Trailhunter looking to replace the garbage OEM tires

[Blackwater]

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).

I think the 285/75/17 would be too heavy for me. Also does a 34" fit in a trail hunter stock? I think a bigger side walled and wider 285/70/17 is the perfect balance since its also SL load. Those KO3's do look really good in that size on the taco

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[Gampy164]

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?

The fitment is just right for the wheel offset.

 

[PNWkip]

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?

275 would totally be fine with your lift. I had 275 on my SR5 with stock suspension for a minute with no rubbing or issues on or off road. These were the 275 on a truck with the factory ride height of the SR5 & Off Road. You've got the extra lift that only the TH and the Pro get. You can get some big ass tires if you want them.

 

[Corn-Taco]

275 would totally be fine with your lift. I had 275 on my SR5 with stock suspension for a minute with no rubbing or issues on or off road. These were the 275 on a truck with the factory ride height of the SR5 & Off Road. You've got the extra lift that only the TH and the Pro get. You can get some big ass tires if you want them.

Thank you, real field feedback is priceless.

 

[shackley]

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?

Didn’t replace spare. Same diameter.

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?

This is my TH after installing Nokian Outpost nAT 285/70/17 and Black Rhino Etosha 17/8.50 wheels (see signature).

 

[OldOre]

I've had Falken Wildpeaks (SLs) on my TRD OR for almost two years. They're a good compromise for backroad/offroad and daily commuting. Quiet and do well in rain on the streets.

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