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SoCalJD · 04-21-2008, 01:08 PM

Hey all...newbie non "truck guy". It's finally time to replace original tires on 05' Tundra. Has the stock 16" BFG's on it. My teenage daughter drives it on smooth, SoCal roads, so I really don't need any snow/offroad or even rain capabilities. Current tires seem ok, and have lasted awhile, but I'm just wondering if there's a better way to go. Thanks.

Edit: My SA says he likes the Dunlops better, and they're actually cheaper. $640 total (before I start shopping).

Deznutjob · 04-21-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalJD

Hey all...newbie non "truck guy". It's finally time to replace original tires on 05' Tundra. Has the stock 16" BFG's on it. My teenage daughter drives it on smooth, SoCal roads, so I really don't need any snow/offroad or even rain capabilities. Current tires seem ok, and have lasted awhile, but I'm just wondering if there's a better way to go. Thanks.

Welcome! You really can't beat the BFG for all around use. Its a safe dependable tire that if kept inflated properly will give you the most miles for your buck. I say stick with BFG.

Deznutjob · 04-21-2008, 01:13 PM

Oh and where are the smooth So Cal roads?

ramoine · 04-21-2008, 01:13 PM

Welcome to the forum , BFG 's are pretty good .

SoCalJD · 04-21-2008, 01:28 PM

Thanks. Any thoughts on the Dunlops? Oh...the smooth roads are around San Diego.

Deznutjob · 04-21-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalJD

Thanks. Any thoughts on the Dunlops? Oh...the smooth roads are around San Diego.

Dunlop makes a great tire as well. Be patient bro, you will get a lot of reply's to your thread and eventually be happy with the decission you make. Actually they have been working on the roads around some LA areas and its getting better, now Cal trans just has to do something about a couple of the freeways.

jpnca · 04-21-2008, 01:53 PM

BUMP for smother CA roads

Go with BFGs

SoCalJD · 04-21-2008, 02:48 PM

Just wanted to give props to this board. I'm a member of an M5board, and everyone there is pretty cool. Not so on some other car boards I've visited. So I kinda expected: "*Another* tire thread? Check the threads and FAQ's a-hole!" Glad that didn't happen. Never understood why is *did*, since it takes less time to type: " stick with the BFG's" than it does to berate me. (Takes even less time to just ignore the question)

Meanwhile, I talked with someone whom I've bought tires from before and he recommends the Toyo (Open Country HD). Says they're about $100 cheaper (total), and have a 60kmi waranty. I'm a big Toyo fan. In fact, I'm putting RA1's on my M5 this week, and some T1R's on the wife's 3-Series this week. ($2300

) Any thoughts on them? Thanks again.

kit · 04-21-2008, 06:14 PM

Toyo's are a great tire as well. All of them are good Nitto, Toyo, BFG, Goodyear SA, Firestone Destination AT, and Revo's. Just depends how much you want to pay.

SoCalJD · 04-22-2008, 02:10 PM

One other thing: how many miles are the BFG's typically good for. I've only got 25k worth of *normal* (no off-road) miles on these. I thought I heard these things are good for 50k?

ramoine · 04-22-2008, 02:18 PM

I got 40 k on a set that were on a jeep.

Deznutjob · 04-22-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalJD

One other thing: how many miles are the BFG's typically good for. I've only got 25k worth of *normal* (no off-road) miles on these. I thought I heard these things are good for 50k?

I got 60k on some 33" AT's on and off road. These were on a 2000 Tundra 4wd.

kit · 04-22-2008, 11:06 PM

The mileage really depends how you drive. Because people on here claim certain miles that are far less and far greater than the warranty claimed on each tire. Keep in mind if you drive faster/harder/corner harder it will wear out faster. They are AT tires not pace setters or track tires.

04-21-2008, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
SoCalJD Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Tire recommendation Hey all...newbie non "truck guy". It's finally time to replace original tires on 05' Tundra. Has the stock 16" BFG's on it. My teenage daughter drives it on smooth, SoCal roads, so I really don't need any snow/offroad or even rain capabilities. Current tires seem ok, and have lasted awhile, but I'm just wondering if there's a better way to go. Thanks. Edit: My SA says he likes the Dunlops better, and they're actually cheaper. $640 total (before I start shopping). Last edited by SoCalJD : 04-21-2008 at 01:11 PM.

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,543	Welcome to the forum , BFG 's are pretty good . __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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jpnca Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 1,885	BUMP for smother CA roads Go with BFGs __________________

04-21-2008, 02:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
SoCalJD Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Just wanted to give props to this board. I'm a member of an M5board, and everyone there is pretty cool. Not so on some other car boards I've visited. So I kinda expected: "Another tire thread? Check the threads and FAQ's a-hole!" Glad that didn't happen. Never understood why is did, since it takes less time to type: " stick with the BFG's" than it does to berate me. (Takes even less time to just ignore the question) Meanwhile, I talked with someone whom I've bought tires from before and he recommends the Toyo (Open Country HD). Says they're about $100 cheaper (total), and have a 60kmi waranty. I'm a big Toyo fan. In fact, I'm putting RA1's on my M5 this week, and some T1R's on the wife's 3-Series this week. ($2300 ) Any thoughts on them? Thanks again. Last edited by SoCalJD : 04-21-2008 at 06:38 PM.

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04-21-2008, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
SoCalJD Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Thanks. Any thoughts on the Dunlops? Oh...the smooth roads are around San Diego.

04-21-2008, 06:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 247	Toyo's are a great tire as well. All of them are good Nitto, Toyo, BFG, Goodyear SA, Firestone Destination AT, and Revo's. Just depends how much you want to pay.

04-22-2008, 02:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
SoCalJD Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	One other thing: how many miles are the BFG's typically good for. I've only got 25k worth of normal (no off-road) miles on these. I thought I heard these things are good for 50k?

04-22-2008, 02:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,543	I got 40 k on a set that were on a jeep. __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

04-22-2008, 11:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
kit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 247	The mileage really depends how you drive. Because people on here claim certain miles that are far less and far greater than the warranty claimed on each tire. Keep in mind if you drive faster/harder/corner harder it will wear out faster. They are AT tires not pace setters or track tires.

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