Trailhunter looking to replace the garbage OEM tires

[Blackwater]

I have a 2025 trailhunter and I am sick of the OEM tires. Ive had 3 leaks already and they seem poor in rain and off-road. Ive also heard that they aren't great in snow. I do a lot of trips up north where my parents live and I want decent snow performance. I have also had weird alignment issues but i'm now going to go 3rd party away from the dealership they seem to not be very helpful. They have improved a lot but it's not where id like it to be. I have 11,000 miles on the tires and I initial thought about going the Duratrac route like my old tacoma but I really don't want E-Load tires and on top of that I want thicker side walls. I don't need a massive tire 33ish is fine. I have seen a lot of people on here running the Falken AT4w's and I was thinking of doing a method 703 17" with 35mm offset and then an SL rated 285/70/17 AT4. What are yalls thoughts?

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[jetrex86]

I have the same OEM tires and wheels on my TRD OR. I don't do much off roading or travel in snow so the OEM meets my needs for now. I have seen a lot of comments and videos on how good the Falken AT4ws are off road. My suggestion would be to also look into the BFgoodrich K03s which I hear are also very exceptional. I would say either one of them should be up to meeting your needs. Good luck bud!

 

[jackvz]

I have a 2025 trailhunter and I am sick of the OEM tires. Ive had 3 leaks already and they seem poor in rain and off-road. Ive also heard that they aren't great in snow. I do a lot of trips up north where my parents live and I want decent snow performance. I have also had weird alignment issues but i'm now going to go 3rd party away from the dealership they seem to not be very helpful. They have improved a lot but it's not where id like it to be. I have 11,000 miles on the tires and I initial thought about going the Duratrac route like my old tacoma but I really don't want E-Load tires and on top of that I want thicker side walls. I don't need a massive tire 33ish is fine. I have seen a lot of people on here running the Falken AT4w's and I was thinking of doing a method 703 17" with 35mm offset and then an SL rated 285/70/17 AT4. What are yalls thoughts?

What are the OEM tires on the Trailhunter?

 

[jetrex86]

265/70R18 GOODYEAR TERRITORY RT

 

[Blackwater]

I have the same OEM tires and wheels on my TRD OR. I don't do much off roading or travel in snow so the OEM meets my needs for now. I have seen a lot of comments and videos on how good the Falken AT4ws are off road. My suggestion would be to also look into the BFgoodrich K03s which I hear are also very exceptional. I would say either one of them should be up to meeting your needs. Good luck bud!

I have looked at those but I mean the reviews on the Falken seem great especially for road noise and I like the look better. Wasnt a massive Ko2 guy either. Yeah I don't "need" new tires I want them and I think I got unlucky with mine having all the issues.

 

[PNWkip]

Nitto G3s have been awesome for me

 

[shackley]

I have a 2025 trailhunter and I am sick of the OEM tires. Ive had 3 leaks already and they seem poor in rain and off-road. Ive also heard that they aren't great in snow. I do a lot of trips up north where my parents live and I want decent snow performance. I have also had weird alignment issues but i'm now going to go 3rd party away from the dealership they seem to not be very helpful. They have improved a lot but it's not where id like it to be. I have 11,000 miles on the tires and I initial thought about going the Duratrac route like my old tacoma but I really don't want E-Load tires and on top of that I want thicker side walls. I don't need a massive tire 33ish is fine. I have seen a lot of people on here running the Falken AT4w's and I was thinking of doing a method 703 17" with 35mm offset and then an SL rated 285/70/17 AT4. What are yalls thoughts?

I have Nokian Outpost nATs 285/70/R17 that are SL, are great in snow and rain, and in the desert as well. They are very light (ca. 46 lbs). Even the E series are only 53 lbs.

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[Blackwater]

I have Nokian Outpost nATs 285/70/R17 that are SL, are great in snow and rain, and in the desert as well. They are very light (ca. 46 lbs). Even the E series are only 53 lbs.

If there are 20 people responding, there will be 23 different recommendations.

haha yeah thats true tires are very subjective. I think I'm going to go to a 17" rim for sure and a 285/70. I really am digging the falkens looks and the reviews. How do you like the size combo? Does it look better and its totally fine stock like that full lock even full suspension compression?

 

[shackley]

haha yeah thats true tires are very subjective. I think I'm going to go to a 17" rim for sure and a 285/70. I really am digging the falkens looks and the reviews. How do you like the size combo? Does it look better and its totally fine stock like that full lock even full suspension compression?

The diameter is about the same as the Trailhunter OEM, but wider. The Nokians are snow rated, but so are the Falkens, but much heavier.

 

[Blackwater]

The diameter is about the same as the Trailhunter OEM, but wider. The Nokians are snow rated, but so are the Falkens, but much heavier.

Okay so then they are close to OEM specs as far as size just a little wider and chunkier tire compared to rim. I ordered it all will be put on Feb 6th! Ill keep you all posted. Did you replace the spare?

 

[Gampy164]

I have P275/70R18 (~33.2”) Toyo Open Country AT3 tires on my stock Trailhunter wheels. The tires are standard load, and they have been great this winter.

 

[Blackwater]

I have P275/70R18 (~33.2”) Toyo Open Country AT3 tires on my stock Trailhunter wheels. The tires are standard load, and they have been great this winter.

That is a great looking truck! Tires look good. Side note does that roof rack make any noise or wind noise?

 

[Gampy164]

That is a great looking truck! Tires look good. Side note does that roof rack make any noise or wind noise?

Yes. Most roof racks do, but it is not as bad as what I’ve read about the original factory one.

 

[Briscoelab]

I've been very happy with the KO3 in 275/70R18. Yes, it's an E rated tire but it rides well and does great in the snow. I don't like 285 width tires in the standard "33"" size (285/70r17) for snow and wet road performance. I've always felt that width tire did better with a higher aspect ratio of a 285/75r17 or a 35x11.5R17 (falken AW4W is awesome in this size as a C load tire.. but maybe a bit too big for most people on a Tacoma).

 

[Corn-Taco]

Picked up a "new to me" trail hunter that came with these Cosmo mud tires. I'm not a mudding guy plus it had spacers which I'm not a fan of.

With so much tire noise (as loud as the which oil is best), I opted to go back to OEM size and the BFG KO3's. I'll try these and if I like them the next set will be 275/70-18's like on Gampy164's.

@Gampy164 is the fitment on the 275's ok?

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