Wrangler Silent Armor vs Revo vs Nokian Vatiiva AT

[Summit]

Stock Dunslops are at 6/32" and they suck anyway. Time to get some 265-70-17 to serve may/jun through oct/nov when I put on dedicated winter tires.

TIRES (all P):
Bridgestone Deuler A/T Revo S
Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor T
Nokian Vatiiva A/T S

USE:
Mountain driving so 85 down a twisting interstate, tight corners on a mountain pass, dry/rain even snow and ice, and of course offroading on rocky mountain trail (nothing super burly, truck is stock).

On the winter/summer swapping note, I wish there were cheaper wheels. At $130-180 per wheel, it would take 4-6 years to break even on the savings from having to do fewer mount and balances at the store. Also, if anyone has winter tire picks, I'd love to hear it. I've been using Dunlop Wintersport M3s on my Accord to good effect.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Nokians seem very attractive but I like being able to get a tire replaced anywhere. The GYSA's and Revo's are both considered very good by many here. It's a tough choice.

A few things to consider: 1) The GYSA's are snowflake embossed if that's important to you. 2) Revo's rock in the rain! And they're better than ok for the 1st and last snow of the season. If you're going to spring for dedicated snows I might get the Revo's. 3) Rims for dedicated winter tires will mean buying more TPMS sensors and reprogramming when the tires are swapped, bypassing the TPMS or living with a warning light when driving with tire set A or B whichever doesn't have the programmed TPMS sensors.
:cheers:

 

[alaskaman]

I can say by my own unscientific poll that the Nokian is probably the most popular tire up here both studded and non. 2nd would be the BF Goodrich Radial TA.

I myself am happy with the Pirelli ATR but hey to each one his own. Next winter I may go to dedicated winter now that I live a bit away from Anchorage and in that I case would go with the Nokian studded.

 

[CdnInAz]

I voted for the Goodyear Silent Armors. Had them on 2000 Tundra, loved them. Good on highway, great on rough roads because the armor truly does work - many rough trails with scraggly rocks in Arizona - not a mark. Good in snow - they have the snowflake rating - I only see snow on ski trips north into mountains, but if I lived in snow I'd trust these year round, especially with 4wd. Shortly after buying a 2007 Armada, one of the stock Continentals tore at a tread. So I used that as an excuse for the SAs : Traded the Armada before got life out of those tires, so I've promised my wife not to replace the 4Runner's tires too soon - but when it comes time it will be SA's, or perhaps the new Goodyear ATs with same Kevlar technology.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Saw this Nokian post... Thought it may be of interest. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44129&highlight=nokian
:cheers:

 

[Summit]

Saw this Nokian post... Thought it may be of interest. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44129&highlight=nokian
:cheers:

Enough to convince me to get them over the Revos, but I'm still leaning towards teh SA over the Vativas. I'm just not sure about the Vativas offroad.

 

[chaz]

those nokian look interesting, but i havent read the reviews on them,.. id say- GYSA-1st, nokian-2nd, revos-3rd. i have the gysa on my stock rims, they would be good for you year round. for me, theyre one of the most pleasant tires to drive on. i also have the revos on my highlander, those also would be good , maybe slightly louder. either way, i think all three will work well for you.

 

[Thai]

I think that the SA is an excellent choice for your needs...having Kevlar tread and Durawall sidewall is a big bonus where you're living.

IF you are leaning towards the REVOs, then i would probably also look at the michelin LTX A/T-2, but i would vote SA over A/T-2.

 

[Summit]

I have GYSAs in the mail

 

[CannondaleMan]

Summit,

I don't think you'll be unhappy with with Silent Armors. I have had them for just under 2 years now. Been through two bad winters including a couple of very nasty ice storms. Recently we have been deluged with large amounts of rain and these things have stuck to the highway at 65 like glue in 2-3 inches of standing water.

We even went cross-country to Montana from New England last year and got caught in a few storms and they held up well.

I run the tires at 35psi all around and get about 22mpg with them and still get a very smooth ride. If you run them at the 32 psi that the OEM tires are recommended at the ride is a bit squishy and you get a bit less mileage.

I also have a 2007 Sport Edition - a V6 - and the comparison ought to be pretty reasonable for you.

 

[Summit]

Summit,

I don't think you'll be unhappy with with Silent Armors. I have had them for just under 2 years now. Been through two bad winters including a couple of very nasty ice storms. Recently we have been deluged with large amounts of rain and these things have stuck to the highway at 65 like glue in 2-3 inches of standing water.

We even went cross-country to Montana from New England last year and got caught in a few storms and they held up well.

I run the tires at 35psi all around and get about 22mpg with them and still get a very smooth ride. If you run them at the 32 psi that the OEM tires are recommended at the ride is a bit squishy and you get a bit less mileage.

I also have a 2007 Sport Edition - a V6 - and the comparison ought to be pretty reasonable for you.

Your vehicle is so nearly identical to mine it is scary... and I love my GYSAs

 

[CannondaleMan]

Your vehicle is so nearly identical to mine it is scary... and I love my GYSAs

Talk to me in a few months when you are trying to break the rear end loose with the tires. I have done it once in 2 years, and it was accidental due to black ice on the corner when I started to go. Scared the shyte out of me.