I just switched out to the KO2's because I intend to do more Jeep trails and the KO2's are now snow rated so I thought I'd give 'em a try. They are just as quiet as the AT20's but they do ride a bit rougher at 50 psi, which is the rating for the E load rated tire. I don't think you can go wrong with the KO2's.

 

[jafrush]

I know the Dunlop's get a bad rap, however I've had them on two 4R's for the first 25k each and had zero, none, nada problems with them. I've driven on interstate ice, 8" snow, rain, and they worked as they should. That said, I just switched out to the KO2's because I intend to do more Jeep trails and the KO2's are now snow rated so I thought I'd give 'em a try. They are just as quiet as the AT20's but they do ride a bit rougher at 50 psi, which is the rating for the E load rated tire. I don't think you can go wrong with the KO2's.

That is interesting to hear, everywhere else online seems to say dump them immediately.

I had them on a forest road and was getting some spin where I wouldn't have expected it, but 4hi fixed it. No other "issues" yet, but they haven't leave me feeling very confident so far.

 

[mrevilandy]

I have a question for you guys that are running e rates tires on stock uca, how bad if it any are they?

Reason I ask is I used run e rates on a stock Tacoma n it was harsh not the road feel but the steering. I currently have g2 with max caster on the alignment and it's fine, wondering if it would be the same for e rated.

 

[4x4runr]

How about the spare does it fit under the car?

 

[jjdbike]

Hey folks,
I have a 2011 SR5 w/ 2 1/2” lift in front & 2” in rear (Bilstien & springs) and Total Chaos uniball UCAs.
I want to go to FN Koing Six Shooters 17 x 8 (0 offset 4.5 backspace) and 285/70/17 Nitto Grappler G2 P-metrics.
Any ideas how much trimming/cutting I’ll need to do to illiminate rubbing?
Will wheel well liner and mud flap trimming illiminate rubbing?
I’d go w/ 275/70/17 to minimize rubbing / trimming but I really want to up size at least one size and really like the Nittos for what I drive on.
Thanks!
JD

 

[Cymon]

Hey folks,
I have a 2011 SR5 w/ 2 1/2” lift in front & 2” in rear (Bilstien & springs) and Total Chaos uniball UCAs.
I want to go to FN Koing Six Shooters 17 x 8 (0 offset 4.5 backspace) and 285/70/17 Nitto Grappler G2 P-metrics.
Any ideas how much trimming/cutting I’ll need to do to illiminate rubbing?
Will wheel well liner and mud flap trimming illiminate rubbing?
I’d go w/ 275/70/17 to minimize rubbing / trimming but I really want to up size at least one size and really like the Nittos for what I drive on.
Thanks!
JD

Probably from everything I've read not much trimming/cutting, maybe liner manipulation and mud flap removal. It really is a truck to truck thing, and has to do a lot with alignment. Some people can run those tires stock and get minimal rubbing, some will get a lot. Those wheels should contribute minimally for all except the OEM wheels due to the offset and backspacing specs. Really the only way to know is mount them up and then see what you have to do...you aren't going to need a body mount chop or anything.

Good Luck and post pics!

 

[jjdbike]

Thanks Cymon. I sure hope you're correct. I will def post pics.
Best Regards!
JD

 

[Cymon]

Thanks Cymon. I sure hope you're correct. I will def post pics.
Best Regards!
JD

For your sake I hope I am too! No I think you'll be fine, plenty of people running 285's with less lift, wider wheels and wheel spacers and only have to do minor trimming/liner reshaping. If there is rubbing there are plenty of threads on how to get them to fit:ranger:

 

[jimster716]

Wheels: ATX AX195 17x9, -12 offset, 4.53 backspace
Tires: Cooper STT Pro 285/70/17
UCA: Total Chaos
Lift: Toytec Bilstein 5100 3"
Rubbing:Forward drive rubs under compression like when turning into a sloped driveway. In reverse rubbing when wheel is turned almost to full lock.
Body Mount Chop: Not yet but necessary
Fender Lining Mod: Yes still rubs under compression when turning but not as bad as before.