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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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How many miles so far on 2003

So far I have over 3000, does anyone with a 2003 with 17 have new tires yet
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Re: How many miles so far on 2003

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So far I have over 3000, does anyone with a 2003 with 17 have new tires yet
No, but, I'd like the Bridgestone Duelert AT's.

I have about 3K on mine. I have the Dunlop AT 20 17 inch.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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The tires on the 2003 probably won't last any longer than 3rd Gen 4Runners, I was reading on TundraSolution and the guys with Sequoias that have Dunlops like my self said after 20k new tires are needed.

So far as replacement tire sizes since nothing good is available in 265/65 I might go with 275/65 which does not seem as large as 265/70, I use this tire size thing http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Just have to figure out the tread with so I will know if they will rub on turns

Forgot to put in my 1st post I have Dunlops

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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:42 PM
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I just hit 2200 miles today on the stock Dunlops.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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2,350 miles on the OEM Dunlop 17's. Decent in the dry, and I found that they'll squeal at the limit before breakaway. Seem to shed water well. Very good in moderately deep sand. OK ride for a truck with 38FF/38RR.

I went to America's Tire Co. and the guy said Goodyear something-or-other is a close match for an off-road tire. Sorry I don't recall the model. He showed me a set on his Pathfinder, but they looked too aggressive for my needs.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 04:53 PM
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I have almost 5000 miles on mine. I switched out the POS stock tires with Bridgestone A/T 265/70/17's; Much better than the H/T. I would have gotten the Revo's if they were available at the time.

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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Originally posted by BT17R
2,350 miles on the OEM Dunlop 17's. Decent in the dry, and I found that they'll squeal at the limit before breakaway. Seem to shed water well. Very good in moderately deep sand. OK ride for a truck with 38FF/38RR.

I went to America's Tire Co. and the guy said Goodyear something-or-other is a close match for an off-road tire. Sorry I don't recall the model. He showed me a set on his Pathfinder, but they looked too aggressive for my needs.
Did you hear if there were Michlens that could fill the bill? I've had good luck with the brand for three different vehicles I've owned. But, if they do not make the right size for the 4Runner, I'll have to look elsewhere.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 07:28 PM
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AFAIK, no Michelins available except the OEM style that come randomly. A dealer might swap tires for you if they have a Michelin-shod truck in stock. Otherwise, I'd look aftermarket for 16" rims (they come standard on SR5) that'll open a wider range of tire choices.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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I have almost 6000 miles on mine, stock tires still.
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Old Apr 26, 2003 | 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by sfrolich
I have almost 5000 miles on mine. I switched out the POS stock tires with Bridgestone A/T 265/70/17's; Much better than the H/T. I would have gotten the Revo's if they were available at the time.

Scott
Exact size I would like to put on the 4Runner, do they rub and more importantly does it mess up the Nav at all
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 06:57 AM
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7200 (I bought mine on Dec 22nd) Same tires.

I'm driving my 300Z now to let the months catch up with the miles.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by JGage
7200 (I bought mine on Dec 22nd) Same tires.

I'm driving my 300Z now to let the months catch up with the miles.

woh, i bought mine on the same exact day..haha... you have about 1400 miles more than me though...
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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ive got 1950 so far same tires but im in the process of getting new tires and rims undecided though on what to get. What do you think my stock rims and tires would be worth with around 3k miles on them??? there the 17inch version. Im most likely getting a new set of 18"s but i dont know i might want some 20's. Chris
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by Diablo3305
woh, i bought mine on the same exact day..haha... you have about 1400 miles more than me though...
I did a few road trips to New Orleans and to S. Florida, so I haven't been driving aimlessly around. Though I did the first month <G>
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by EDGE
Exact size I would like to put on the 4Runner, do they rub and more importantly does it mess up the Nav at all
No they don't rub. I've "hopped" the vehicle on hills, etc. and no rubbing at all.

The Nav system has a calibration mode you can put it into when you get tires of a new size so not problem there either. Go for it!

Scott
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Originally posted by sfrolich
No they don't rub. I've "hopped" the vehicle on hills, etc. and no rubbing at all.

The Nav system has a calibration mode you can put it into when you get tires of a new size so not problem there either. Go for it!

Scott
Excellent, so now I know my new tire size, just to double check cause on my Pathfinder my tires rubed when fully locked in reverse like backing out of the garage or parking space, they don't rub in reverse right

Perfect about the Nav
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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just shy of 8000 miles.... and i don't drive it as a dd either damn....

still on dunflops but will be upgrading to some duelers m/t

driving my v6 accord ever since gas here in los angeles went over $2.00.... but since it's coming back down for abit (prob not for long), I might drive it again.
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 09:47 AM
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2800+ Miles on the factory Bridgestones. I did find something that these tires actually do quite well on, however. Towing. Had the Runner straining with a 2500lb trailer and 500 lbs in the back, and those tires didn't bulge or howl a bit.

I still can't wait to get some REAL tires on there...

Steve
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