bluecollarjock
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Just saw these two tires in magazines recently as possibly coming out soon, ATZ P3 and DC FC-II Hybrid.
My 4runner has 265/70-17 BFG ATs C rating on Tundra rims. I think I have enough of lift (racerunner coils up front and OME rear springs, prob set 2-2.5" lift) to stuff 285/70-17 tires in there. I have decent tread on the BFGs, but they do have some plugs in them and I am not sure how old they are seeing they were put on by previous owner. Read some of the threads on here about older tires sort of makes me nervous, as I plan on starting to road trip this thing alot next year and hopefully finding people to go on trail rides with in Cali and west coast. So with the lift I have an its a 5 speed with 4.30 hearing, Im thinking 285s should fit nice and still do ok gearing wise.
I used to LOVE mud tires and aggressive tires because of the look, but guess I am getting old. And I am in Cali now and do not mud like east coast. Mud tires are loud, are not great in rain, snow, vibrations, wear out fast. I even took KM2s off my Jeep and sold them to put on Dick Cepek FC-IIs and am so much happier!
So with the 4runner, I am looking for a nice A/T, and sometimes even wonder about going less aggressive A/T like a BFG Rugged Terrain or Toyo Open Country A/T. But looking at them seems they might be only available in P-rated or have to jump up to E. Id rather have C or D load, as I am not going to be towing/needing E range. I see a lot of Falken Wild Peaks, they look ok and would need to do some digging on their reviews. If the Rugged Terrain was available in C load with 285/70-17 I might like that option alot.
So yea, just curious if these two new tires might come out and what sizes and load ratings they would be available in. I guess they would still give me my childish "cool aggressive" type look without the issues of a mudder. Be nice for long road trips, light to mild wheeling, and if possible be good weight to keep mpg reasonable. I am trying to read through threads on here and some of you guys advise against some of the more mild A/Ts because they would not take airing down well, and I know anytime I have been out in my Jeep everyone airs down so I assume if I go wheeling in the 4runner around here there will be rocks and airing down too.
"The Baja ATZ P3 has a unique hybrid design between an all-terrain and mud terrain, to give you the grip you need for your weekend adventures--and the smooth ride to get you down the road in comfort.
It features an extra wide footprint and beefy tread blocks for great all around traction, and select sizes have their exclusive PowerPly 3-ply sidewalls."
Read more: New @ SEMA: Mickey Thompson's New Products - Mopar Muscle Magazine
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Fresh Treads And New Rims Mickey Thompson Baja Atz P3 Photo 5
Fresh Treads And New Rims Dick Cepek Hybrid Fun Country Photo 4
I put Hankook ATMs on my dad's Silverado, do great in snow, good highway ride, and good hunting tire. I have read after certain mileage they get noisy and wear funny, but if you search every tire you will find something someone doesnt like about it.
So yea, just curious about what future tire to potentially get for my 98 4runner with 2.5" lift and current 265/70-17 BFG ATs C load. Since my commutes will be going away with grad school over, the longer road trips will hopefully be for wheeling with guys on the forum, camping, or hunting. So I was thinking a beefier tire would scratch my hillbilly itch for some coolness, but not wanting an MT at all. A nice AT or even a milder AT that might be fairly light, ride nice, quiet, but still be able to do the kinds of trails in Cali and West Coast I might be able to get to in New Mexico, AZ, etc.
Thanks for any opinions, input, or advice. I will keep reading threads on here about tires as study breaks haha.....by summer time maybe I will have it all figured out!
My 4runner has 265/70-17 BFG ATs C rating on Tundra rims. I think I have enough of lift (racerunner coils up front and OME rear springs, prob set 2-2.5" lift) to stuff 285/70-17 tires in there. I have decent tread on the BFGs, but they do have some plugs in them and I am not sure how old they are seeing they were put on by previous owner. Read some of the threads on here about older tires sort of makes me nervous, as I plan on starting to road trip this thing alot next year and hopefully finding people to go on trail rides with in Cali and west coast. So with the lift I have an its a 5 speed with 4.30 hearing, Im thinking 285s should fit nice and still do ok gearing wise.
I used to LOVE mud tires and aggressive tires because of the look, but guess I am getting old. And I am in Cali now and do not mud like east coast. Mud tires are loud, are not great in rain, snow, vibrations, wear out fast. I even took KM2s off my Jeep and sold them to put on Dick Cepek FC-IIs and am so much happier!
So with the 4runner, I am looking for a nice A/T, and sometimes even wonder about going less aggressive A/T like a BFG Rugged Terrain or Toyo Open Country A/T. But looking at them seems they might be only available in P-rated or have to jump up to E. Id rather have C or D load, as I am not going to be towing/needing E range. I see a lot of Falken Wild Peaks, they look ok and would need to do some digging on their reviews. If the Rugged Terrain was available in C load with 285/70-17 I might like that option alot.
So yea, just curious if these two new tires might come out and what sizes and load ratings they would be available in. I guess they would still give me my childish "cool aggressive" type look without the issues of a mudder. Be nice for long road trips, light to mild wheeling, and if possible be good weight to keep mpg reasonable. I am trying to read through threads on here and some of you guys advise against some of the more mild A/Ts because they would not take airing down well, and I know anytime I have been out in my Jeep everyone airs down so I assume if I go wheeling in the 4runner around here there will be rocks and airing down too.
"The Baja ATZ P3 has a unique hybrid design between an all-terrain and mud terrain, to give you the grip you need for your weekend adventures--and the smooth ride to get you down the road in comfort.
It features an extra wide footprint and beefy tread blocks for great all around traction, and select sizes have their exclusive PowerPly 3-ply sidewalls."
Read more: New @ SEMA: Mickey Thompson's New Products - Mopar Muscle Magazine
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Fresh Treads And New Rims Mickey Thompson Baja Atz P3 Photo 5
Fresh Treads And New Rims Dick Cepek Hybrid Fun Country Photo 4
I put Hankook ATMs on my dad's Silverado, do great in snow, good highway ride, and good hunting tire. I have read after certain mileage they get noisy and wear funny, but if you search every tire you will find something someone doesnt like about it.
So yea, just curious about what future tire to potentially get for my 98 4runner with 2.5" lift and current 265/70-17 BFG ATs C load. Since my commutes will be going away with grad school over, the longer road trips will hopefully be for wheeling with guys on the forum, camping, or hunting. So I was thinking a beefier tire would scratch my hillbilly itch for some coolness, but not wanting an MT at all. A nice AT or even a milder AT that might be fairly light, ride nice, quiet, but still be able to do the kinds of trails in Cali and West Coast I might be able to get to in New Mexico, AZ, etc.
Thanks for any opinions, input, or advice. I will keep reading threads on here about tires as study breaks haha.....by summer time maybe I will have it all figured out!
