Consumer Reports tire test '05

X-AWDriver · 10-22-2005, 12:56 PM

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Getting my set of Nittos in a few days.

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SLC Punk · 10-22-2005, 01:30 PM

Wow that's interesting. I was acutally considering the Nitto's before I bought my Revo's...

4Peanut · 10-22-2005, 01:33 PM

Where's the BFG AT KO?

4Peanut

X-AWDriver · 10-22-2005, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Peanut

Where's the BFG AT KO?

4Peanut

Apparantly no better than #14

BFGs are great off road but in my experiences fell short in daily driving duties;my Yokohama Geolandars were much better all around tires especially their resistance to hydroplaning at highway speeds and that's where the BFGs on my girlfriend's '94 Toy didn't exactly inspire confidence. Plus the price on an AT KO is quite a bit more compared to most of those tires on that list. Expensive doesn't always mean better.

Glenn · 10-22-2005, 05:17 PM

What kind of tire test was that?

Bumpin' Yota · 10-22-2005, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

Apparantly no better than #14

BFGs are great off road but in my experiences fell short in daily driving duties;my Yokohama Geolandars were much better all around tires especially their resistance to hydroplaning at highway speeds and that's where the BFGs on my girlfriend's '94 Toy didn't exactly inspire confidence. Plus the price on an AT KO is quite a bit more compared to most of those tires on that list. Expensive doesn't always mean better.

A BFG KO is NOT a BFG Rugged Trail TA!

Frankly im surprised that the Rugged Trail did a well as it did....crappy tire imo. The KO would be right around the revo from the reviews with perhaps less wet traction.

What I was REALLY looking for was a the Michellen X Radial LTs in there... That one should be top 2 considering this is an onroad test...

Localmotion · 10-23-2005, 12:05 AM

yeai was looking at a set of nittos before i found an excellent deal on my bfg mts

L33T35T 4Runner · 10-23-2005, 12:10 AM

ya why didnt they let the BFG all terrains play? oh i know why, they'd knock everybody off the charts for performance. noise? just turn the stereo up louder

**rocket** · 10-23-2005, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn

What kind of tire test was that?

There probably never was a test.

Consumer Reports is not much to judge from unless your a sucker for popularity. They are as dishonest as you can get. Theres been stories about them getting paid $$$ by car manufactures to increase ratings on specific vehicals which they actually did. I think 80% or less that everything C.R. says/reports is inaccurate. I'll agree it's a half way decent source to go by but i don't read or see any of it as completely truthful. Theres much better websites out there to get honest reviews from. For example: If your looking for tires, go to website tire links/stores/forums and read the reviews. If your looking for electronics, go to the appropriate sites.

Also, did ya know anyone can email C.S. and give a great review (even if it was horrible) about ANYTHING and their next product report on your given review will most likely be favored? Try it for yourself. Just imagine how that can come into play with all the reports C.S. does! Where do you think they get a majority of their info from? Ever notice how all the millions of dollars in products they "test" that they never give real life evidence or accounts to support the findings?
Some of the reports/tests may be legit but others are based on nothing more than greed. Just be cautious of those fancy little C.S. graphs and do some of your own research before relaying on a giant corporation.

I receive(d) both the Consumer Reports magazine and the yearly Buyer's Guides but use(d) them as a vague reference only.

jimbo74 · 10-23-2005, 07:22 AM

as i used to work in the tire industry, i found in personal experience, that tests that come out like that are crap.....

CynicX · 10-23-2005, 12:55 PM

if the Rugged Trails even made the list its a horrible "test". I mean come on, those tires suck!

peacefrog81 · 10-23-2005, 03:26 PM

has anyone had any experience with these nitto terras?

FilthyRich · 10-23-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peacefrog81

has anyone had any experience with these nitto terras?

bamachem, WT

89macrunner · 10-23-2005, 06:51 PM

it says $97 for the tire...for what size? ...i was looking at discount tire's site and the price is REDICULUS on them...more than revos....

spacewrangler · 10-23-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peacefrog81

has anyone had any experience with these nitto terras?

i have 265/75/16's on my truck now. ...they seem to balance well...however, they are hard as a rock and have a 500 treadwear rating i think. ....probably not too good in the rocks.. but they shine in light mud.

the only thing i don't like about them is they don't look very aggressive.

overall, i'm pleased.

Flamedx4 · 10-24-2005, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocket

There probably never was a test.

Consumer Reports is not much to judge from unless your a sucker for popularity. They are as dishonest as you can get. Theres been stories about them getting paid $$$ by car manufactures to increase ratings on specific vehicals which they actually did. I think 80% or less that everything C.R. says/reports is inaccurate. I'll agree it's a half way decent source to go by but i don't read or see any of it as completely truthful. Theres much better websites out there to get honest reviews from. For example: If your looking for tires, go to website tire links/stores/forums and read the reviews. If your looking for electronics, go to the appropriate sites.

Also, did ya know anyone can email C.S. and give a great review (even if it was horrible) about ANYTHING and their next product report on your given review will most likely be favored? Try it for yourself. Just imagine how that can come into play with all the reports C.S. does! Where do you think they get a majority of their info from? Ever notice how all the millions of dollars in products they "test" that they never give real life evidence or accounts to support the findings?
Some of the reports/tests may be legit but others are based on nothing more than greed. Just be cautious of those fancy little C.S. graphs and do some of your own research before relaying on a giant corporation.

I receive(d) both the Consumer Reports magazine and the yearly Buyer's Guides but use(d) them as a vague reference only.

Exactly.
Consider the source of their information, and you can draw certain conclusions about their "data".

bamachem · 10-24-2005, 11:29 AM

I had them before the MT/R's.

They were AWESOME. If I had AT's, then I'd have Terra Grapplers. PERIOD.

HuntRunner · 10-24-2005, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamachem

I had them before the MT/R's.

They were AWESOME. If I had AT's, then I'd have Terra Grapplers. PERIOD.

How many miles did you get out of them? For an A/T, how well did they perform in mud....did they clean out ok?

bamachem · 10-24-2005, 11:53 AM

I ran them for something like 25k and they still looked new - seriously.

They did VERY well in mud for an AT. Not as good as something designed for mud, but for and AT, they are an EXCELLENT off-road tire with good street manners and good wear.

gapguy · 10-24-2005, 12:14 PM

Is anybody else predicting the next "hot tire" on YT??

rimpainter.com · 10-24-2005, 12:14 PM

Wow, that's awesome. I am coming up on needing a set of tires and I am going to seriously consider these Nitto's. I wonder how they would do in desert wheeling? My biggest concern is sidewall strength/resistance to being punctured by twigs/rocks. I guess there is only one way to find out.

snap-on · 10-24-2005, 12:24 PM

on the nitto terra. unless you want 33's or 35's your out of luck for 15" rims

http://www.nittotire.com/popup_terra_sizes.asp

sweet, my kumho AT's ranked #5 and i have liked them.

bamachem · 10-24-2005, 12:26 PM

i ran around in sand and they did fine. they have thick sidewalls and look like they'd hold up fine. they are some heavy SOB's, that's for sure!

Crux · 10-24-2005, 12:45 PM

Do the Yoko Geolanders really suck that bad in snow/ice?

X-AWDriver · 10-24-2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89macrunner

it says $97 for the tire...for what size? ...i was looking at discount tire's site and the price is REDICULUS on them...more than revos....

$133/ea in load range D/$40 to mount and lifetime balance and with their warranty certificates I'm getting my set (265/75/16) for under $700 out the door.
Not a bad deal considering the full replacement,no questions asked warranty and the lifetime balance can come in handy plus I like not having to rotate the tires myself.
So,I'm paying $173 including tax a tire overall for the whole thing and so the Revo price is $126 to just buy the tire so I don't think Discount has too bad a deal.
Lose the warranty certificates and that knocks the TerraGrapplers down to a bit over $150 each out the door.

10-22-2005, 01:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	Wow that's interesting. I was acutally considering the Nitto's before I bought my Revo's... __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

10-22-2005, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
4Peanut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 236	Where's the BFG AT KO? 4Peanut __________________ 2003 UZJ 100 Land Cruiser

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L33T35T 4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fountain Valley, CA (so cali) Posts: 2,005	ya why didnt they let the BFG all terrains play? oh i know why, they'd knock everybody off the charts for performance. noise? just turn the stereo up louder __________________ 95 4Runner SR5 3.0l. V6 2 wheel drive baby! 31" Bridgeston Dueler A/T Revos. Downey 1.5 Coils. Doetsch MV-12 Shocks. Brembo Rotors. Performance Friction Pads. Pioneer head unit with 1 12" Pioneer woofer. XM Radio. RB Headlight Harness w/ Sylvania SilverStars New to the family: 85 4Runner 22RE, 4x4, 5 spd, SFA. 31" BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, genuine Walmart seat covers, "Dual" stereo, XM Radio, RB Headlight Harness w/ Sylvania SilverStars. Onboard air. Has been seafoamed to hell

10-23-2005, 12:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
CynicX Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,371	if the Rugged Trails even made the list its a horrible "test". I mean come on, those tires suck! __________________ 06 Subaru WRX

10-23-2005, 12:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
Localmotion Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 0	yeai was looking at a set of nittos before i found an excellent deal on my bfg mts

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jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	as i used to work in the tire industry, i found in personal experience, that tests that come out like that are crap.....

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peacefrog81 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	has anyone had any experience with these nitto terras? Last edited by peacefrog81; 10-23-2005 at 03:28 PM.

10-23-2005, 06:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	it says $97 for the tire...for what size? ...i was looking at discount tire's site and the price is REDICULUS on them...more than revos.... __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

10-24-2005, 11:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	I had them before the MT/R's. They were AWESOME. If I had AT's, then I'd have Terra Grapplers. PERIOD.

10-24-2005, 11:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	I ran them for something like 25k and they still looked new - seriously. They did VERY well in mud for an AT. Not as good as something designed for mud, but for and AT, they are an EXCELLENT off-road tire with good street manners and good wear.

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gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	Is anybody else predicting the next "hot tire" on YT?? __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

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rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,797	Wow, that's awesome. I am coming up on needing a set of tires and I am going to seriously consider these Nitto's. I wonder how they would do in desert wheeling? My biggest concern is sidewall strength/resistance to being punctured by twigs/rocks. I guess there is only one way to find out. __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

10-24-2005, 12:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
snap-on Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: STL MO Posts: 2,382	on the nitto terra. unless you want 33's or 35's your out of luck for 15" rims http://www.nittotire.com/popup_terra_sizes.asp sweet, my kumho AT's ranked #5 and i have liked them. __________________ 94 EX cab, 5speed, V6, locked, ARB bar, NWOR headers 92 4runner, auto, V6, OME suspension, Downey headers

10-24-2005, 12:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
bamachem Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 0	i ran around in sand and they did fine. they have thick sidewalls and look like they'd hold up fine. they are some heavy SOB's, that's for sure!

10-24-2005, 12:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
Crux Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 849	Do the Yoko Geolanders really suck that bad in snow/ice? __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 Blue - 135k miles, E-Locker, Armorology front/rear bumpers & sliders, BudBuilt skidplate+belly, MTR 285/75/16s, 2" Tundra/OME Lift, 1" 4Crawler Bodylift, 1" diff drop, Black Aluminum Wheels, Cobra CB 04 Land Cruiser Grey - 90k miles, OME Lift, Slee Sliders, 35" Toyo Muds

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