TRD tires how bad are they

[Jumbo Jet]

Originally Posted by JBK23

Also do all the LTD tundra's come with compass in the mirrors also did they have puddle lamps when doors open on the outside mirrors !

Yes, the Limiteds come with the compass/homelink mirror.

I have BFG's on my TRD and I dont care for them. They actually do pretty well on the beach. I've driven thru some pretty sketchy hide tide sand and they did fine with 2WD. But road noise is the deal breaker for me, there is a little hum from them on the highway, and going thru the drive thru at Chick Filet they sound like I'm rounding the corner at full ramming speed. I have 25k miles on them and just had them rotated again yesterday, but I'm looking forward to replacing them with some good Michelin LTX M/S 's . I had them on my last truck and they were soooooo quiet and gave me 70k miles of happy driving.

[roadstarca]

Originally Posted by seadragon

They are downright dangerous in the winter. My BFG Rugged Trails had no traction. I even slid backwards out of my own driveway onto the road after backing out of my garage. I applied the brakes and the truck didn't stop. Lucky nobody was coming down the road at the time.

The next time I purchase a vehicle, I will negotiate an amount equal to getting a good set of tires.

I running with Dueler Revos now and they are far superior to the stock garbage.

The Rugged Trails would probably make a good tire swing though.

I agree, especially if winter driving conditions are a concern.

[300 ULTRA]

Have them SIPED at your tire shop, Made a big improvement on my 07 DC LTD TRD. Then get the TRD Sway bar.

[greenfire]

These tires are not that bad. Keep in mind we have a wide tire size, that is more of a problem in the snow then the tire itself. Mine are wearing evenly and holding up much better then I thought they would. I have been through a lot of snow with no major problems. The trick is to put a few hundred pounds in the bed. It makes a world of diffence. A few sand bags are much cheaper then new tires. Ill replace these before 30k. I have seen a lot worse for stock tires on trucks.

[mendonsy]

Originally Posted by greenfire

These tires are not that bad. Keep in mind we have a wide tire size, that is more of a problem in the snow then the tire itself. Mine are wearing evenly and holding up much better then I thought they would. I have been through a lot of snow with no major problems. The trick is to put a few hundred pounds in the bed. It makes a world of diffence. A few sand bags are much cheaper then new tires. Ill replace these before 30k. I have seen a lot worse for stock tires on trucks.

A couple of 80 lb bags of rock salt stacked next to the tailgate works well also. I don't think that the BFGs are anywhere near as good in snow as the Coopers and Goodyears that I had on my old truck.

[blueflash]

I agree with getting them siped. It makes a big difference for winter driving. I had mine siped last fall, right after I bought the truck. We had a pretty severe winter and I had no complaints. Much cheaper then buying new tires right off the bat.

[bilztrd]

Only have 9500 on them. They work great at Pismo beach pulling my toy hauler. Aired down to 18 psi.

[OntheRox]

Couldnt wait to get them off of my truck...they flat spotted constantly and were horribly noisey tires...not just the squeaking but noisey in general...drove me crazy. They are probably just fine for what you intend to do...I was just embarrassed and highly irritated by the noise...sold em to a guy with Ford F150, same tires he had on the truck and wanted them again, I guess he liked them

[FSS]

My Rugged Trails were garbage. Soft side walls and very poor tread life. As a daily driver, I wouldn't worry. Any off roading or snow, get rid of'em. Get an LT.

[JohnLee1988]

The only complaint I have with the Rugged Trails is the SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAL... but then again I'm in So Cal, so no worries with snow. I really want the BFG AT's though, but got to wait till the Ruggeds tread dies out which won't be for a long time haha.

[cwit]

I find it hard to believe that the bfg tire is so bad ,to me if it squeals on turns raise your tire pressure instead of putting up with it. As far as snow I plow my driveway in winter ,no problems there eather. As far as weight in the box, you do need a stiffer sidewall. wearwise I don't think I will get more than 30'000 miles on them before replacement.

[boltnut]

Originally Posted by PmedicJ

I think they are the worst tires I have been on in a long time! if you are talking about the BFG's They hydroplane something fierce when it rains...So bad it is white knuckle driving or 45 mph the whole way! they have terrible snow/slush traction also. I have gotten used to bridgestone revo's on my last truck (tacoma).

Check out the reviews on www.tirerack.com they are pretty poor-average.

I'v got to agree.....these tires are the quickest to hydroplane, I've ever driven on.

[Skyhammerz]

The Ragged Trails are P-rated passenger car tires and don't belong on a working truck. Their tread is shallow, the sidewalls are paper thin and bulge and sway to much.

[Miles711]

I'm not too impressed so far, granted I probably expect to much from them as factory tires. Two weekends ago I got stuck while turning around in a slightly muddy grass field. I eventually got myself out after destroying the field, but the tires were nowhere near as good as a real off road/all terrain type tire.

On the road they do alright, I autocrossed my truck this past Saturday and they spent most of the time screaming bloody murder!

[amoberry]

FWIW, I don't tow/haul anything heavy, and I found 34 front & 30 rear PSI balances the sidewall mushiness in front and the bed hop in the rear with the stock BFGs in my 07 DC 4x4. If you tow/haul heavy though, it won't work for you.