Cooper Discoverer A/T3, Nitto Terra Grappler or Grappler G2's
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Wis4
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Where are you buying yours? Doesn't the TRD have Nittos?
Wis4
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I love how the Nitto look, but the only issue I have is that they are not on any major consumer review site. . The Coopers show up all over. Best Light Truck Tires - SUV Tire Reviews
Styer
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I'm sitting at a Discount Tire right now getting the stock Bridgestones swapped out for the Cooper AT3s in the "P" rating. My buddy has the terra grapplers on his f150 and they clog up so quick in our tennessee clay dirt and don't clear well. And I'm not talking about mudding with them. Just good rain soaked ground. No previous experiences with cooper but from all the good reviews I thought I'd take my chances.
Wis4
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I thought that DT doesn't carry that specific tire? Don't they get a Cooper tire just made for them under a different name? What did you end up paying and did you change out your sensors or is that not needed?
Donkey
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Please spend some time reading through this thread http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/114342-tires.html
This is a question that is asked quite often. Choosing a tire based on looks is a mistake, "aggressive looking" tires don't get great MPG or perform well in rain and snow. For those requirements the least "aggressive looking" tire is usually the best option.
Even though you don't go off-road, check out this fairly exhaustive test of various all terrain tires by a leading off-road organization: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | Expedition Portal
Good luck!
Styer
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They carry the ATP and AT3. From what I have read the AT3 is the better choice. I had to have my Discount order the AT3s as its not something they normally stocked.
I paid the same amount as they had listed on DiscountTiresDirect.Com with the $40 off 4 special they had going. And no you don't need new stems or sensors.
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philsey
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Screw looks. You need a quality P-rated summer tire (mpg, rain)...
.... you live in WI, get a set of wheels and Blizzaks (snow). You can thank me in the spring.
There is no such thing as a GREAT tire in both rain AND snow. Right tool for the job, etc etc.
Wis4
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The Coopers get great reviews though. I'm going with those I think.
Shawk00
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I've run most of the popular AT tires out there and now have AT3's on my 4Runner. They're easily as good as anything I've had. But I also don't think any of the brands/tires are miles ahead of another any more though. I'd pick the best priced quality tire out there and go with it.
Wis4
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cleveland48
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I have the at3' s in 285 p rated tire. Very happy with them perform great for me. We don't get hardly any snow here in MS so I can't say how they are in that regard. In rain they have been great, also have done excellent in the mud for an AT tire. They are very quiet also.
Wis4
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But why aren't the Nittos reviewed anywhere online? Not even on this forum?
Shawk00
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I don't have experience with those tires so I can't say. Both brands have gotten pretty good feedback. I think overall though the Coopers have gotten a little higher praise but I would certainly try the Nitto's for the right price. I'm just saying be careful buying the cheapies out there you've never heard of to save a couple bucks.
Tires I've run and thought were well worth the money... Cooper At3's, Bridgestone Revo's, Firestone AT's & Michelin LTX's. I pretty much buy whatever I can get the best deal on at the time (though they do need to look decent as well). I bought my Coopers for around $450-$500 out the door... so they were a no brainer with the reviews they've gotten. Best wishes!
