Which Tyres To Buy?

[alien365]

Hi Guys. 

I currently have Goodyear Wrangler highway tyres (255/65R18), but I'd really like some all terrains (For the sidewall protection and to look good). Does anyone use AT, not MT, that are relatively quiet and good in the wet? I don't want any tyre smaller than mine (like the 265/60R18) as I'd like the height for the wet season, but at the same time I don't want to lift the truck, nor buy new rims. I'm thinking Giti AT71, Toyo AT3, Falken Wildpeak AT4W, potentially in 265/70R18. Does anyone have experience with any of these who's willing to provide some feedback?

[pgrahmm]

I have Maxxis fitted on my SUV....They have worked & worn well.....They give a good ride and grip.....

You might want to check that brand out....

I had Yokohama Geolanders & they did ok, but seemed to wear quickly.....

I always had success in the states with Michelin, however, the Michelin store I tried (only one around) couldn't be bothered selling 5 tires & 5 Lenso wheels, so, I bought elsewhere....They lost 3 vehicles worth of sales.....

[Rampant Rabbit]

you can get new tyres removed from brand  new  pick ups really cheap many Thais dont want oem wheels and tyres so bin them immediatley. I got some brand new still with stickers on 255/ 65/18s  goodyear wrangler territory tyres for 8000baht set of 4 not each whereas new  bridgestones were 20k+ a  set

Just  look on facebook marketplace for the tyre type you want example  here off  farcebook ( i know theyre not the ones you want but type into fb search

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8935308476520783/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ab25da7af-17d9-465b-b40d-0ac5237b70a7

[Ben Zioner]

Michelin of course, Nokia possibly. Avoid Goodyear like the pest, they don't give a soft ride, and won't last either

[alien365]

19 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

you can get new tyres removed from brand  new  pick ups really cheap many Thais dont want oem wheels and tyres so bin them immediatley. I got some brand new still with stickers on 255/ 65/18s  goodyear wrangler territory tyres for 8000baht set of 4 not each whereas new  bridgestones were 20k+ a  set

Just  look on facebook marketplace for the tyre type you want example  here off  farcebook ( i know theyre not the ones you want but type into fb search

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8935308476520783/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ab25da7af-17d9-465b-b40d-0ac5237b70a7

I think these wranglers are decent for day to day use, so I could always just go with the OEM tyres again. Can you recall how much it costs to put the wheels on the rims and balance them if you buy them this way?

[alien365]

1 hour ago, Ben Zioner said:

Michelin of course, Nokia possibly. Avoid Goodyear like the pest, they don't give a soft ride, and won't last either

I don't see any Michelin A/Ts with a rugged sidewall. This is something I'd like for when I drive out into the plantations. 

 

Regarding the Goodyear tyres, I find mine were soft for a couple of years, likely due to the sidewall height, but as they are aging,they are getting harder now.

[Ralf001]

I run Falkens wildpeaks on the work Ranger... They go good.

[G Rex]

I recently replaced my origunal spec GoodYear Wranglers on my Ranger. They were okay as road tyres, but not great grip, and 'chirping' every time i did a U-turn, or even when I turned a corner!   I put a pair of Maxxis on the front a few months ago, because one of the original GoodYears developed a bulge on the side wall (after 12,000Ks). These were cheap, and had even less grip than the GoodYears!.

In work mode back in Australia, I always ran either Coopers or BFG.  I eventually stopped Coopers because I was getting too many punctures.

I bit the bullet here, and put a set of BFG AT ko3 265/65/18 s on.  It was the best move I have made for a long time!  They are quiet , have good grip - on and off road - and they look great on the car too.  Those raised white letters are good for at least another 25 horsepower - lol.    Not cheap, at 34k for 4 - but totally worth it for safety and peace of mind.

 

if you want some slightly used Maxxis - they are slowly rotting behind my shed!

[alien365]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

I run Falkens wildpeaks on the work Ranger... They go good.

How's the noise? How slippery are they when it rains?

[alien365]

1 hour ago, G Rex said:

I recently replaced my origunal spec GoodYear Wranglers on my Ranger. They were okay as road tyres, but not great grip, and 'chirping' every time i did a U-turn, or even when I turned a corner!   I put a pair of Maxxis on the front a few months ago, because one of the original GoodYears developed a bulge on the side wall (after 12,000Ks). These were cheap, and had even less grip than the GoodYears!.

In work mode back in Australia, I always ran either Coopers or BFG.  I eventually stopped Coopers because I was getting too many punctures.

I bit the bullet here, and put a set of BFG AT ko3 265/65/18 s on.  It was the best move I have made for a long time!  They are quiet , have good grip - on and off road - and they look great on the car too.  Those raised white letters are good for at least another 25 horsepower - lol.    Not cheap, at 34k for 4 - but totally worth it for safety and peace of mind.

 

if you want some slightly used Maxxis - they are slowly rotting behind my shed!

Part of the main tread broke away on one of mine after a similar period. I know exactly what you mean by that U-turn chirp. I found raising the pressures gets rid of it, but I'd rather not do that unless I'm carrying a load.

I always thought Maxis were a bad tyre and your experience adds more weight to this. The KO3s look great! It's good to hear that they handle well, but I'm a bit surprised as I thought they were mud tyres with no grooves to prevent aquaplaning.

[Ralf001]

49 minutes ago, alien365 said:

How's the noise? How slippery are they when it rains?

 

No noise good grip wet and dry.

 

[G Rex]

30 minutes ago, alien365 said:

The KO3s look great! It's good to hear that they handle well, but I'm a bit surprised as I thought they were mud tyres with no grooves to prevent aquaplaning.

 

The KO3 T/As are not as aggressive or Off Road spec as the Mud Terrain T/A  KM3s - the Mud Terrain are much noisier on road.

In my experience, another benefit of the BFGs is that I can easily get 50K ks from a set, whereas i struggle to get 30K from 'cheaper' tyres. (Disclaimer - I am VERY hard on my tyres!! Corners were made to enjoy!). The only issue is that they can feel 'hard' for the last 10,000 ks.

[alien365]

14 minutes ago, G Rex said:

 

In my experience, another benefit of the BFGs is that I can easily get 50K ks from a set, whereas i struggle to get 30K from 'cheaper' tyres. (Disclaimer - I am VERY hard on my tyres!! Corners were made to enjoy!). The only issue is that they can feel 'hard' for the last 10,000 ks.

Good to know. I've only done 45k on my Goodyear's so far, but I see some slight bulging on a sidewall and the rubber is starting to crack. I don't understand why when I mostly park in the shade or an underground carpark. I felt like they were decent for the first 30k and then they dropped off. As the KO3 are expensive, I'll have to have a think about it and check my finances after an upcoming holiday.