Hey guys so i just bought my 05 fx4 supercrew and i got the 2.5 level kit on it. WHich tires would be better, toyo open country, trail grapplers, kumho road ventures, or fierce attitudes? For the miles and the price. And what size would be good for the 2.5? Im not going to 35 just because i dont wan tto pay for a 35 yet, maybe when i get out of college ill upgrade... Thanks

 

On that list the toyo's no contest. Not too expensive and they'll last you 4-50k+ if you keep them rotated.

 

Are there other tires that are cheaper? That are decent i was just asking bc you said on that list

 

The Toyo is a great tire, but not too expensive! Hardly...

 

For the extra tread life you get and all around good performance compared to most other tires besides maybe the trail grappler, I'd call it not too expensive. What I'd call expensive would be almost all the m/t's made by interco.

 

I don't think the Toyos are that expensive for what you get either. They're consistently the best The cost difference between a 33 and a 35" tire isn't that much (it's literally about $10 more, sometimes a little more, for 35x12.50x20 vs 33x12.5x20; http://www.4wheelparts.com/Tires/Jee...+Country+M%2fT). What size were you thinking approximately and do you have stock or aftermarket wheels?

And if you're like some of us college kids, you really don't do all that much driving. I search for every excuse possible to drive, and still don't very much compared to the amount I drive at home during the summer. If you don't drive that much, for the cost, I'd consider a less aggressive tire. Also, you could also get a cheaper MT that won't last as long, hope they get ya through school, and then get the tire you want afterwards.

I put the 275/60/20 (33.0" but a little narrower) BFG Rugged Terrains on my 2wd 2006 for $205 a piece. I REALLY wanted some 33x12.50 Toyos, but I couldnt bring myself to literally pay twice the price. That extra $800 paid for other goodies, and I like how they look for what I paid. They've got an aggressive looking sidewall, a decently aggressive tread pattern, but still technically a highway tire - works for me! And when I get out of school, the truck is going up in the air and getting the Toyos I wanted.

 

toyos. they'll last 50k plus. only tire ill run. do a 33 or a rough metric equivalent. if you go to 35s itll be gutless

 

I've got trail grapplers and they have been great so far, but I can't speak for tread life as I've only had them 2k miles.

 

Falken Wild Peak AT's they have a really deep tread pattern like 19/32 or 20/32 and are bugdet priced.... I found 35x12.50/18's for $260 a tire.

 

Im also looking for a good cheap MT tire. I was looking into 33x12.50r20 Federal Couragia MT. I called my local tire guy and I can get them for $205 plus $35 to mount and balance but he told me to look into Atturo Trail Blaze MT they are new and have almost the same tread pattern as the toyos. He said they are not as loud as the federals and can get me them for the same price as the federals. I tried looking into the Atturo but not too much info as try are new. Anyone ever run the Atturo?

 

I didn't know the Federals were that cheap. I might've gone with those just for the hell of it. I know there's a reason those cost half as much as Toyos for a reason, but I would've been happy with 25k+ miles, which I hope those could get

 

only one in Op's post is a mud terrain. Rest of a/ts and they turn into race slicks in clay mud.

 

No, Fierce Attitude and Trail Grapplers are only MT, and the Toyos and Kumhos are available in MT and AT with those names. So it's safe to assume that means a MT

 

For what it's worth. Yes, I am not arguing that the Toyo is a great "bang for the buck" tire... But you have to admit, the admission price to rolling the Toyo MT is rather high... I don't recall the OP listing rim diameter, so I am going to be lazy and go with what I know...

Compare 35x12.50/17 LT tires price for price...

Toyo Open Country MT is $356.99 (4 Wheel Parts) Known to run 50K +
Hercules Trail Digger MT $249.99 (Stewart Tire & Auto) My last set ran 35K before the fronts were trashed. I fully blame on bad ball joints.and no rotation. The rear tires had more than 50% tread left. I picked the one with 60% tread for my spare. I don't doubt for a second they could go 55 - 60K
Maxxis Bighorn MT $283.99 (4 wheel parts, known to run 40 - 50K)
Cooper Discoverer STT $325.99 (Discount Tire, local quote... They wouldn't come down on price...).

 

To me mud tires are only if I need them item. If you need them nothing else will do. BUT if you don't they can be a pain in the butt and expensive to own. They need to be rotated and balanced as often as you have time. You really need to watch the pressures closely and alignment settings if you want to get any miles out of them. They can start funny wear patterns that you cannot correct without grinding in just a couple of hundred miles.

Also on hot/warm days you need to keep the speed down as keep the tires as cool as you can. After all that you won't get close to the miles out of any of them as you will any decent AT or true road tire.

If you NEED a mud tire there is nothing as satisfying as being able to drive straight down the road without sliding around everywhere unable to stop, steer, or accelerate like every other tire type will be like. They are a very specialized item to say the least.