gotta Love Free tires :) BRAND NEW

4runner999 · 11-04-2008, 12:38 AM

Hey everyone. I was searching craigslist few nights ago and i came across an add for a guy selling/trading for all terrains. he was trading a set of BRAND NEW INTERCO Tsl Thornbirds. My tires had about 40-50% left for a brand new set of these, straight trade

And he showed me his reciept so i know there not stolen or anthing. Tell me wat u guys think

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4runner999 · 11-04-2008, 12:40 AM

O and they are 31x11x15". But they were a much taller tire then my previous 31" bfg at. And they seem MUCH wider then 11". There is absolutely no rub. I ordered my set of daystar 2.5" rear leveling spacers. So that rear but sagg will finnaly be gone.

Justinvd · 11-04-2008, 12:53 AM

Looks great.Thats a really nice Runner. But thats all thornturds are really good for. How the ride now? and how loud are they? Ive never see anyone thornturds that skinny so im curiouse?

4runner999 · 11-04-2008, 01:06 AM

ride is still good and they are VERY LOUD. I love it

. Ive always loved the sound of being in a 747 while still being in the cab of a 4runner

And im sure these arnt the best tires but im not complaining considering i didnt spend a penny and got rid of my old ty AT's.

nc994run · 11-04-2008, 08:27 AM

Yea, I wouldn't try to go offroad with those, the thornturds are not known for their performance

mikes19984x4 · 11-04-2008, 08:54 AM

the look factor is cool, but i'd be willing to say 50% of a BFG A/T's treadlife might equal the entire tread life of the dreaded Thornbirds, b/c aren't they a bias-ply tire?...only thing i thought i heard good off-road wise was someone saying something about decent performance in sand, but i could be wrong

X-AWDriver · 11-04-2008, 08:58 AM

For a weekend warrior they might not be bad but for daily duties they probably would get tiresome real quick.

There probably was a good reason they were free.

Godzilla · 11-04-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4runner999

I ordered my set of daystar 2.5" rear leveling spacers. So that rear but sagg will finnaly be gone.

For a short time anyways.

crolison · 11-04-2008, 09:09 AM

i would have stuck with the a/t's

sh0kk86 · 11-24-2008, 10:07 PM

just get them regrooved if you actually notice how crappy the tires are

Matt16 · 11-26-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mikes19984x4

someone saying something about decent performance in sand, but i could be wrong

That's not saying much. The British paramilitary (Special Air Service) used to use completely bald tires in the desert as that performed best. That's like saying Thornbirds are almost as good as a bald tire.

TOYOTA 1 · 11-26-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt16

That's not saying much. The British paramilitary (Special Air Service) used to use completely bald tires in the desert as that performed best. That's like saying Thornbirds are almost as good as a bald tire.

where im from we use paddles in the sand

though i see what your saying, in sand the tread pattern doesn't really matter unless its extreme like a paddle.

its all about a wide tire aired down to 10-15 psi.

904_runner · 11-26-2008, 10:46 AM

They look beefy. Idk Ive never heard anything good about them personally.

But if they work for you and you are happy with them, then Thats what matters.

**Tofer** · 11-26-2008, 03:02 PM

i've heard they arent that bad of a tire if you sipe the hell outta them.

89silverpu · 11-26-2008, 03:20 PM

Thornturds!!! hahaha

emptypockets · 12-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Thornturds...stuckbirds...bleh! I'd have kept my A/T's too. They look mean though!

TOYOTA 1 · 12-01-2008, 06:20 PM

haha, thornturds lol.... we called them chicken mudders!

Taco Eater · 12-01-2008, 06:47 PM

I think it looks better with the ats. Those thornbirds look cheesy

cackalak han · 12-02-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOYOTA 1

its all about a wide tire aired down to 10-15 psi.

Not always. Most Austrailian outback rigs run very tall and skinny tire.

And back to the topic, I would've also stuck with the BFG's.

94yota05gto · 12-03-2008, 05:19 PM

i think it looks good, but as the others said the t-birds are not so good off road. the do look good though

11-04-2008, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Justinvd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: B.C Posts: 737	Looks great.Thats a really nice Runner. But thats all thornturds are really good for. How the ride now? and how loud are they? Ive never see anyone thornturds that skinny so im curiouse? __________________ 1988 4runner- 22R-E 1986 P/U 22R-E T urning O ver after Y ears O f T rail A buse

11-04-2008, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 992	Yea, I wouldn't try to go offroad with those, the thornturds are not known for their performance __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

11-04-2008, 08:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
mikes19984x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 703	the look factor is cool, but i'd be willing to say 50% of a BFG A/T's treadlife might equal the entire tread life of the dreaded Thornbirds, b/c aren't they a bias-ply tire?...only thing i thought i heard good off-road wise was someone saying something about decent performance in sand, but i could be wrong __________________ 1998 4Runner SR5 4x4 3.4 w/5-speed & E-Locker Deckplate & ISR mod w/K&N, 2.5-inch Exhaust w/40-Series Flowmaster Centerforce Clutch Bilstien Shocks, 265/75/16 Buckshot Mudders Sylvania Silverstars, Hella 500s on front bumper (no longer), Orange Gauge Lights, JVC Arsenal Head Unit, Pioneer REV-Series Speakers More mods to come...

11-04-2008, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,179	For a weekend warrior they might not be bad but for daily duties they probably would get tiresome real quick. There probably was a good reason they were free. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-04-2008, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
crolison Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: knoxville, tn Posts: 2,282	i would have stuck with the a/t's __________________ 97 4runner, 2.7 5speed 4wd, 5.29, 33 horns armor locked lifted heavy SOB broken front and rear swaybars My Profile..

11-04-2008, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
4runner999 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	O and they are 31x11x15". But they were a much taller tire then my previous 31" bfg at. And they seem MUCH wider then 11". There is absolutely no rub. I ordered my set of daystar 2.5" rear leveling spacers. So that rear but sagg will finnaly be gone.

11-04-2008, 01:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
4runner999 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	ride is still good and they are VERY LOUD. I love it . Ive always loved the sound of being in a 747 while still being in the cab of a 4runner And im sure these arnt the best tires but im not complaining considering i didnt spend a penny and got rid of my old ty AT's.

11-24-2008, 10:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
sh0kk86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 658	just get them regrooved if you actually notice how crappy the tires are __________________ 1986 Toyota 22r Short bed Pickup \| 33x10.5x15 BFG MT's nick

11-26-2008, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,795	They look beefy. Idk Ive never heard anything good about them personally. But if they work for you and you are happy with them, then Thats what matters. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

11-26-2008, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,912	i've heard they arent that bad of a tire if you sipe the hell outta them. __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

11-26-2008, 03:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
89silverpu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vacaville/Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA/ UNLV (Las Vegas), NV Posts: 1,691	Thornturds!!! hahaha __________________ '89 Beater Jeep Eater in progress 4.88's, TRD e-locker, Dual Cases, 33's, Armored, Tread Lightly Mixchallenge.info

12-01-2008, 06:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
emptypockets Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 842	Thornturds...stuckbirds...bleh! I'd have kept my A/T's too. They look mean though! __________________ Model: '02 4Runner SR5 - White On Natural Oak, Tan Interior Engine/Performance: 3.4L V6, Auto, AndyMod, Jardine Catback Exhaust, S&B Intake Rear Suspension: 3.75" lift with LC coils and Rancho RS5000 shocks Front Suspension: 3" lift with OME 882 springs and OME N91sc shocks, Diff Drop Tires: 285/75 R16 Fierce Attitude M/T's, Pacer 164P Alloy Wheels Misc: Full Time Power Outlet Mod, Extra Power Outlet Mod, GE Nighthawks My Profile: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2915959

12-01-2008, 06:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Taco Eater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 91	I think it looks better with the ats. Those thornbirds look cheesy __________________ 84 sr5 pickup

12-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
94yota05gto Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 119	i think it looks good, but as the others said the t-birds are not so good off road. the do look good though __________________ 94 pickup 4x4 22re

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