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Old 05-05-2009, 03:01 PM
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Default Re: Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

Thanx for the replies!

I think I'll invest in a TPMS for my trailer, it seems like a good investment.

Just one last thing...

When I bought my Tundra several months ago, the dealer replaced the OEM tires (Bridgestone Dueller H/T P265/65R17) with a brand new set of the same exact tires. As most of you know, these are 'passenger' rated tires, not true LT tires. They ride real nice and they're quiet, but they're kinda mushy in the turns and the tread is for street and highway use only. Now that I'm towing a 4,200 lb trailer and most certainly will be driving on dirt, mud, grass and gravel at the many campsites I plan to visit, I don't believe the P-metric tires are the best tire for my Tundra.
The trailer dealer where I bought my trailer said the WDH takes away a lot of the hitch weight and that my Dueller H/T's will be just fine for now. But I'd rather have a more durable LT or AT tire with a bit more of an aggressive tread than the Dueller's. I don't want to increase the tire size, I just want a tire that will give me more traction in the dirt/mud at the campsites and more stability when towing. When I search around on different tire manufacturers websites, they show mostly 'P' rated tires for the Tundra and very few LT or AT tires.

One of the tires I'm looking at is the Firestone Destination A/T...

Firestone Destination A/T


If you scroll down the link, these are rated "Superior" in almost every category.

I'm hoping you guys can offer some insight as to which tire might work the best for my set-up.

Thanx again!
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