New wheels and tires...Suggestions? - TundraTalk.net

tundra85 · 04-13-2008, 12:50 AM

I'd like to put some wheels and tires on my 02 4WD Tundra. It's completely stock right now. I'd like to buy a wheel and tire combo from somewhere like Big-O so they could mount and balance them while I'm there. I'd like to stay with a 16" or 17" offroad style wheel and a good set of tires that will give good grip off road and on road. I don't want to lift the truck. I'm really not sure where to start looking lol. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good set of wheels and/or tires?

Thanks a lot,
Jason C.

kit · 04-14-2008, 02:17 AM

The Wheels are a subjective matter that you must decide on man. The tires should not be too hard to get. You need to narrow down your question.

jtruck618 · 04-14-2008, 02:21 AM

American Racing has many nice looking rims. I am on my third set of BFG All Terrains. A great tire and looks very tough. Look around on here and you will find numerous pictures of different tire and wheel combos. Most guys list what they are.

Andres · 04-14-2008, 08:31 AM

I have had great experiences with Discount Tire. Bought wheels and tires from them for my last vehicle, they have good prices and great customer service. Also you get free shipping, mounting and balancing.

tundra85 · 04-14-2008, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the info.

T-sak12m · 04-18-2008, 03:42 AM

A great tire like what you are looking for would be the Nitto Terra Grapplers!!! They are made by Toyo which is a good brand and I have these on my 02 and they are amazing on and off road!! On the road you don't get the sidewall roll like you do with most others and they grab real well off road!! And they are fairly inexpensive if you look around!! Good Luck Man

jtruck618 · 04-18-2008, 05:46 PM

T-Sak, are you happy with the amount of noise the Toyo's put off at highway speeds?

T-sak12m · 04-19-2008, 03:44 AM

Oh ya they are great on the highway the are almost as quiet as stock these things are great!! I mean you get a little more noise but nothing drastic or that you can't drown out with music lol but seriously they aren't bad at all!!! Where are you out of cause if you are at all close to me I'll take you for a spin and you can see for your self!! Anymore questions feel free to ask!!

jtruck618 · 04-19-2008, 05:51 PM

Thats good to hear. Have you ever ran BFG AT's? I have those now and do not want anything louder.

2008_CrewMax · 04-20-2008, 01:50 AM

the 2 tires are prob very similar as far as noise and performance

kit · 04-21-2008, 02:29 AM

Just that the BFG's look 100 times meaner than the Nitto's. Don't get me wrong though both will perform well. Just depends if you want to fork out more $.

T-sak12m · 04-21-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

Thats good to hear. Have you ever ran BFG AT's? I have those now and do not want anything louder.

I have never had them on my truck but I have riden in another truck that had them on and the Nitto's are definetly quieter but as far as looks wise the BFG's look a hell of alot meaner but the Nitto's in my opinion are an all around better tire!!

jtruck618 · 04-21-2008, 09:41 PM

Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh but the BFG's come in at about 60lbs each, this hurts your mileage. Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh. I also like the Toyo's and a local tire shop sells them.

T-sak12m · 04-22-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jtruck618

Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh but the BFG's come in at about 60lbs each, this hurts your mileage. Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh. I also like the Toyo's and a local tire shop sells them.

The Nitto's weigh approximately 45 pounds a piece but if you would like to know for sure I can take it to my buddies tire shop and find out exactly what they weigh cause mine have only 500 miles on them so it will be relatively close!

jtruck618 · 04-22-2008, 02:26 AM

I will find it online somewhere. I looked the Toyo's up just a bit ago and they are in the 42-45lbs range. I might run these as compared to the BFG's which come in at 60lbs.

04-13-2008, 12:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
tundra85 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 21	New wheels and tires...Suggestions? I'd like to put some wheels and tires on my 02 4WD Tundra. It's completely stock right now. I'd like to buy a wheel and tire combo from somewhere like Big-O so they could mount and balance them while I'm there. I'd like to stay with a 16" or 17" offroad style wheel and a good set of tires that will give good grip off road and on road. I don't want to lift the truck. I'm really not sure where to start looking lol. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good set of wheels and/or tires? Thanks a lot, Jason C. __________________ 2002 Tundra SR5 4WD (Black)

04-14-2008, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 426	I have had great experiences with Discount Tire. Bought wheels and tires from them for my last vehicle, they have good prices and great customer service. Also you get free shipping, mounting and balancing. __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra Silver DC: proud owner of a 4.7L Factory Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard package, all weather mats, bed liner, bed rails. Mods completed: "Rugged Cover"-Folding Tonneau Cover Toyota Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Upgrade to Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT CD Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Toyota Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow muffler, custom Duals Hitch Step

04-14-2008, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
tundra85 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 21	Thanks Thanks for the info. __________________ 2002 Tundra SR5 4WD (Black)

04-18-2008, 03:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
T-sak12m Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 57	A great tire like what you are looking for would be the Nitto Terra Grapplers!!! They are made by Toyo which is a good brand and I have these on my 02 and they are amazing on and off road!! On the road you don't get the sidewall roll like you do with most others and they grab real well off road!! And they are fairly inexpensive if you look around!! Good Luck Man __________________ 2002 Tundra AC SR5 Fabtech 2.0 Performance Coilovers and Fabtech basic rear shocks......265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers

04-19-2008, 03:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
T-sak12m Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 57	Oh ya they are great on the highway the are almost as quiet as stock these things are great!! I mean you get a little more noise but nothing drastic or that you can't drown out with music lol but seriously they aren't bad at all!!! Where are you out of cause if you are at all close to me I'll take you for a spin and you can see for your self!! Anymore questions feel free to ask!! __________________ 2002 Tundra AC SR5 Fabtech 2.0 Performance Coilovers and Fabtech basic rear shocks......265/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers

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04-14-2008, 02:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 192	The Wheels are a subjective matter that you must decide on man. The tires should not be too hard to get. You need to narrow down your question.

04-14-2008, 02:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	American Racing has many nice looking rims. I am on my third set of BFG All Terrains. A great tire and looks very tough. Look around on here and you will find numerous pictures of different tire and wheel combos. Most guys list what they are.

04-18-2008, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	T-Sak, are you happy with the amount of noise the Toyo's put off at highway speeds?

04-19-2008, 05:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Thats good to hear. Have you ever ran BFG AT's? I have those now and do not want anything louder.

04-20-2008, 01:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,231	the 2 tires are prob very similar as far as noise and performance __________________ 2008 Tundra CrewMax 5.7L White 2007 Honda Fit Burnt Orange Metallic 2006 Honda CBR 600rr White/Chrome 2007 Audi A4 2.0T (Her's) Black Moderator at Tundrachat.com

04-21-2008, 02:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 192	Just that the BFG's look 100 times meaner than the Nitto's. Don't get me wrong though both will perform well. Just depends if you want to fork out more $.

04-21-2008, 09:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh but the BFG's come in at about 60lbs each, this hurts your mileage. Im not sure what the Nitto's weigh. I also like the Toyo's and a local tire shop sells them.

04-22-2008, 02:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 316	I will find it online somewhere. I looked the Toyo's up just a bit ago and they are in the 42-45lbs range. I might run these as compared to the BFG's which come in at 60lbs.

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