Cxrazy

Hey guys,

As the title states, today was my first off road adventure. My 4runner is bone stock with the exception of a satoshi grill and the removal of the running boards.

This thing trucks! Good god, I was amazed at the crap I could do. I wish I could show you pictures, but I didn't have a camera.

I had one little snag up however, and got caught in some SOFT mud. Took me about 10 minutes of rocking the thing back/foward and spinning the tires (made like 1.5' ruts ) but I got out. It was exhilarating but scary.

As I was back on the main roads driving home, car caked in mud, i hear a fwump.. fwump... and lo and behold I have a flat tire. I pull over, jack up the car and try to put my spare on. I need about 1/4" more height, so I give the jack another turn and the damn thing breaks. the brake disc slams into the concrete and I'm thinking, "Oh you have to be $^&*$&* kidding me." My stepdad came by and helped me jack the thing up with his jack and we eventually got the spare on.

Now the tires I had on there had a decent amount of tread left on them, but they're nowhere near new. I'm thinking about getting some 265/75/r16 Nitto Terra Grapplers, as they seem to be what I'd need. I drive 85% street 15% ice/snow/offroad. This is my DD.

I can get them from discount tire for $128 a pop and $655 for 5 out the door. I don't have a local dealer that I can get them from, so that looks to be my only option for those. If I go that route should I get the replacement thing that warranties the tires ($19 a pop and $95 total)?

Are there any other tires that you'd suggest that I would be more able to find locally and that would give me comparable results for what I'm looking for?

Thanks, and sorry for the HUGE post.

X-AWDriver

I've got over three years and 30k miles on my TGs and I won't hesitate to buy another set when these wear out and are a nice alternative to the BFGs and cheaper too.

ozziesironmanoffroad

id be more concerned with getting you a new jack, lol. and TGs... those are the nitto terra grapplers, arent they?

Cxrazy

anyone have a jack they don't need anymore?

BajaRunner

I might actually. It doesn't reach my truck anymore.

How much you wanna spend? !!

Cxrazy

$0.85

sdstud212001

If you are asking if you should buy the certs from discount tire. I would say yes!!! I have had a total of 6 tires replaced (on 3 different cars) and all of them were covered under the certs. Even stuff that was my fault like driving on a low tire causing a heat ring.

Sloan

is your truck 4wd cxrazy? and sorry to hear about your bad luck with the tires. i am also thinking about getting the same size tires and brand when i have to get new ones.

sloppy85toy

i really like the cooper st tires they r agressive and get a lot of miles out of them.the st not the stt.and they do awesome off road.

Jdizzydub

that sucks about the tires, but sounds like you had a riot. Reminds me of the first time I went wheelin...then i got the bug! 4runners are impressive stock I'll agree.

I have a stock jack if you're interested, don't know how much shipping is...i have no use for it anymore---it doesn't reach

BajaRunner

Hey I'm first. I want that $0.89 !!

dirtoyboy

you see terra grapplers on lots of show trucks....that should tell you something about their performance off road..

I would look at BFG all terrains or mud terrains..great all around tires

bigtrucknwheels

Sport King Steel Radials A/T

those tires will take you anywhere...

Victor

You need to invest in a Hilift or other farm style jack. Since I so seldom use my jack I got mine from Harbor Freight on sale for $30. You can also carry a couple pieces of plywood to put under the jack to give you extra lift. If you can get a stock one cheap thats good but the Hilift will do more than just lift the truck so I'd think about one of those.

Victor

Oh yeah - I hear good things about the Coopers.

Whitey13

Did you walk to school or take your lunch?

Anyways, you should absolutely get the warranty on the tires. Also, double-check with these guys to make sure a 265/75 will fit under the truck.

4runnit

i pretty much do the exact same kind of driving you do. BFG all terrains are the perfect tire in my opinon. they do extremely well in the ice/snow and are exceptionally well offroad.

bigt

i wish i would have went mud terrains over all terrains

keithguts

DAM I haven't heard that saying in a long long time. LOL

Cxrazy

I think I'll get the BF Goodrich's

Local tire place quoted me @ $850 installed and with a warranty on all 4 tires so if one wears down/blowsout within 3 years I'll get a replacement for free.

Should I get the 265/70/r16's like the stock or the 265/75/r16's for a bit bigger tire? Would there be much power loss (don't think so) or MPG loss (again I don't think so but its better to ask)?

Thanks!