Toyota Tundra Forum

I Was Going To Ask For A Tire Problem That Someone May Be Having.
Then I Realized The Tundras Don't Really Have Tire Wear Issues.
Maybe Someone Has Another Brand Vehicle That Has A Tire Problem.
Pic's Work Good.
How About A Tire Question

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2008 SILVER CREWMAX

• 5.7 LITER
• PIAA 540 X-treme White Driving Lighting System

I have a tire question! Are all tires labeled with white lettering on one side and black on the other, and If so whats the purpose of this? I see some people with white lettering and some without, I wonder if the tire shop asked which they preferred to show.
For example


Also, I have been wanting one of those tire covers for a set (4) of tires stacked up that you will see outside tire shops. Are these specially purchased or given as advertising? Is there a chance I could go to a tire shop and get one for free maybe? would they happen to have some extra normally? Do you consider this trash sometimes and throw them out?

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You can never get enough of what you don't need to make you happy.

Bill,

What is your opinion of Cooper AT tires??

Considering the brand as a replacement after my Michelins wear out (may be a while).

TIA, re.ac.tor

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'10 CM SR5 4x2, S.A. Built & Purchased Sept '09, 5.7L, Sandy Beach Metallic, Drug Information in Lay Language

GOOD QUESTION
EVERY TIRE SIZE MADE IS ENGINEERED WITH A VEHICLE, OR VEHICLES, IN MIND.
WHITE LETTERING HAS TO BE BUILT INTO THE SIDE OF A TIRE AND THEREFORE
1. - ADDS TO THE COST OF A TIRE.
2. - ADDS EXTRA MATERIAL TO THE SIDEWALL THUS CHANGING HOW THE TIRE WILL GENERATE HEAT DURING NORMAL USE. HEAT IS A TIRES ENEMY.

THAT BEING SAID, THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION IS NO

MOST WL TIRES CAN BE USED EITHER WAY UNLESS THEY HAVE A DIRECTIONAL TREAD. SOME SIZES ARE MADE BOTH WAYS, WL AND BLK. CERTAIN SIZES SUCH AS A HIGH SPEED RATED ZR TIRE ARE ALWAYS BLK. WL JUST WON'T FIT ON SOME REALLY LOW PROFILE TIRES AND WOULD LOOK OUT OF PLACE.

YOUR QUESTION ON THE TIRE BAGS.
MOST ARE FOR MARKETING AND WILL BE THROWN OUT AT SOME TIME. WE DON'T CONSIDER THEM TO HAVE A VALUE WHEN WE ARE DONE WITH THEM. I WOULD THINK A LOCAL SHOP WOULD GIVE YOU ONE.
THANKS FOR THE QUESTIONS.
BILL

COOPERS ARE OK, SOME PEOPLE LOVEM.
THEY ARE A LESS EXPENSIVE TIRE. IMHO THEY ARE NO MICHELIN, BUT DON'T COST AS MUCH EITHER. OH BOY, ON GOING TO RAMBLE ON HERE A MINUTE.
EVERYONE'S DRIVING SITUATION IS DIFFERENT AND THEREFORE A PARTICULAR BRAND OR TIRE TYPE MAY BE MORE SUITABLE FOR YOUR NEEDS.
NOW, IF YOU DON'T DRIVE OR GO OFF ROAD MUCH A LESS EXPENSIVE TIRE WOULD PROBABLY WORK FINE. A MORE EXPENSE BRAND TIRE MAY NOT SEEM TO BE A VALUE WHEN YOU'RE SHELLING OUT THE CASH, BUT WILL GIVE MORE BENEFITS IN THE LONG RUN. BETTER TREAD LIFE, LESS IRREGULAR WEAR, FEWER INJURIES WHICH MAY TAKE THE TIRE OUT OF SERVICE PREMATURELY.

THANKS FOR YOUR QUESTION.

What's my best option for a 20" tire for Tundra 4x4 that is on-road more than it is off-road, but when off-road is often in a very slick clay that tends to fill the treads and not clean out?

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2007 Tundra Limited Double Cab 4x4 Super White
Volant CAI
Pioneer AVIC Z-2 (hard drive upgrade to AVIC Z-3)
Key FOB Tailgate Lock (courtesy of Toxarch)
OEM back-up camera w/flip down monitor microswitch mod
Sirius Satellite Radio
WeatherTech Floor Liners
20" OEM alloy wheels
Line-X Bed liner
UWS Black Powdercoat Low Profile Toolbox
DU-HA underseat storage unit
JC Whitney Black Nerf Bars
Lund Interceptor II Bug Shield
Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller

I know that some people spray either oil or non-stick cooking spray to their deep tread boots to keep the clay from sticking between the tread. You have to wipe off the end of the tread so you don't bust, but it works pretty good. People also spray oil in their clean wheel wells to keep the mud from sticking underneath and make it much easier to clean the mud later. Maybe that will work on a tire as well. Just be careful when you first start driving on the road after spraying the tire.

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2007 SR5 Crewmax 5.7L 4x4
Mods: nerf bars, Truxedo tonneau, radar detector power, 3M clear bra, fog lights, black billet grille, rear differential breather, parking sensors, Line-X, power tailgate lock, hood safety latch mod, one off driving lights behind grille, Pioneer NAV w/ OEM camera, Flowmaster 50 SUV dual/dual, blue LED dash lights, Volant CAI, Llumar tint, CompuStar Pro alarm, ProComp 6066 20" wheels, Cooper Zeon LTZ 275/60/20 tires, OME HD coilover lift, Firestone helper air bags, stereo cable lock, Tekonsha P3 brake controller
All mod descriptions and pictures © 2007-2009 by Toxarch. They may be copied only for personal use and the mods may be done for non-profit only.

I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND PUTTING USED MOTOR OIL ON YOUR TIRES. PETRO PRODUCTS BREAK-DOWN TIRE RUBBER AND WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO FAILURE. I REALLY CAN'T SAY OF THE TOP OF MY HEAD HOW LONG IT TAKES. I'LL LOOK AND SEE IF I CAN FIND THE SERVICE BULLETIN AT WORK. SEEMS LIKE TOX'S SUGGESTION ON COOKING SPRAY WOULD BE MILD ENOUGH BUT I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE.

AS FAR AS YOUR TIRE FOR THE ROAD AND CLAY, IT'S GIVE AND TAKE WITH TRACTION. THE MORE OFF ROAD A TIRE IS THE LESS APPEALING IT WILL BE FOR ON ROAD. THINGS LIKE TIRE NOISE, WET TRACTION ARE SACRIFICED.
THE WRANGLER SIL-ARMOR IS ABOUT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, GREAT TRACTION, GREAT TREAD LIFE AND IT COMES IN P275/55R20. A LITTLE PRICEY BUT MOST 20" TIRES ARE.

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Thanks guys... appreciate the tip and the tire recommendation. BTW, what's the price on the 20" Silent Armor?

THE P265/55R20 SIL-ARMS ARE AVAILABLE $224.12 PLUS AN ESTIMATED $20 SHIPPING.

ANOTHER THING I HAVE A DEAL ON IS P275/65R20 SIL-ARMS OWL $159.95 + SHIP ONLY 4 LEFT

I'M PRETTY SURE GOODYEAR IS GOING UP 8-10 % OCT 1

SO ANYONE THAT NEEDS THESE 20'S SCOOPEM UP NOW

I'LL EVEN THROUGH IN A HAT. NO QUESTIONS ASKED !!!!! LOL


GIVE ME A CALL IF YOU WANT 518-563-6400
THANKS
BILL

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