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Old 01-15-2008 | 09:59 PM
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what tires would you run?

02 4runner mt classics 16x8 with 2 1/2 in suspension and 2 inch body lift?
Old 01-15-2008 | 10:13 PM
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all depends on what you're wheeling in...but just do a little searching...someone was even in the process of putting together a thread that everyone could post answers to this question on...but if it were me, i'd go with a good-wearing M/T-tire, as i've always like the look, sounds, and performance of them...but it's really all on what kind of driving you'll be doing...
Old 01-15-2008 | 11:13 PM
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got 50,000 miles out of my last set of goodyear wrangler mtr.. also loved my cooper stt.......... get one of those you will be very very happy.
Old 01-15-2008 | 11:21 PM
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I think 3rd gens look great on MT/R's



Plus they wear well
Old 01-16-2008 | 05:16 AM
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I vote for the Nittos. Love mine thus far.
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:22 AM
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MTR's do look more aggressive, but A/T's in 32 or 33's will do you just fine, unless you're constantly going to be in mud.
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:31 AM
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Id just stay away from the BFG MTs. I had those and they were really noisy, and bumpy. My MT/Rs are nice, but, I think I may go to Nitto or back to BFG KO's again.
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:35 AM
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no i mean what size would 285 75 16's be too small
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:42 AM
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285/75 Nittos
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:47 AM
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got any bigger shots of your rig than your avatar?
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:49 AM
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44" Interco Boggers
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:50 AM
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First off, it really does depend on what you will be doing with your truck. If you play in mud, a mud tire would help. If most of the time you will be on the road, an A/T would be best for wear and ride. The BFG A/T is a good tire with great wear, ride characteristics. As far as what size, I would go for the largest you can fit without rubbing. You would regret it if you went with something smaller, knowing that you could've fitted the next size or two up. Also, with any lift, you want that extra ground clearance from the tire diameter, which IS why you would install a lift to begin with. I have wheeled BFG A/T's in mud, snow, rocks, and had very good results. The tri-gard sidewall is a great benefit also where alot of other tires would split a sidewall. I ran my Toyota into a straight 6" curb at 45mph (by accident of course) and it did not even leave a mark. Those were only 31's! Any other tire probably would have split wide open. I had over 55k miles on them when I sold the truck and they were still in very good shape.
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:50 AM
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44" Interco Boggers
beat me to it.

just get some tractor tires. you'll be fine.
Old 01-16-2008 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jlohr
no i mean what size would 285 75 16's be too small
oh, so you're asking about tire size....


285/75 would be great IMO.
Old 01-16-2008 | 10:01 AM
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285/75 Nittos
Just got mine. They are big lil bastards.
Old 01-16-2008 | 11:03 AM
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I agree, 285/75's sounds like a good size for that setup. I used to run BFG KO muds and I thought the wear rate was pretty good. Noise on the BFG's is not too bad (hey, it's a mud tire), but like all muds they started to howl like crazy after they wear to below 1/3 tread or so.
Old 01-16-2008 | 07:32 PM
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255/85/16 would also be a good size. Limited options as far as brand goes, but...I love mine.
Old 01-16-2008 | 07:40 PM
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54x19.50xR17 super swamper boggers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:b anger:
Old 01-16-2008 | 07:52 PM
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I'd go with a 315/75/R16 BFG KM2: but that's just me and I'm regearing.
Old 01-16-2008 | 08:21 PM
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I'd run a 285/75/R16 Cooper Discoverer STT. I've liked these since they came out.



2nd choice would be the km2s just to try out the new hotness.


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