Recent content by 2_Tall_Mitchell

I second fixing. My wife totaled her 4Runner a few weeks ago that we bought last year for 30k. Bought a minivan this time around for 22k. With the same term, the payment came out the same as we were paying because of the ridiculous interest right now. And I have a 780 credit score.

I’d steer clear. All issues mentioned above and also known to have issues with exhaust manifold/precat unit. They would crack on the top weld of the pre cat. Have to replace the whole header. $400 if you don’t mind wrenching yourself. Not a bad fix but coupled with the known CVT issues, I’d pass.

For what it’s worth, I ALWAYS had more engine noise with PP. 4.0L Nissan Xterra, 2.4L Kia Optima and 5.3L Z71. Always had more engine noise with that oil and vanilla Mobil 1. Great oils and it was probably fine but why run it if it bothers you. I had better luck with Castrol and HM versions of...

I decided to step up to the 245/75r17.

Well, TD didn’t have 4 Generals in the warehouse. They gave me the higher priced Yokohama Geolander G015’s for the same price. I was second guessing not going with these anyway. I’ll update with an initial impression and a 5-10K impression.

I know, seems upon first inspection they would be terrible in rain but I looked at several reviews as well as anecdotal forum reviews and it seems universally admitted that they’re great in rain. We’ll see. I also imagine any modern AT would be quiet enough to suit me. I had one bad experience...

If money wasn’t a consideration I would have absolutely got the Revo 3’s. Rave reviews and look great. If the truck was my daily driver I would have ponied up for them.

Allegedly it’s the old at3 and they just kept making it for Walmart only. Not sure how true that is. Ended up ordering the General Grabber ATX in 245/75r17. Found them on sale with TireDiscounters cheaper than any other tire and it came with the free alignment. If I hate them in a year I’ll sell...

And it’s capable of plenty with an AT. As stated before, I’m not looking for an AT that I can run 100mph in the rain with or run at 20 db of noise, I’m simply looking for an AT that is better in those regards than other AT’s. I asked if anyone had experience with above stated tires in regards to...

I’ve only owned this truck for a couple months. Currently has some Kelly HT’s that came on it. I’ve owned SEVERAL trucks in the past with a variety of AT tires. Old version of falken wildpeaks, Toyo AT2’s, Mastercraft MXT, Nitto terra grapplers, ridge grapplers. Most recently Cooper evolution...

GY’s in my experience are horrible at anything and everything.

Interesting read. I do wonder if fwd would cause soft AT to wear faster? I almost never need to rotate my tires due to wear on rwd(I do it anyway) but must rotate religiously on my fwd vehicles because the fronts will definitely wear quicker. Just a thought with no real backing. Also noticed the...

Thank you. My only reason for looking for an AT with “great wet traction” is because I know some can very easily suck on wet roads and some do pretty good. I figure the “best wet traction AT’s” will be better described as acceptable compared to street tires. Found myself sliding sideways into...

It definitely won’t make a street truck a trail boss but for my trails anyway it does make a difference. I’ve had 2wd trucks with at’s and it definitely helps as opposed to HT tires. North alabama is one of the few places you really can get away with running a 2wd truck and it work well. I...

I have heard good things about the Kumhos but have hesitated for some reason to add to the shortlist. Maybe I should reevaluate them. Thank you.