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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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Final decision on tires

I have a 2006 screw lariat 4x4 with 20 inch stock wheels and no lift. The scorpions are getting replaced and I think I have it narrowed down after a lot of reading on these forums. I'm looking for last minute opinions or thoughts on tires. I think I have it down to getting 305x55x20 so I don't have to lift or level the truck since I tow and haul a fair amount.

1) Am I safe with that size to avoid rubbing?
2) I'm torn between Nitto Terra Grapplers and Toyo AT.

Does anyone have thoughts and/or pictures to help me out?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Those are the two I was looking at until I saw some Procomp Xtreme A/T's on a truck. Didn't take long to change my mind and all thru Oct. their running a buy 3 get 1 free promotion.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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I'm going with the Nitto TG's There are just some many people here that run them and are happy with them. They are also a little cheaper than the Toyos.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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Toyo is the parant company of Nitto. The Terra Grapplers and Open Country AT's are almost identical. THey are even made in the same factory.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Toyo is the parant company of Nitto. The Terra Grapplers and Open Country AT's are almost identical. THey are even made in the same factory.

So when is Nitto going to make a cheaper but similar tire to the toyo M/T. The damn mud grapplers are SO loud and wear even worse than they sound.
They do look freaking sweat though!!!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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They perform well in mud also.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by keith_bennett
They perform well in mud also.
That is all I would use them for, Playin in the MUD
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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Thanks guys. That helps a lot. I'm ordering the Nittos since they are the most affordable. I like the looks of the Pro Comp, but not for the price. Even with the deal they cost a little more than the others.

I assume the size will not cause problems since no one mentioned anything?

Thanks again for the info.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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These are Cooper Zeon LTZ's, I looked at the Nitto and Toyo also. With all three side by side I chose this tire. To me it just looked that much better than the other 2. They were $890 while the other 2 were $1200 and up. I love this tire and would not trade. I have the stock 20" rim with 305/55/20 and you will have minor rubbing on the upper control arm at full lock.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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sorry, heres the picture.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks. I did look at the Coopers but there limited availability kind of deterred me. They do look pretty sweet though.
 
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