It seems we all agree that the stock rubber on our FJs are a joke. Do any of you guys know what their expectancy is? I am tempted to trade them on some decent rubber, but might run them until they're worn out then do it. How long is that likely to be? I've been offered $40/tire by my tire shop. Does that sound about right?
Thanks in advance,
Paul.
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Hello chewey46 it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks, why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide a solution or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?
When I first got the truck Mrs. 5150 told me that, from her experience, most Factory Toyota Tires wear out in 20,000 - 25,000 miles, so I expected significant wear. I just hit 9,000 and the tread still looked great. Like you, I was going to wait to upgrade but the Bridgestone HT's didn't look like they were wearing much at all. So, I took the plunge, bought BFG AT's, and sold the stockies for 40 a piece this morning.
Thanks for the info guys. I might see if I can get some decent used rubber for it- last time I got a quote for 5 new ones, it was going to be over $600 including trades!
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'04 Mini Cooper S
'89 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
Gone but not forgotten;
'00 Range Rover 4.6 HSE (Sold 6/06)
'96 Land Rover Discovery (Sold 3/04)
When I first got the truck Mrs. 5150 told me that, from her experience, most Factory Toyota Tires wear out in 20,000 - 25,000 miles, so I expected significant wear. I just hit 9,000 and the tread still looked great. Like you, I was going to wait to upgrade but the Bridgestone HT's didn't look like they were wearing much at all. So, I took the plunge, bought BFG AT's, and sold the stockies for 40 a piece this morning.
How much did you have to fork out, including trade?
Well, at 16,600 miles my stock tires still have way too much tread. I'm expecting to make it through summer, then upgrade, unless I come up with some unexpected cash. (My wife's 4Runner needs tires real soon, and my checking account just can't take 2-sets of tires in the same month.)
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Re: Life expectancy of stock tires?
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