DrPerez007
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- Steve
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- ‘05 Jeep TJ & ‘19 JLU; ‘19 Ranger Lariat; Charger
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Good Day All! I am new to this Forum and certainly happy to be here. I have followed this since purchasing my Lightning Blue 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat (Sport) in December. I bought the Ranger to replace my 2011 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab. You have given me so many good ideas and lightened my wallet all at the same time, so I do not know if I should thank you or bitch at you. LOL
Nevertheless, I’ve ordered my F-O-R-D grill from Toyota Accessories Guy (go figure), talked with my dealer about the Ford Performance “Suspension Leveling Kit,” had my box sprayed by Line-X, and now looking at tires to replace the factory feet. Seems to be a limited amount of discussion here on that subject, so I thought I would throw this into the works. As you can see, I’m a Jeep guy (although I am also a member of the Bronco6g Forum and seriously considering that for my next 4WD) and have run thru a multitude of tires over the years on my seven different Jeeps (and numerous cars). My 2005 TJ runs on Hercules Terra Trac M/T; good price and travel less than 1,000 miles a year. For awhile I was a big Mickey Thompson fan, using his Baja ATZ’s on my 2008 JKU (since sold). But then I became very weight conscious (does my rear end look fat in these tires?). So I run the non “LT” Nitto Ridge Grappler (285/70R17) on my 2016 JKU. Almost a dozen pounds lighter per tire and about a $250 cost savings for five over the ATZ. My TJ is my “off road” vehicle and my JKU does mostly volunteer “rescue response,” so the occasional ditch or field travel and, of course, plenty of snow and the mall (wifey).
For my Ranger, I have decided to go with 265/70R17 rubber (based much on information in this forum). I was again looking over tires, watching weight, performance, and cost figures, and was almost set to pull the trigger on either the Ridge Grapplers or the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. I like my Nitto’s and would not hesitate to buy another set. I was a bit surprised at some of the negative comments I read about this tire, but no one tire is going to please every audience.
Then I stumbled upon a brand new, just-released tire, the TOYO Open Country A/T III. The new TOYO has allegedly improved some of the areas associated with complaints about the old A/T II tire, mainly, “wet braking and performance, durability, off-road grip, and a quiet, comfortable ride.” In addition, the A/T III is three-peak “Mountain Snowflake” qualified for severe snow conditions. It’s available in LT, P, and flotation sizes. In the “P” (SL load) 265/70R17, the tire weighs only 41 pounds; the two LT versions (both “E” rated) weigh 48 pounds each. You also have your choice of two different sidewalls.
Since my tire purchase is on hold as is the rest of the world, I will probably not get to it until May or June (and work is keeping me plenty busy). I am hoping there will be a few more reviews out by then (the couple I have read to date are both very positive). But unless I see or hear something really negative, this will be my new Ranger rubber. If anyone has any comments or knowledge about this new TOYO, I am all ears. FWIW, I have nothing to do with TOYO or any tire manufacturer or dealer. I have posted the TOYO link here to the tire (scroll down to the A/T III).
Stay healthy everyone. Keep your distance...
P.S. I really like my Ranger!
https://www.toyotires.com/tire-finder/size/265-70-r17/
Nevertheless, I’ve ordered my F-O-R-D grill from Toyota Accessories Guy (go figure), talked with my dealer about the Ford Performance “Suspension Leveling Kit,” had my box sprayed by Line-X, and now looking at tires to replace the factory feet. Seems to be a limited amount of discussion here on that subject, so I thought I would throw this into the works. As you can see, I’m a Jeep guy (although I am also a member of the Bronco6g Forum and seriously considering that for my next 4WD) and have run thru a multitude of tires over the years on my seven different Jeeps (and numerous cars). My 2005 TJ runs on Hercules Terra Trac M/T; good price and travel less than 1,000 miles a year. For awhile I was a big Mickey Thompson fan, using his Baja ATZ’s on my 2008 JKU (since sold). But then I became very weight conscious (does my rear end look fat in these tires?). So I run the non “LT” Nitto Ridge Grappler (285/70R17) on my 2016 JKU. Almost a dozen pounds lighter per tire and about a $250 cost savings for five over the ATZ. My TJ is my “off road” vehicle and my JKU does mostly volunteer “rescue response,” so the occasional ditch or field travel and, of course, plenty of snow and the mall (wifey).
For my Ranger, I have decided to go with 265/70R17 rubber (based much on information in this forum). I was again looking over tires, watching weight, performance, and cost figures, and was almost set to pull the trigger on either the Ridge Grapplers or the Falken Wildpeak AT3W. I like my Nitto’s and would not hesitate to buy another set. I was a bit surprised at some of the negative comments I read about this tire, but no one tire is going to please every audience.
Then I stumbled upon a brand new, just-released tire, the TOYO Open Country A/T III. The new TOYO has allegedly improved some of the areas associated with complaints about the old A/T II tire, mainly, “wet braking and performance, durability, off-road grip, and a quiet, comfortable ride.” In addition, the A/T III is three-peak “Mountain Snowflake” qualified for severe snow conditions. It’s available in LT, P, and flotation sizes. In the “P” (SL load) 265/70R17, the tire weighs only 41 pounds; the two LT versions (both “E” rated) weigh 48 pounds each. You also have your choice of two different sidewalls.
Since my tire purchase is on hold as is the rest of the world, I will probably not get to it until May or June (and work is keeping me plenty busy). I am hoping there will be a few more reviews out by then (the couple I have read to date are both very positive). But unless I see or hear something really negative, this will be my new Ranger rubber. If anyone has any comments or knowledge about this new TOYO, I am all ears. FWIW, I have nothing to do with TOYO or any tire manufacturer or dealer. I have posted the TOYO link here to the tire (scroll down to the A/T III).
Stay healthy everyone. Keep your distance...
P.S. I really like my Ranger!
https://www.toyotires.com/tire-finder/size/265-70-r17/
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