Help me pick tire please

[jjdbike]

Good Morning

Can you folks please help me pick the best tire for my needs?
I have a 2011 SR5. It will be lifted slightly soon (2 1/2 frt 1 1/2 rear).
I’m using the stock 17” rims and would like to upsize to 275/70/17.

My in order driving consists of:
1st Highway commuting & road-tripping (including heavy rain, snow & ice)
2nd Aried down to 10 - 15 PIS for soft beach-sand driving
3rd Light duty dirt, mud, rock & gravel trails (camping and hiking).
4th a good deal would be appreciated but function come before price.
Any advice, experiences and suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks!
JD

 

[marshal]

Pitbull Rocker would be my first choice

 

[Fat_Guy_Travels]

Tires

Have you looked at the BFG All Terrain?

What lift did you decide on?

 

[KidVermicious]

Pitbull Rocker would be my first choice

Rockers are terrible on sand, though. I'd go with trXus or Thornbirds for what he's doing.

 

[marshal]

Rockers are terrible on sand, though. I'd go with trXus or Thornbirds for what he's doing.

i disagree, rockers do quite well for themselves in the sand all things considering - my second suggestion was going to me Maxxis comp Treps

 

[Danimal]

Rockers are terrible on sand, though. I'd go with trXus or Thornbirds for what he's doing.

Only one choice; paddle tire.

Dan

 

[KidVermicious]

i disagree, rockers do quite well for themselves in the sand all things considering - my second suggestion was going to me Maxxis comp Treps

Mmm, sticky Treps. I'd never commute without them.

 

[Antman]

I'd go with the black ones.:bored:

 

[KidVermicious]

OP, all sarcasm aside, you're not doing anything special. You need a basic AT tire. 1engineer has posted a wonderful thread on the subject especially for you, you should read it.

 

[4RunnerAU]

Wow. The obvious choice here is super swampers. Excellent MPGs, lightweight and treads last a long time

 

[jjdbike]

Okay so as you know many of these suggestions are more aggressive than I need, although pretty dang badazz.
The BFG AT looks perfect!
Thanks!
JD

 

[4RnR Grl]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...-tire-size-wheels-read-first.html#post2161256

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...r-5th-gen-tire-fitment-guide.html#post1550444

:welcome:

It's getting sarcasmey up in here.

 

[jjdbike]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...-tire-size-wheels-read-first.html#post2161256

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...r-5th-gen-tire-fitment-guide.html#post1550444

:welcome:

It's getting sarcasmey up in here.

Thanks, already read them. Outstanding and highly informative.
JD

 

[carolinapanic]

I Picked up 275 70 17 BFG KO2s last night and so far they are riding nice on stock. I would look into those, they are highly recommended.

in regards to the super swamper sarcasm, I flipped my FJ40 on the highway because my Swamper radials didnt grip the pavement well. would have died if I didnt have Simpson seatbelts on.

 

[jjdbike]

Thanks bud. Just spoke w/ my local tire dealer & they use these on their company vehicles & highly recommend them.
JD

 

[Ape Runner]

255/75/17 BFG Mud Terrain T/A KO

Stock Jeep Rubicon Tire. They are excellent sand tires; I've had them out at Pismo in the jeep many times. Air them down to about 12 psi and they float. 32" Tire, so it's about an inch taller than stock. They are 10cm narrower than stock, but that is such a small amount it will be hardly noticeable. I got 40k miles on the Jeep before they were toast.

Super clearance right now on tire rack. I just got a set for my 2016 Trail. $125 per tire.

 

[JWS]

Because you mentioned driving in snow and ice, i would stick with either the KO2 or the Goodyear Duratracs. Both are rated for severe weather. My brother is running the K02s and I'm running the Duratracs. Both are great a/t tires, both handle the different terrain very well but the Duratracs do a little better on ice.

Good Luck!