need help on tire selection

duke3424 · 02-28-2006, 04:42 PM

Hey im knew to this site and toyotas in general. I just recently purchased a 2001 4runner sr5. I need some help on what size tires would fit on it w/o having to put on a lift. Do you think i could fit a 30 or 31 inch tire on it. My last rig had 31 inch super swampers, but i am looking for something a little smaller and less agressive. Any suggestion?

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SC4Runner · 02-28-2006, 04:55 PM

The Yokohoma Geolandar A/T's are sweet, but, most people seem to like the Bridgestone Revo's and BFG KO's.

As for mud terrains the Goodyear MTR's have had good reviews.

You can probably stick a 265/75/R16 (~31-32") w/o a lift.

Mr. Bob · 02-28-2006, 05:11 PM

Yeah... 265/75/R16 is a good choice... as for brand what is your intent for the truck. If you were running swampers before i would guess that wheeling is a hobby of yours.

The Firestone desenation MT is a very populair choice around here, although I have no experience with these the guys running them seem happy...

The goodyear MTR is a good one too... They tend to get loud with time...

I was VERY happy with my Interco Trxus MTs... they were great on road, great off road, and were wearing well when I sold them. Wish I had kept them now... I switched to a TSL, and for the small gain offroad, I took a big hit off road. I was also to by my tire supplier at work that they were seeing longer life from these, than the MTR and the BFG muds.... I would recomend these in a heartbeat!!!

I also like the look of the cooper STT... looks a little like an MTR and the price is good too....

Hope this helps... may still be aiming too aggressive for you....

KyleT · 02-28-2006, 06:09 PM

MT/R's are not good in the mud. they are good for off roading, but not the mud, they are not a mud tire, the "M" does not stand for mud, it means somehting else. dont trust me? then search.

SC4Runner · 02-28-2006, 09:25 PM

okay settle down sheesh.

they are still classified as mud terrains by most people though.

duke3424 · 03-01-2006, 04:51 PM

Thanks for all the feedback it realy does help. Here is another question for yall my runner has the running boards still on it, is it difficult to take them off? I looked at them and it seems like its just a couple of bolts.

jethro · 03-01-2006, 05:42 PM

Yeah it's just a few bolts. Socket wrench and elbow grease is all you need. And some glasses. (you'll thank me later)

deprunner · 03-01-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jethro

Yeah it's just a few bolts. Socket wrench and elbow grease is all you need. And some glasses. (you'll thank me later)

i second that glasses part, or you might get dirt in your eyes.....
and on the first question, 265/75/16 will fit nice.

marreque · 03-01-2006, 07:07 PM

Bridgestone Revo's

Skrillah · 03-02-2006, 04:59 PM

I have 265/75/16 Bridgestone Revo tires that fit just about perfectly, they rubbed a little to begin with but I sawed down part of the mud flaps and they are great now. They are the best tires money can buy, a little expensive I know but they are worth it. I barely ever need 4wd anymore unless I'm in some serious ÅÅÅÅ.I paid just under 700 for them, would have done it another 700 times too, great tires and really accent my truck!

marreque · 03-02-2006, 06:18 PM

just got about 6-8 inches of snow today. my wife drives my runner alot more than i do so tonight is the first time i got to take it out with the new revo's on it. they are a 100% differance than my stock goodyear wrangler rt/s. revo's are now on my top 5 list for tires.

xxxrider · 03-05-2006, 12:36 AM

i have owned bfg all terrains, dunlop rover rv's, bfg mudders, and yokohoma's geolander a/t's and the yokohoma's have been the best for me they have a long road life,not loud, great for off roading i would go for the yokohoma's

Bob_98SR5 · 03-05-2006, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marreque

just got about 6-8 inches of snow today. my wife drives my runner alot more than i do so tonight is the first time i got to take it out with the new revo's on it. they are a 100% differance than my stock goodyear wrangler rt/s. revo's are now on my top 5 list for tires.

the flintstone's stone tires are better than the crappy wrangler rt/s.

another vote for revos. great on road and off, though im not sure if they'd survive harsh, sharp, jagged rocks

bob

slick858 · 03-06-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5

the flintstone's stone tires are better than the crappy wrangler rt/s.

so true bob!

Revo's were my second choice, and i have not heard one complaint about them.

I have a 2500 mile report on my Nitto's here http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=79769

go for it, anything is better than stock!

JHupp · 03-06-2006, 08:00 AM

I had 265/75/16s on my '01 with no lift, and everything fit fine. I would personally reccomend the BFG AT, it has worked very very well on and off road for me. No complaints at all, the sidewalls seem to be tough as nails, and the tread is not overly aggressive but gets the job done. Good luck, and post some pics when you get it done.

darkcanuck · 03-23-2006, 05:26 PM

hey, just got Bridgestone Dueller A/T Revos. Their not the #1 rated tire for nothing(www.tirerack.com). They are $ though.

sandcrawler · 03-24-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleT

MT/R's are not good in the mud. they are good for off roading, but not the mud, they are not a mud tire, the "M" does not stand for mud, it means somehting else.

Maximum Traction Reinforced = MTR

97Limited · 03-24-2006, 12:25 PM

My vote is still for MTR's..

lllateralus · 03-24-2006, 05:40 PM

Ive owned nothing but BFG Mud Terrain and All Terrain tires and have put them through some real torture tests, and they always do great.

And they look good, too.

brokefence · 03-25-2006, 09:04 PM

I bought Toyo Open Country AT's and really like them. They are far less expensive in price from the Revos and are very quiet on the road.

02-28-2006, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	The Yokohoma Geolandar A/T's are sweet, but, most people seem to like the Bridgestone Revo's and BFG KO's. As for mud terrains the Goodyear MTR's have had good reviews. You can probably stick a 265/75/R16 (~31-32") w/o a lift. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

02-28-2006, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Bob Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 402	Yeah... 265/75/R16 is a good choice... as for brand what is your intent for the truck. If you were running swampers before i would guess that wheeling is a hobby of yours. The Firestone desenation MT is a very populair choice around here, although I have no experience with these the guys running them seem happy... The goodyear MTR is a good one too... They tend to get loud with time... I was VERY happy with my Interco Trxus MTs... they were great on road, great off road, and were wearing well when I sold them. Wish I had kept them now... I switched to a TSL, and for the small gain offroad, I took a big hit off road. I was also to by my tire supplier at work that they were seeing longer life from these, than the MTR and the BFG muds.... I would recomend these in a heartbeat!!! I also like the look of the cooper STT... looks a little like an MTR and the price is good too.... Hope this helps... may still be aiming too aggressive for you.... __________________ 97 Stellar Blue Pearl 4Runner, 3.4L 5 Speed, Elocker, OEM Lift, 285/75/R16 Cooper Discoverer STTs on FZJ-80 rims, TRD clutch, TRD Headers, Borla cat back exhaust, Deck plate and ISR mods. mods waiting for truck: FJ40 logo for satoshi mod "Amber" corner lenses Hilux Surf emblem

02-28-2006, 06:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
KyleT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 1,087	MT/R's are not good in the mud. they are good for off roading, but not the mud, they are not a mud tire, the "M" does not stand for mud, it means somehting else. dont trust me? then search. __________________ - Kyle Former Owner of - 1996 Sunfire Red Metallic 4Runner Limited updated 10/31/06 OEM/TRD Lift Kit #1 from Sonoran Steel with 1 Top-out spacer - Lexus GX470 rims - 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Yukon 4.88's, E-Locked Rear, Waiting to blow up front diff #2

02-28-2006, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	okay settle down sheesh. they are still classified as mud terrains by most people though. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

03-01-2006, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
jethro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 904	Yeah it's just a few bolts. Socket wrench and elbow grease is all you need. And some glasses. (you'll thank me later) __________________ 2002 4runner

03-01-2006, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
duke3424 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: augusta, GA Posts: 2	Thanks for all the feedback it realy does help. Here is another question for yall my runner has the running boards still on it, is it difficult to take them off? I looked at them and it seems like its just a couple of bolts.

03-01-2006, 07:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
marreque Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass. Posts: 21	Bridgestone Revo's

03-02-2006, 04:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Skrillah Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 859	I have 265/75/16 Bridgestone Revo tires that fit just about perfectly, they rubbed a little to begin with but I sawed down part of the mud flaps and they are great now. They are the best tires money can buy, a little expensive I know but they are worth it. I barely ever need 4wd anymore unless I'm in some serious ÅÅÅÅ.I paid just under 700 for them, would have done it another 700 times too, great tires and really accent my truck!

03-02-2006, 06:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
marreque Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mass. Posts: 21	just got about 6-8 inches of snow today. my wife drives my runner alot more than i do so tonight is the first time i got to take it out with the new revo's on it. they are a 100% differance than my stock goodyear wrangler rt/s. revo's are now on my top 5 list for tires.

03-05-2006, 12:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
xxxrider Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chino hills california Posts: 66	i have owned bfg all terrains, dunlop rover rv's, bfg mudders, and yokohoma's geolander a/t's and the yokohoma's have been the best for me they have a long road life,not loud, great for off roading i would go for the yokohoma's

03-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
JHupp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,159	I had 265/75/16s on my '01 with no lift, and everything fit fine. I would personally reccomend the BFG AT, it has worked very very well on and off road for me. No complaints at all, the sidewalls seem to be tough as nails, and the tread is not overly aggressive but gets the job done. Good luck, and post some pics when you get it done. __________________ Jason '06 F250 Super Duty Daily Driver '01 Toyota 4Runner Sport 265/75/16 BFG ATs, OME 881s w/ spacers front, OME 891s rear, SS roll bar, and some other stuff. Out of Commision njttora.com

03-23-2006, 05:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
darkcanuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8	hey, just got Bridgestone Dueller A/T Revos. Their not the #1 rated tire for nothing(www.tirerack.com). They are $ though.

03-24-2006, 12:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
97Limited Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 541	My vote is still for MTR's.. __________________ 1997 4Runner Limited; 3.4L 4WD; Rear E-Locker; OEM/Sonoran Steel 3.5" Lift; ARB Tacoma BullBar w/ 525 PIAA Dual-Beam Lights; Alpine/JL Audio; CompuStar; TRD Headers w/ Magnaflow custom dual exhaust; 305/70 XTerrains on Blacked-out A/R wheels; Tundra Brakes; 4" Deckplate mod w/ TRD filter; ISR mod; Yellow Top Optima w/ custom tie down; Custom grille inserts; JDM Black headlights w/ 6000k HID's; Extended diff breathers PICS> ::97 4Runner Site::

03-24-2006, 05:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
lllateralus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 94	Ive owned nothing but BFG Mud Terrain and All Terrain tires and have put them through some real torture tests, and they always do great. And they look good, too. __________________ 2007 FJC, black, 6 speed, fully loaded 1997 4Runner SR5 3.4 litre, 4X4 w/ BFG Muds SOLD 1997 F150 4X4 V8, pro comp wheels/BFG AT's, SOLD

03-25-2006, 09:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
brokefence Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 19	I bought Toyo Open Country AT's and really like them. They are far less expensive in price from the Revos and are very quiet on the road.

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