Originally Posted By: ronrackley
I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma with 205 75 R15 Michelin LTX M/S tires that are getting down close to their wear bars after 86,000 miles. They have been the perfect tires on this truck and I'd like to replace them with the same type, but Michelin no longer makes tires in this size.
What would be the recommended tire to give the same kind of service I've gotten out of these Michelins? I don't mind spending a good amount to get good tires.
Sad to see your size go away...we have the same issue with our 04 Wrangler's 15" wheels....not many left in that size, and many are trailer tires.
You could always go slightly larger, 235/75R15, and the LTX comes in that size:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=LTX+A%2FT+2
It would be about a 6% larger diameter:
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/205-75R15/235-75R15
Alternatively, if you wanted to change to 16" rims, the 235/60R16 is almost identical circumference to the ones on your truck.
http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator/205-75R15/235-70R15/225-65R16/235-60R16
Several tires of that size available, including Michelin Primacy and BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain. I have the BFG on the F150, very solid tire IMO, but mine are 10ply ymmv.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=235%2F&ratio=60&diameter=16
Best of luck whichever way you decide to go!
EDIT: and while I was crafting (and repeatedly editing) my overlong post, most of the comments became repeats!