I can't say enough good things about the performance of these tires during 18 mos. on the crappy Nicaraguan roads and the 8 day drive back from Managua, Nicaragua to Michigan.

Never a problem with them and I even always had two spares (one strapped to the floor of the cargo area)!

If anyone needs trip advice for Mexico and Central America, hit me up.

DS

 

Sounds like a great trip! What truck were you driving?

 

I'm kind of an idiot today as well...

2001 4Runner - Stock 3.4 with truflow airfilter, all synthetic and TJM bumper. Performed flawlessly. I saw a southbound 2000ish land cruiser with California plates in Guatemala as well. I'm guessing he stopped for petrol a few more times than I did!

Also - no problems at all near 10,000 ft in the mountains in Central Guatemala, truck ran great.

 

I have the same tires and I agree, they rock!

 

I had those same tires on my last 4Runner. They're a bit pricey, but for a good stree tire, you can't beat those. I got around 75K miles out of them and they were still in good shape when I sold the truck.

 

I have some Michelins on another car and I couldn't believe the difference they made softer, smoother, quieter ride with better braking the rain.

 

When I had a real job, our only work truck, a '96 taco 4X4 had those tires and they were such a nice ride on trips to the faraway clients. I'd get them for my 4Runner, but I wanted something a little more aggressive.

 

high speed rain performance on the highway is what makes them awesome

that, and they wear like iron

not the best snow tire, but better than a lot of others