If your driving in the rain and snow then the Revo's would be my choice.I have them an can't believe how much traction they get in the worst conditions.They work well on dry pavement too and are pretty quiet to boot
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2006 Tundra DC 4x4 V-8,Bridgestone Revo's,Westin Platinum Series Black Nerf Bars,Wade Vent Visors,Husky Floor Liners, Wheeler Coils..
I am needing new tires soon too and the more I think about it and read these threads on tires and gas mileage, the more I am convinced to use the 245/70/16s.
I am currently running the 265/70/16s and I like the way they look, but the 245's are the same OD, but narrower, so less tire mass to keep in motion which can only help gas mileage. The tires are cheaper too.
Hey your right. I looked it up. I was thinking the second number was the height, but it is actually the ratio of the height to width. So the 245s would be a little smaller OD. Thanks for the correction. I would have to run 75s to get the approx. the same OD.
Anyone have any experience with oversizing the load rating for a tougher sidewall? I'm thinking it should cut down on the "bubbling" of the sidewall, but I just wonder if there are any detractors, such as the increased rubber weight adding a lot of resistance, or a drastically stiffer ride?
I got about 25K on my oem Rugged Trails, that were really POS tires. I went with Bridgestone Revos A/T LT265/75/16's, for the LT rating. They are a little taller, and look good. Initially, I thought they drove squirrelly, but either I got used to it, or they "evened out". I like them now, and they are really sticky. They are pretty close to the inner fender at the front, but I've never heard them bump yet. They ride nice, a little firmer than oem, and the sidewalls still bulge a little, but they'll take up to 50 psi. When I'm loaded, that's good. All in all, I like the tires alot. IMHO, just dump the rugged trails. They were so bad it almost seemed dangerous!
I just put my second set of michelin cross-terrains on. The first set was rated for 60,000 miles and I got 65,000 out of them. The new set is rated for 80,000 miles so we'll see if they make it that long.
I run michlins LTX on both my tundras they are a little heavier 10 ply got 30 and 50 thou on each set best wearing tire on the market in my opinion went online ebay picked up one set for 1/2 price with 5000 miles on them could not even see the wear yet .the stock grand trec were a piece of crap got about 15000 out of those not religous about rotation but have keep an eye on wear havent had one set done for 12000 stilldoing perfect not the best traction in snow I'll bet I get over 80 on them
I got my Tundra on the East coast, and out there they're spec'd with the Dunlop Grandteks. I'll say one thing for them, they're very quiet.
When I moved out West, the spec tire is the BFG, which is noisier but, IMO, otherwise better.
My next of "street" tires will probably be whatever is quietest but not the Dunlops. I had heard some good stuff about the Yokohamas, but that was a while ago. Whatever I get, I'll get from tirerack.com -- never found anything but good prices there, and the reviews are helpful.
If you're doing lots of towing with serious weight, and considering a tire with a better load rating, you will notice a stiffer rider compared to the "street" tires. I keep two sets of tires for this reason; I don't like "bouncing" down the street...
Another vote for Bridgestone Revos (LT265/75R16, LRC). During last years heavy winter rains in SOCAL, the OEM BFGs were sliding all over the roads. So I pitched them for the Revos. The Revos are amazing in wet/slick conditions. I noticed no change in driving characteristics. Worth every penny.
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Daystar 1in front lift, Hellwig Swaybar, Front Window Tint, Weston Wheel-Wheel Stepbar, Auto Dimming Mirror, Line-X Bed(group buy), TRD Dual Exhaust, Bridgestone 265-75R16 Dueler AT Revos, Load C
Had the 2004 Tundra TRD 4X4. Had the BFGs. I only got 14,000 miles on them. I went to the Mich's. I was very happy with them. When I bought my 2006 Tundra part of the deal was to change the tires but the 06 had 17 inch wheels and the 04 had 16. I expect the tires on the 06 to wear soon and will replace them with the Michs
I replaced my stock tires on a 2004 Tundra about six months ago with BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO's
These are heavy duty 10 ply 80psi tires for high load limits and are actually cheaper than the recommended 4 ply replacement tires ($146 vs $163 each).
I went with a larger outside diameter to get an extra 2 inches of clearance (235/85/r16), but still fit the truck without needing a lift or other modification.
I have run them on highways, offroad, snow and mud -- they work great. Good traction and no additional noise even though they have a pretty aggressive mud tread.
I run them at 60 psi to soften the ride a little.
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. The tread warranty page says 50k except on LT models though...
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