Best all-terrain tires for a Toyota Tacoma?

Question

I recently picked up a 2022 Toyota Tacoma and I’m ready to swap out the stock tires for something more capable. I do a lot of highway commuting during the week, but I spend my weekends hitting moderate fire roads and some muddy trails, so I need a solid balance of on-road comfort and off-road grip. I’m specifically looking for something with decent wet-weather traction and minimal road hum. I've been eyeing the BFGoodrich KO2s and the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws, but I’m curious what you guys are actually running on your rigs. For those with a similar setup, which all-terrain tire gives the best tread life without sacrificing too much performance in the dirt?

dtxfufuuey · Accepted Answer

I went through this last year. I wanted to save some cash, so I skipped the big names and tried the General Grabber A/TX All-Terrain Tire. I've been super happy with teh performance—they’re usually around $180-$210 per tire. Honestly, the wet-weather traction is solid thanks to the siping, and they're surprisingly quiet on my commute. For a budget-friendly option, they've been great in the mud too!

gdydzftolz · Answer

Hi there, and congrats on the new rig! Honestly, I’m pretty new to the off-roading scene myself, so I've been extra cautious about making changes. For your situation, I would suggest looking at the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W All-Terrain Radial Tire.

I’ve been running them on my Tacoma for about six months now. I was really worried about road noise for my commute, but they’re actually super quiet... well, at least compared to what I expected! They feel very stable in the rain, which was a huge safety concern for me. I haven't done anything crazy, just some muddy fire roads, but they haven't slipped once. I did look at the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2, but I heard they can get a bit slick on wet pavement as they age. FWIW, I’d definitely recommend chatting with a professional shop just to be safe before you commit. Hope this helps!

vfltutdhjy · Answer

I spent way too much time obsessing over this stuff when I first got my truck. I'm always worried about losing mpg or having a blowout on some trail in the middle of nowhere, so I tend to play it safe with my gear. If you want something super reliable that doesnt sound like a plane taking off, here is what I have looked into.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S All-Terrain are basically the kings of wet weather. They have these specialized sipes that really grab the pavement when it is pouring, which is a huge peace of mind thing for me.

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 LT265/70R17 are what everyone runs because they are tough as nails. The sidewalls are beefy so you dont have to baby them on those fire roads, tho they are a bit heavier than stock.

Michelin LTX A/T 2 All-Season Radial is the conservative choice. They arent the best in deep mud, but for reliability and tread life, nothing else really touches them. Honestly, if you're doing mostly highway with some light weekend stuff, the Coopers are probably the safest play. They're quiet but still look aggressive enough to not be embarrassing at the trailhead... plus they handle the rain way better than the old school designs.