Best tire for $100?

00FourBanger · 02-26-2007, 09:59 AM

I need some help in getting the best tire for around $100. I am currently thinking of the Continental CrossContact LX because it has a pretty high review for the price. I would like something with a little more aggressive thread, but to be honest I really do mostly on road driving so this looks like a healthy mix.

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mkgarrison5 · 02-26-2007, 10:10 AM

these arent 100$ but cheaper than most other brand name tires.

yokohama geolander at/s's great great great tire for the $$.. i think they run around 120-140$ per tire..

**UKMyers** · 02-26-2007, 10:12 AM

$100?? Go get some retreads....you get what you pay for with tires man. I only paid $150 for my BFG A/T's and 45K later they still have 40% tread and they work well offroad. I just paid $260 a tire for my 37's!!!

mkgarrison5 · 02-26-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by UKMyers

$100?? Go get some retreads....you get what you pay for with tires man. I only paid $150 for my BFG A/T's and 45K later they still have 40% tread and they work well offroad. I just paid $260 a tire for my 37's!!!

damn those bf's are pricey

00FourBanger · 02-26-2007, 11:11 AM

I didn't know they still do retreads?

INFINITY · 02-26-2007, 11:30 AM

highperformancetire.com the dayton m/t tires are a great price. also if you find a company that price matches you are set

emptypockets · 02-26-2007, 11:38 AM

I've been looking into tires lately too. Nitto Terra Grapplers are really high on my list. They look great and seem to do well on and off road according to others on YT. I've found them as cheap as $99 each for load rating C at selecttire.com. They seem to be out of stock right now, however.

For that price, you'll find a lot of H/T tread styles. Like you, I want something more aggressive, although not necessarily an M/T. The Nitto seems to be a great compromise!

89macrunner · 02-26-2007, 12:03 PM

kuhmo road venture AT's..i have them and they are pretty aggressive and are a great street tire..

yokohoma geolanders are aright around $100 also

i have 31x10.5x15's though

ToysRus · 02-26-2007, 12:04 PM

I love my Nitto Terra Grapplers. Great aggresive look--#1 A/T last year in permormance review by Consumer Reports. I'd suggest looking for them on www.DiscountTireDirect.com. Then, click on the link to their Ebay store. I found the best prices on these sites. Then...I went into the store and had them match the prices (285's, 10-ply, for $119 each).

hosh · 02-26-2007, 12:13 PM

http://www.tirefactory.net/multimilewcxtx.html
ive had good luck with these. not a mud tire, but good on road and decent off road. several people i work with use these tires also on there farms, hunting leases and daily drivers. I'm on my second set. i replaced them at about 50k due to wear on the rears. i kept the fronts as spares as they still had tread left.

hosh · 02-26-2007, 12:15 PM

the wear is from rear tire draggin around corners, not from smokey burnouts that this rig is not capable of. these tires also did pretty good during the winter for me.

gpcollen1 · 02-26-2007, 12:27 PM

I understand your frugality but make certain you do not compromise too much in tire quality. In driving in rain and snow, nothing beats knowing you have a good pair of shoes on your rig!!

Price shop wisely but do not compromise your safety for $10 bucks per tire...

My 2 cents

bigpoppa · 02-26-2007, 01:52 PM

Call around to the local discount tire stores and ask them to check their used tires. Many times they will have tires that someone drove for a weekend and returned. They usually sell those for about 25% off.

I got my Nittos from discount tire for $40 each and they had about 75% tread left.

00FourBanger · 02-26-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpcollen1

I understand your frugality but make certain you do not compromise too much in tire quality. In driving in rain and snow, nothing beats knowing you have a good pair of shoes on your rig!!

Price shop wisely but do not compromise your safety for $10 bucks per tire...

My 2 cents

Yeah, I totally hear you. That's why I was looking at the Continentials. Good price and really good reviews/safety. Everything has got to be better that the bald-ish tires I have now (not to mention they have been reparied about 2x each)

00FourBanger · 02-26-2007, 02:04 PM

Most tires I look at are speed rated S (112mph), but the Continentials are H-rated (130mph). Not that matters too much cause my truck tops out at 95.

Rivalred · 02-26-2007, 02:05 PM

Nitto's Terra Grappler or Toyo Open Country A/T's.......

I will post some pictures of mine when I get my truck all finalized.

mkgarrison5 · 02-27-2007, 04:28 AM

i would go with the yokohama geolander at-s... like mentioned above for a lil over 100$

jdsdj98 · 02-27-2007, 09:07 AM

Don't think that a tire dealer's initial quote is set in stone. I've been able to negotiate them down a little and/or have disposal and mounting/balancing charges waived. That being said, I'm a big fan of my (second set) BFG All Terrains, although you'd have to up the budget about 25%.

02-26-2007, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
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02-26-2007, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
emptypockets Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 842	I've been looking into tires lately too. Nitto Terra Grapplers are really high on my list. They look great and seem to do well on and off road according to others on YT. I've found them as cheap as $99 each for load rating C at selecttire.com. They seem to be out of stock right now, however. For that price, you'll find a lot of H/T tread styles. Like you, I want something more aggressive, although not necessarily an M/T. The Nitto seems to be a great compromise! __________________ 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

02-26-2007, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	kuhmo road venture AT's..i have them and they are pretty aggressive and are a great street tire.. yokohoma geolanders are aright around $100 also i have 31x10.5x15's though __________________ 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

02-26-2007, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
ToysRus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 47	I love my Nitto Terra Grapplers. Great aggresive look--#1 A/T last year in permormance review by Consumer Reports. I'd suggest looking for them on www.DiscountTireDirect.com. Then, click on the link to their Ebay store. I found the best prices on these sites. Then...I went into the store and had them match the prices (285's, 10-ply, for $119 each). __________________ NOW... 01 blk Tundra LTD 4x4 V8. 3" lift, 285 MTs, blk wheels + 01 blk Sequoia LTD 4x4 V8. gld pkg. Matching blk brushguards. Slotted rotors. THEN... 97 4Runner Ltd 4x4 V6. DD, gld pkg, guards, Helo Maxx 8 + 95 Land Cruiser 4x4 V6. Grn, WAAG guard, DVD + 98 4Runner Ltd 4x4 V6. DD, gld pkg, Diff lock, scoop, 3" lift, 285 Nittos, Chrome Helo Maxx 8, chrome brushguards, fog lights in valance, CD, amp, subs, slotted rotors 88 red Toy ext. cab 4cyl EFI 4x4. 4" lift, 33s, KCs +

02-26-2007, 12:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
hosh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: skiatook ok Posts: 240	http://www.tirefactory.net/multimilewcxtx.html ive had good luck with these. not a mud tire, but good on road and decent off road. several people i work with use these tires also on there farms, hunting leases and daily drivers. I'm on my second set. i replaced them at about 50k due to wear on the rears. i kept the fronts as spares as they still had tread left. __________________ 95' 4runner -- sold 82' 4x4 -- organ donor for the 93 - but for now summertime playtoy 93' 4x4 extended cab --- Mods; buffalo dents- Future mods; SAS, 33"s, dual cases, motor rebuild 85' MR2 -- It Liiiiivvvveeeeessss!!!! and is almost on the road 87' EX500 -- basket case frankenbike "life, liberty and the pursuit of all those who threaten us"

02-26-2007, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,516	these arent 100$ but cheaper than most other brand name tires. yokohama geolander at/s's great great great tire for the $$.. i think they run around 120-140$ per tire..

02-26-2007, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
INFINITY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canyon Creek, AZ Posts: 643	highperformancetire.com the dayton m/t tires are a great price. also if you find a company that price matches you are set

02-26-2007, 12:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
hosh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: skiatook ok Posts: 240	the wear is from rear tire draggin around corners, not from smokey burnouts that this rig is not capable of. these tires also did pretty good during the winter for me. __________________ 95' 4runner -- sold 82' 4x4 -- organ donor for the 93 - but for now summertime playtoy 93' 4x4 extended cab --- Mods; buffalo dents- Future mods; SAS, 33"s, dual cases, motor rebuild 85' MR2 -- It Liiiiivvvveeeeessss!!!! and is almost on the road 87' EX500 -- basket case frankenbike "life, liberty and the pursuit of all those who threaten us"

02-26-2007, 12:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
gpcollen1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut (NY State of Mind) Posts: 402	I understand your frugality but make certain you do not compromise too much in tire quality. In driving in rain and snow, nothing beats knowing you have a good pair of shoes on your rig!! Price shop wisely but do not compromise your safety for $10 bucks per tire... My 2 cents __________________ '99 SR5 Sport - Desert Dune: AirRaid MIT, OEM Air Filter, Toyo 265/75/16 ATs, Deckplate, PP Springs and Bilsteins, Cheapo nerf bars, Injector replacement impending

02-26-2007, 01:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
bigpoppa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 49	Call around to the local discount tire stores and ask them to check their used tires. Many times they will have tires that someone drove for a weekend and returned. They usually sell those for about 25% off. I got my Nittos from discount tire for $40 each and they had about 75% tread left. __________________ '96 Black Limited LC Wheels - 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers OME Shocks/Springs all around Hayden Tranny cooler

02-26-2007, 02:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
00FourBanger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 42	Most tires I look at are speed rated S (112mph), but the Continentials are H-rated (130mph). Not that matters too much cause my truck tops out at 95. __________________ 2000 4Runner For Sale, 108K, $8500: http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?p=50497890 2000 4Runner 2WD 3RZ-FE Imperial Jade Mica with Oak Interior Extra Value Package #1 Bilstein HD Front/Rear Polyurethane Swaybar Bushings Hella MicroDE Fogs P265/70R16 Dunlop Grandtrek AT21 5-Spoke 16" Limited Wheels Clarion DXZ555MP Sirius/iPod Polk Audio db521 Speakers Yakama PowderHound Running Board Delete MySpace

02-26-2007, 02:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rivalred Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,390	Nitto's Terra Grappler or Toyo Open Country A/T's....... I will post some pictures of mine when I get my truck all finalized. __________________ Traded in: 2005 Tacoma DC PreRunner SJ Package Silver Streak Mica Traded in: 2007 Camry LE Silver

02-27-2007, 04:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
mkgarrison5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,516	i would go with the yokohama geolander at-s... like mentioned above for a lil over 100$

02-27-2007, 09:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
jdsdj98 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 113	Don't think that a tire dealer's initial quote is set in stone. I've been able to negotiate them down a little and/or have disposal and mounting/balancing charges waived. That being said, I'm a big fan of my (second set) BFG All Terrains, although you'd have to up the budget about 25%.

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