I can't decide between Toyo MT or AT in 285/75R17

Thundercloud · 07-23-2009, 05:41 PM

I can't decide between the MT or AT for my stock replacement tires. The truck is my daily driving vehicle (all highway driving) but 12 times per year (long weekend trips) I will have a slip in truck camper on it that when fully loaded weighs 3700 lbs. I do off-road the camper to get away from the crowds. The things that concern me are: 1. Tire wear 2. Weight carry capacity. 3. Ability to fit spare tire under the truck (going to use the AT for this one for sure).
Does anyone have any experience with both the tires? Any help would be nice. Thanks.

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Thundercloud · 07-23-2009, 07:54 PM

Does anyone have experience with either one of the tires I am looking at? Which one do you think will last longer?

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2006 White 3500 CTD MegaCab 4X4, SRW, 6 speed, Line-X, Smarty Jr, PacBrake, Thuren/Carli Suspension, 285/75R17E Toyo Open Country AT.

bldrinker · 07-24-2009, 12:49 AM

I have the 285 75 17 AT don't like them. Seem to be wearing fast only have 3000k on them, don't of road for crap. Brother has the MT in 37 13.50 20 he drives like an old lady but they are holding up well, they are gettin some sun cracks. The truck sits outside all the time summer time temp hits 100 regularly he has had the tires 2yrs though I guess some cracks can be expected. I had good luck with my pro comp xtreme terrains. Good luck.

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cksh8me · 07-24-2009, 09:46 AM

I have the 285/75 17 Toy AT's 9k on them quiet, ride nice, no problem with off road traction. They hold 3970 pounds at 80PSI?. If I get 40 k out of them I'll be happy No signs of excessive wear with 9k. They helped my mileage (I recalc'd the speedo). At this point I'd buy them again. I did put a new one underneath, it fit no problem in the stock location. I put about 500 miles on them over maintained 60 mph gravel roads to crawling over a rock strewn road going into a lake. (ended up being dry what a waste of time)

I wasn't in the sandy conditions like you get around Hysteria I was on hard baked Nv back roads.

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MrNiceGuy · 07-24-2009, 02:38 PM

I vote go with the MT's. they look cooler, will do better off road, they are quiet for an MT, and they cant wear any faster than the AT's. I know two guys with the AT's and they will be getting something different next time, they wear fast.

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BBRam · 07-24-2009, 02:42 PM

I'll never buy Toyo again. I'll be lucky to get 30K out of them. But some have good luck with them.

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Thundercloud · 07-24-2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the info guys, it sounds like the AT wear too fast and if you rotate the MT often, they should last.

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txmegadually · 07-25-2009, 12:19 AM

The reason I went with the AT's over MT's was the 40K mileage warranty on this tire. As long as I rotate them,and maintain them,if they only last 10K miles,I won't have to cough up another $1500 for tires for my dually.

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**sofakingbad** · 07-25-2009, 12:26 AM

I like the MT's. i have had 3 sets....

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Thundercloud · 07-26-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txmegadually

The reason I went with the AT's over MT's was the 40K mileage warranty on this tire. As long as I rotate them,and maintain them,if they only last 10K miles,I won't have to cough up another $1500 for tires for my dually.

I bet the warranty is pro-rated. But even so its better than no warranty.

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Thundercloud · 07-27-2009, 02:07 PM

After much lementing I ordered the MT's today. Only time will tell if they are worth the extra

or not.

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Jay · 08-03-2009, 12:49 AM

Does anyone have any experience with the MT in the snow?

I'm on my second set of AT's and they wear out real quick, I've been thinking about the MT, but am afraid that they won't handle that great in the snow.

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Thundercloud Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Thundercloud's Truck Pics	I can't decide between Toyo MT or AT in 285/75R17 I can't decide between the MT or AT for my stock replacement tires. The truck is my daily driving vehicle (all highway driving) but 12 times per year (long weekend trips) I will have a slip in truck camper on it that when fully loaded weighs 3700 lbs. I do off-road the camper to get away from the crowds. The things that concern me are: 1. Tire wear 2. Weight carry capacity. 3. Ability to fit spare tire under the truck (going to use the AT for this one for sure). Does anyone have any experience with both the tires? Any help would be nice. Thanks. __________________ 2006 White 3500 CTD MegaCab 4X4, SRW, 6 speed, Line-X, Smarty Jr, PacBrake, Thuren/Carli Suspension, 285/75R17E Toyo Open Country AT.

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07-23-2009, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thundercloud Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Thundercloud's Truck Pics	Does anyone have experience with either one of the tires I am looking at? Which one do you think will last longer? __________________ 2006 White 3500 CTD MegaCab 4X4, SRW, 6 speed, Line-X, Smarty Jr, PacBrake, Thuren/Carli Suspension, 285/75R17E Toyo Open Country AT.

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bldrinker Cummins Nut Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hesperia Posts: 353 Thanks: 20 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts bldrinker's Truck Pics	I have the 285 75 17 AT don't like them. Seem to be wearing fast only have 3000k on them, don't of road for crap. Brother has the MT in 37 13.50 20 he drives like an old lady but they are holding up well, they are gettin some sun cracks. The truck sits outside all the time summer time temp hits 100 regularly he has had the tires 2yrs though I guess some cracks can be expected. I had good luck with my pro comp xtreme terrains. Good luck. __________________ 2006 2500 megacab 4x4 AFE stage 2, 4" banks exaust Edge EZ tuner

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cksh8me Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: castaic ca Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cksh8me's Truck Pics	I have the 285/75 17 Toy AT's 9k on them quiet, ride nice, no problem with off road traction. They hold 3970 pounds at 80PSI?. If I get 40 k out of them I'll be happy No signs of excessive wear with 9k. They helped my mileage (I recalc'd the speedo). At this point I'd buy them again. I did put a new one underneath, it fit no problem in the stock location. I put about 500 miles on them over maintained 60 mph gravel roads to crawling over a rock strewn road going into a lake. (ended up being dry what a waste of time) I wasn't in the sandy conditions like you get around Hysteria I was on hard baked Nv back roads. Last edited by cksh8me : 07-24-2009 at 09:48 AM.

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MrNiceGuy Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Wa Posts: 204 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts MrNiceGuy's Truck Pics	I vote go with the MT's. they look cooler, will do better off road, they are quiet for an MT, and they cant wear any faster than the AT's. I know two guys with the AT's and they will be getting something different next time, they wear fast. __________________ '02 6spd\|Gauge Pillar\|S&B Intake\|5" TBE\|fass\|HR-VP44\|110 stix\|ARP studs\|HTT 62/14\|BD Manifold Valair Clutch\|Adrenaline-Smarty stack\|BDS lift\|20" BMF Novakane's\|35" Rubber

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BBRam Super Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea MI Posts: 23,419 Thanks: 173 Thanked 248 Times in 162 Posts BBRam's Truck Pics	I'll never buy Toyo again. I'll be lucky to get 30K out of them. But some have good luck with them. __________________ 03-3500, DRW, QC, 4x4, R850 BD Twins, BD IC Boots, BD Billet Flexplate, Full Billet DTT Trans, Lockup Switch, SMARTY TNT-R / TS MP-8, Wicked Diesels Eliminator Fuel System & Coolant Bypass, Floor It Stage 3 CP3 & Rail Cap, BIG Stix's by FTE, ARP Head Stud's, Springs, Fluidampr, ATS ARC-FLOW, Mag-Hytec, AFE, Boost, Drive Pressure, Pyro, Fuel Pressure, Tran's Temp, Rail Pressure Gauge, GDP Ladder Bars, GrandRock 7" Miters. (R/T .021, 60' 1.76, 1/4 ET 13.03 @ 102.05 mph) July 2009 Cummins Forum ROTM Winner 95 1500 Sport 2wd Cummins Drag Truck under construction. "In search of the Magic Dyno"

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Thundercloud Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Thundercloud's Truck Pics	Thanks for the info guys, it sounds like the AT wear too fast and if you rotate the MT often, they should last. __________________ 2006 White 3500 CTD MegaCab 4X4, SRW, 6 speed, Line-X, Smarty Jr, PacBrake, Thuren/Carli Suspension, 285/75R17E Toyo Open Country AT.

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txmegadually Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts txmegadually's Truck Pics	The reason I went with the AT's over MT's was the 40K mileage warranty on this tire. As long as I rotate them,and maintain them,if they only last 10K miles,I won't have to cough up another $1500 for tires for my dually. __________________ 2006 3500 4wd Megacab Dually- AFE Stage 2,Pro Flow muffler w/5 in tip,Painless Products-Striker 1 module,Custom frt bumper,Custom running boards, Headache rack,Line X,Connex 3300HP CB, 2" leveling kit,Bilstein shocks,and Toyo Open Country AT 285/75/17 tires

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sofakingbad New Mexico Chapter President Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Cruces,NM Posts: 4,262 Thanks: 0 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts sofakingbad's Truck Pics	I like the MT's. i have had 3 sets.... __________________ 05 Cummins 4x4 auto 01 cummins 2wd 6speed 06 Duramax LBZ- sold

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Thundercloud Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Thundercloud's Truck Pics	After much lementing I ordered the MT's today. Only time will tell if they are worth the extra or not. __________________ 2006 White 3500 CTD MegaCab 4X4, SRW, 6 speed, Line-X, Smarty Jr, PacBrake, Thuren/Carli Suspension, 285/75R17E Toyo Open Country AT.

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Jay Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Jay's Truck Pics	Does anyone have any experience with the MT in the snow? I'm on my second set of AT's and they wear out real quick, I've been thinking about the MT, but am afraid that they won't handle that great in the snow. __________________ 2005 Quad Long Bed. 6 Speed, 3.73's, MBRP 409 no cat, AEM Workhorse intake with amsoil filter, 285/70 17 Toyo OC A/T on AR thug wheels, Isspro gauges, Quad X2, Smarty, Valair DD 3600#