Which tires, and Why?
12-17-2009, 09:49 AM
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yeah i've seen greeback wheel and tire and S and S tire on auburn. never seen dub city though. I've seen their CL post before though haha. i'll check them out next time haha
12-17-2009, 02:29 PM
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I searched this thread and am quite surprised no one has mentioned the Interco Truxus MT???
If a person is looking for a cross between a true swamper and something that works in snow and has decent road manners, the Truxus MT should certainly be an option.
I know many people who really, really like this tire, including myself. I have a set on my ZR2 and have just purchased another set ($152 ea for 31x10.5x15 to my door, unmounted) for my '85 4runner.
Search the net, and get some opinions.
If a person is looking for a cross between a true swamper and something that works in snow and has decent road manners, the Truxus MT should certainly be an option.
I know many people who really, really like this tire, including myself. I have a set on my ZR2 and have just purchased another set ($152 ea for 31x10.5x15 to my door, unmounted) for my '85 4runner.
Search the net, and get some opinions.
12-26-2009, 12:52 PM
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I was doing that today!!! 
Testing out the new tires!!!
I finally got the whees\tires mounted and on the truck. Bought the wheels on CL and they are 15x8 with 4.?" backspacing. The guy I bought them from said they were 3.75" backspacing but when I got them home, I measured and they were more than that and didn't fit (hit the balljoints). I put some 1.25" spacers on the front of the rig (already had the spacers sitting around) and the front wheels now clear, the back fit without mods. Oh, $80 for the 4 rims. So, good to go on the wheels.
The tires are new Interco Truxus MT's, $154 ea., then $12 ea for mounting\bal\new stems.
I really, really tried to buy them locally but not only would local shops not "deal" with me, a couple treated me like crap or like a dunce. Bad move on their part. Once a vendor treats me well, I'll stick with them and tolerate some inconsistencies, but I can be REALLY loyal. But if the first experience is bad, I generally don't give second chances.
But I definately wanted these specific tires. They are the same as I have on my ZR2 and I think they are a great snow\dirt\mud tire. They are Interco's (US MADE) and generally cheaper than comparable sized tires (and performance is far better).
The 31's and 4.56 gears seem just about right. I tested the rear locker ALOT and no doubt it's working just like in my offroad rig. I'll now be seriously looking for a selectable front locker and I'll be set.
Well, except for the install of a few more doo-dads'... I'll report back next year.
Testing out the new tires!!!I finally got the whees\tires mounted and on the truck. Bought the wheels on CL and they are 15x8 with 4.?" backspacing. The guy I bought them from said they were 3.75" backspacing but when I got them home, I measured and they were more than that and didn't fit (hit the balljoints). I put some 1.25" spacers on the front of the rig (already had the spacers sitting around) and the front wheels now clear, the back fit without mods. Oh, $80 for the 4 rims. So, good to go on the wheels.
The tires are new Interco Truxus MT's, $154 ea., then $12 ea for mounting\bal\new stems.
I really, really tried to buy them locally but not only would local shops not "deal" with me, a couple treated me like crap or like a dunce. Bad move on their part. Once a vendor treats me well, I'll stick with them and tolerate some inconsistencies, but I can be REALLY loyal. But if the first experience is bad, I generally don't give second chances.
But I definately wanted these specific tires. They are the same as I have on my ZR2 and I think they are a great snow\dirt\mud tire. They are Interco's (US MADE) and generally cheaper than comparable sized tires (and performance is far better).
The 31's and 4.56 gears seem just about right. I tested the rear locker ALOT and no doubt it's working just like in my offroad rig. I'll now be seriously looking for a selectable front locker and I'll be set.
Well, except for the install of a few more doo-dads'... I'll report back next year.
12-27-2009, 05:01 AM
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TAKE A LOOK AT THE COOPER STT. i have them on my 95 taco. i average 100-300 miles a day of travel. i have 25k miles on them and they hardly wore. they hum a lil. but dang they pull their butt off. i wasnt to sure of them since all ive ever seen them on are 3/4 tons. I gave $710 for the tires, mount and balance and tax http://www.coopertire.com/html/produ...discoverer_stt
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I searched this thread and am quite surprised no one has mentioned the Interco Truxus MT???
If a person is looking for a cross between a true swamper and something that works in snow and has decent road manners, the Truxus MT should certainly be an option.
I know many people who really, really like this tire, including myself. I have a set on my ZR2 and have just purchased another set ($152 ea for 31x10.5x15 to my door, unmounted) for my '85 4runner.
Search the net, and get some opinions.
If a person is looking for a cross between a true swamper and something that works in snow and has decent road manners, the Truxus MT should certainly be an option.
I know many people who really, really like this tire, including myself. I have a set on my ZR2 and have just purchased another set ($152 ea for 31x10.5x15 to my door, unmounted) for my '85 4runner.
Search the net, and get some opinions.
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