'05 Tundra DC is getting some 32's.

4Mogger · 03-22-2007, 08:56 AM

The stock Bridgestone Duelers are shot. I got 23K miles out of them. Granted most of that was city driving but still they sucked for most everything. Plus they were only passenger tires and I was really pushing the limits when towing with a GVW of well over 13K pounds.
New tires are Nitto Terra Grapplers in LT 265/70 R 17 with a Load Range of E.
They arrived yesterday from Discount Tire Direct for 160$ each shipped to my door. Going to have my local Toyota dealer mount/balance them and do a 4 wheel alignment.
Anyone know how long the batteries last in the tire pressure monitors? This is the Limited and has that feature--part of the reason that I am going to the dealer--figured that these could get messed up. They are in the valve stems.

4Mogger · 03-22-2007, 07:04 PM

The good news was that the lower ball joints were replaced under a recall bulletin...so I did not have to pay for an alignment since this was done anyway with the replacement of the ball joints--score. So it was just mounting and balancing...

91_4x4runner · 03-22-2007, 07:08 PM

rockota · 03-23-2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Mogger

The stock Bridgestone Duelers are shot. I got 23K miles out of them. Granted most of that was city driving but still they sucked for most everything. Plus they were only passenger tires and I was really pushing the limits when towing with a GVW of well over 13K pounds.
New tires are Nitto Terra Grapplers in LT 265/70 R 17 with a Load Range of E.
They arrived yesterday from Discount Tire Direct for 160$ each shipped to my door. Going to have my local Toyota dealer mount/balance them and do a 4 wheel alignment.

I have those same tires on my 96 4Runner. I think you'll like them 'Mogger. I'm personally torn; the load range is just too high for the 4Runner's weight and (frankly) they SUCK in the snow. But I think the extra weight of the Tundra will make these a very nice choice for you. BTW - I have about 15-18K on mine and they are like new.

4Mogger · 03-24-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rockota

I have those same tires on my 96 4Runner. I think you'll like them 'Mogger. I'm personally torn; the load range is just too high for the 4Runner's weight and (frankly) they SUCK in the snow. But I think the extra weight of the Tundra will make these a very nice choice for you. BTW - I have about 15-18K on mine and they are like new.

As long as they hold up well for the next year or so and still look good I will be happy. This is a lease and I turn it in in July '08. Don't know for sure if I will get another Tundra or not. Probably. Sure like the 23 mpg my dad is getting in his new Cummins three-quarter ton. Rockota, when are we going to go wheeling?

dibble9012 · 03-24-2007, 09:35 PM

Pics

Not often you see another newer Tundra DC on here!

rockota · 03-27-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Mogger

As long as they hold up well for the next year or so and still look good I will be happy. This is a lease and I turn it in in July '08. Don't know for sure if I will get another Tundra or not. Probably. Sure like the 23 mpg my dad is getting in his new Cummins three-quarter ton. Rockota, when are we going to go wheeling?

Wheeling? What's that?

Is your rig done yet?

I think the tires will work great for ya.

X-AWDriver · 03-27-2007, 10:12 AM

I've got over 20k on my Nittos and they are wearing well especially with my hard cornering habits. I have the load range D which is fine for a Runner (load range E is murder) and they do quite well in any wet stuff and have good turn in bite on packed snow and they respond well to braking when the rear end gets a bit loose.

bwhite · 04-05-2007, 12:28 PM

I too have the nittos on my tundra, I love them so far only got 5k miles on them

WFO · 04-05-2007, 12:51 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread but why are load range E tires no good for a 4runner? I just put a set of Dick Cepek FC-IIs on my girlfreainds and I havent seen any problem with them. Just curious

BTW good choice on the Nittos Ive had mine for almost a year and have been very pleased with them

X-AWDriver · 04-05-2007, 01:20 PM

E load range is way to stiff a sidewall for a truck that's under 5000lbs. Load range e if much heavier vehicles or pickups hauling really heavy loadfs in the bed. E is way overkill on most SUVs. Plus the cost is much more than a D load range.

operose · 04-08-2007, 09:45 AM

pics?

gf's mom has an '05 tundra and I'm trying to talk her into stepping up to some real truck shoes

03-22-2007, 08:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
4Mogger Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 637	'05 Tundra DC is getting some 32's. The stock Bridgestone Duelers are shot. I got 23K miles out of them. Granted most of that was city driving but still they sucked for most everything. Plus they were only passenger tires and I was really pushing the limits when towing with a GVW of well over 13K pounds. New tires are Nitto Terra Grapplers in LT 265/70 R 17 with a Load Range of E. They arrived yesterday from Discount Tire Direct for 160$ each shipped to my door. Going to have my local Toyota dealer mount/balance them and do a 4 wheel alignment. Anyone know how long the batteries last in the tire pressure monitors? This is the Limited and has that feature--part of the reason that I am going to the dealer--figured that these could get messed up. They are in the valve stems.

03-22-2007, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-24-2007, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-27-2007, 10:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	I've got over 20k on my Nittos and they are wearing well especially with my hard cornering habits. I have the load range D which is fine for a Runner (load range E is murder) and they do quite well in any wet stuff and have good turn in bite on packed snow and they respond well to braking when the rear end gets a bit loose. __________________ '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

04-05-2007, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
bwhite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ga Posts: 26	I too have the nittos on my tundra, I love them so far only got 5k miles on them __________________ 84 x-cab 4x4 sr5 3'' lift on 33's 07 Tundra D-cab w/ 5.7 v8 and sport package

03-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
4Mogger Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 637	The good news was that the lower ball joints were replaced under a recall bulletin...so I did not have to pay for an alignment since this was done anyway with the replacement of the ball joints--score. So it was just mounting and balancing...

04-05-2007, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
WFO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 446	Sorry to hijack this thread but why are load range E tires no good for a 4runner? I just put a set of Dick Cepek FC-IIs on my girlfreainds and I havent seen any problem with them. Just curious BTW good choice on the Nittos Ive had mine for almost a year and have been very pleased with them

04-05-2007, 01:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	E load range is way to stiff a sidewall for a truck that's under 5000lbs. Load range e if much heavier vehicles or pickups hauling really heavy loadfs in the bed. E is way overkill on most SUVs. Plus the cost is much more than a D load range. __________________ '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

04-08-2007, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
operose Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Potsdam, New York Posts: 122	pics? gf's mom has an '05 tundra and I'm trying to talk her into stepping up to some real truck shoes

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