Pics of new tires - 285/75/17 Toyo OPEN COUNTRY A/T

[Ereynolds72]

I know this is a stretch comparison but what happened to Ford about 6 years ago when all those Explorers were rolling over? I believe (and correct me if I'm wrong) the root cause of the whole thing was found to be underrated tires and to go further, the vehicle's Owner Manual provided instructed the owner of the vehicle to air the tires to about 23-psi. This was causing the already squishy "P" tires to heat up and disintegrate.



Boy! Talk about Hi-jacking a thread! Anyway, that's why I put the LT245/75/16s on my wifes Grand. For just a few dollars more, I got a much better tire. And who would argue that an LT245/75/16 isn't better than a P245/75/16 for SUVs?



Also, I've seen on the DIY network where they tell you to air up your tires according to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Why wouldn't you follow the tire manufacturer?

 

[Matt400]

I've seen on the DIY network where they tell you to air up your tires according to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Why wouldn't you follow the tire manufacturer?

If you mean the sidewall pressure, that is just the max pressure recommended for that tire, has nothing to do with different pressures required for various loading.



Consider the same tire mounted on a light weight vehicle and one on a heavy vehicle, that is where the vehicle manufacture decides because the tire manufacture has no idea where that tire may end up mounted and loaded.

 

[brods]

Tomeygun, how are they holding up? Have you driven in snow or icy conditions with them yet?

 

[Tomeygun]

Tomeygun, how are they holding up? Have you driven in snow or icy conditions with them yet?

only a light dusting... But so far they are great!

 

[donnier]

IMHO, if the manufactures wanted us to use D rated tires on these trucks, they would have put them on at the factory.

But they chose to put tires rated for what the truck was desiged to do.

Iv got stock Michelins on mine and they are about due to be replaced.

When I replace them, I will replace them with E rated but one size larger.

 

[VanOverbeke]

snow and ice

I have the Toyo AT 285/75/17. They are a lot better than the 315 BFG AT's in the snow and ice. I will never go back. We just had freezing rain on monday and got some fresh snow last night on top of the ice. No problems with slipping unless I want it.



Bryce

 

[Brady]

Will the 285/75/17 fit on stock '07 dually wheels?

 

[mikeberry]

Matt400 wrote=Maybe consider these in a 285/70R17:

Goodyear Wrangler Featuring SilentArmor Technology





These are excellent tires if you want to shell out the coin.



I used several sets of these on my work truck. Not to fuel the above flame any, but they are a very stable tire that were hard to roll-up when pushed in my 2nd gen 2500 v-10 4x4. I can only get some kind of Firestone balloon looking tire now that folds and under-steers in a second even at full pressure. The Goodyears also perform very well off road and in the snow. I have never been willing to pay more for a name, but these are a real good tire. I can't vouch for their wear when it comes to heavy loads or towing just solo.

 

[BigPapa]

I know it's not a 3rd Gen but the wheels are and I just had to show off my new tires. Toyo Open Country A/T's, 285/70R-17's, not the 75's.



Scott



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[RDyson]

Nice tires--TG



Randy

 

[Tomeygun]

only a light dusting... But so far they are great!

BTW - snow and ice was fine... obviously needed 4x4 for most due to the clutch and HP

 

[SBeretz]

I have the Toyo 285/75's and they are doing very well, snow was no problem and even light mud was still easily pushed through. They are a little rough riding, but I keep them aired to 80psi for maximum mileage. I also don't wanna mess with tire pressure when I am pulling the toy hauler. Either way, they seem to be good and hopefully they last 40K like the stockers. If they do, they will be a winner in my book. Scotty