New Tires for 2000 4WD 4Runner

[forgrave]

Hey guys,

I've been searching around the last few days for some new tires for my 2000 5spd 4WD SR5. I'm currently running 265/70/16 Michelin LTXs that the previous owner used, but think I could do better with something different.

I want something at is all season, but also more snow capable as I live in Southwest Colorado. I occasionally take the car off road for backcountry camping/hiking/climbing access, but wouldn't consider myself a huge off road enthusiast who finds myself in insanely rugged terrain. Another thing I'm planning to do soon is a long road trip from Colorado to all the western states and Alaska. So something with good milage/quiet on the road would probably be beneficial.

What do you think would be best for me? I've heard good things about BFG KO2s and Goodyear Duratracs, but it seems like I've heard very mixed reviews on both. What's the most liked these days? Thanks for your help!

 

[PWD4R]

Hey guys,



I've been searching around the last few days for some new tires for my 2000 5spd 4WD SR5. I'm currently running 265/70/16 Michelin LTXs that the previous owner used, but think I could do better with something different.



I want something at is all season, but also more snow capable as I live in Southwest Colorado. I occasionally take the car off road for backcountry camping/hiking/climbing access, but wouldn't consider myself a huge off road enthusiast who finds myself in insanely rugged terrain. Another thing I'm planning to do soon is a long road trip from Colorado to all the western states and Alaska. So something with good milage/quiet on the road would probably be beneficial.



What do you think would be best for me? I've heard good things about BFG KO2s and Goodyear Duratracs, but it seems like I've heard very mixed reviews on both. What's the most liked these days? Thanks for your help!

Personally I loved my duratracs. Quiet on road for what they are and I got excellent tread wear out of them with rotating every 5k. No idea how they are in snow and ice though. Had them off road in ice once.... light ice. Did fine


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[jgue467]

All tires are a compromise.

To me for what you've described you'll be doing you probably have the best tires (for that set of situations) already.

Next I like the Hankook ATMs (C load) - they've gone 70k miles so far, are quite, do pretty well in mild-medium offroad situations and very well in the rain, then what I'm probably going to next, the duratracs (I want a bit more edge bite and larger blocks) but in a 265-75-16 (load c) for a little height gain.

There are gazillions of tire threads on here. But I like reading the tire reviews at tire retailers like discount or whatever.

 

[jhuerta22]

I like my Hankooks as well. 30K and are barely under half tread. They do well in about anything, but I noticed they don't respond as well to the thick clay mud as I had hoped. Nice and quiet on th e road and balance well. I'd buy them again!

 

[BrianK14]

I like my new 265/70/17 Cooper Discoverer AT3s. Good so far dry and wet pavement. Quiet. And inexpensive. After rebates and such, I've got about $400 in my set from Discount Tire Direct, plus mount and balance

 

[Mark_BC]

Forget performance... what's the best LOOKING tire???? And do you run white lettering inside or outside? It's all about the looks.

 

[GRNYGRN]

I just put new Hankook Dynapro ATM RF10's on my 2001 4x4 SR5 Sport. Went up a size to 265/75R16. They ride really well so far and are surprisingly not too noisy on the highway. I went to discount and they price matched with Amazon Prime and also Hankook is sending me a $50 rebate in the mail.

 

[Srt4runner]

I just got these mounted today:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Discoverer A/TW?

They're basically an A/T tire with a severe snow rating. Similar to the Cooper AT/3, but with more sipes for snow traction. I replaced Firestone destination A/T's (Which I really liked) with them. I've only driven a few miles on the ATW's, but I'm very impressed so far. They are available in P or LT rated sizes.

 

[YFZsandrider]

Duratracs kill it in the snow and do very well in most any other offroad terrain. They're one of the lighter (weight) mud terrain tires, and ride and wear well if rotated often. Just make sure you get the 6 ply, rather than the 10. My tire shop mounted 10 plys and after driving home and feeling how stiff it was, I looked at the sidewall and took the tires right back.

 

[gamefreakgc]

Hey guys,

I've been searching around the last few days for some new tires for my 2000 5spd 4WD SR5. I'm currently running 265/70/16 Michelin LTXs that the previous owner used, but think I could do better with something different.

I want something at is all season, but also more snow capable as I live in Southwest Colorado. I occasionally take the car off road for backcountry camping/hiking/climbing access, but wouldn't consider myself a huge off road enthusiast who finds myself in insanely rugged terrain. Another thing I'm planning to do soon is a long road trip from Colorado to all the western states and Alaska. So something with good milage/quiet on the road would probably be beneficial.

What do you think would be best for me? I've heard good things about BFG KO2s and Goodyear Duratracs, but it seems like I've heard very mixed reviews on both. What's the most liked these days? Thanks for your help!

I'm about to buy the M+S version of the tires you currently have. From what I hear they are the best all season tires that handle well in light snow.

Aggressive tread patterns will reduce your MPG's, so you keep paying for them even after you've got them on your vehicle.

 

[sportsterchop200]

No personal experience

I have read good reviews for the Cooper A/T W

I just got these mounted today:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company - Discoverer A/TW?

They're basically an A/T tire with a severe snow rating. Similar to the Cooper AT/3, but with more sipes for snow traction. I replaced Firestone destination A/T's (Which I really liked) with them. I've only driven a few miles on the ATW's, but I'm very impressed so far. They are available in P or LT rated sizes.

 

[fblainen11]

I've also heard great things about the Cooper AT line which includes the AT3.

You can order on Amazon tax free as well. These will be my next tires in the 265/75/16 variety.

My dad and uncle both have them on their f150 4x4 and really like them.

 

[white_n_slow]

The Michellin LTX MS you've already got are going to be hard to beat for a truck that doesn't see much off-road duty. They're great in the snow, ride better than almost any truck tire out there, and wear like iron.

I'm currently running Hankook Dynapro ATM on my LX and they're pretty OK in the snow--very affordable tire for what you're getting. More aggressive than the LTX M-S but still pretty road-friendly.

I'd also look closely at the General Grabber AT3. These things are cheap, and from all reports, work the same or better than KO2's for practically half the price.

 

[Nervo19]

I had the Michelin LTX on my 2000 and I thought they would NEVER die. They are pretty plain to look at but they last a very long time. I finally got the Cooper AT/3 during a sale with Tires Direct and they were something crazy like $110 per tire after rebates and a $100 Visa card. TiresDirect.com has a sale about twice a year and it's fantastic if you can wait for it. Free shipping too. I found out about it on this site. I went up one inch in height over spec so I think they are 265-75-R16. They are light and quiet and perform well in the rain and snow. I got them a couple of years ago and they are wearing evenly. They have great reviews. They come with white letters but they can be mounted backwards. When I finally got new tires the mechanic asked if he could have the old Michelins. They still had life in them. It saved me a disposal fee.

P.S. Coopers are made in the U.S.A.

 

[jgue467]

Aggressive tread patterns will reduce your MPG's, so you keep paying for them even after you've got them on your vehicle.

I'm about to find out on a new set of duratracs while pulling a utility trailer and quads. Will report back after a tankful....