Tonka_yellow

New tire review and pictures of Toyo Open Country M/T 285/75r16, they are 10 ply

OPEN COUNTRY M/T | Toyo Tires

My needs when looking at Mud Terrain tires

• mud traction
• highway noise
• tread life
• wet traction

After a long debate with my tire guy (aka my uncle, manager for sts) i decided to go with the Toyo M/T.

some pictures of the tire brand new


next to the 255/75r17 Rubicon take offs





The real test came when I had to drive back to school from new jersey without four wheel drive. Long story short I get to drive my jeep 6 hours without four wheel drive in the snow storm that hit Pennsylvania and Maryland. The day after Christmas at 7am I leave my house and begin my trip. The Snow starts to fall pretty hard after i get on I-68 west and i get stuck in traffic.

The tires are did great in the snow and i felt that the jeep was very stable at speed. Then out of know where traffic stops on 68. This is what I get stuck in for 4 hours.



By the time we start moving again there was 2 inches of snow and it was dark. I was worried about how they would do but by this time I was tired and just wanted to get back already. The traffic was all caused by people getting stuck going up the mountain on I-68 with the rest area on top. Once at the base of the mountain I could tell why people couldn't get up it. The amount of snow and ice stopped most cars and a few suvs from going about 20 or 30 feet. All I did to make it with two wheel drive was keep wheel spin down and keep the jeep moving forward. I had had to dodge a few cars at the begin but after that the jeep just climbed right up it.

The tires performed great and hooked up great in the snow. I had to try to get the jeep to kick out and slide around when having fun in a parking lot. The on road grip was amazing and they never felt loose in a corner. Balancing the tire was better then the kms that came from the factory. The only problem i had was the 16inch wheel rubbed the Brake caliber. I took a little off with a harbor freight grinder and they fit great after that. The wheels only rubbed in the front and it was very minimal. The only downside with this tire is that they are heavy but that is unsprung weight so I don't mind it.

If you have any questions just let me know.

Tonka_yellow

This is with a 16 inch wheel and 4 inch backspacing


They stick out just a hair and I havent rubbed at all yet. I will update this thread once i get them in some mud and four wheel drive.

webejeepin

Great write up, thanks! This was the first in depth write up with a MT I've come accross. As someone who drives lots in snow, I totally get what you said...and can picture being on the highway as you noted.

This gives me more to think about as I banter back and forth between getting Mickey T MTZs or the the ATZ's....threads like this gets me thinking back to the MTZs

red2010rubi

Great write up two quick questions what size did the tires actually measure and do you have a lift? Thanks.

webejeepin

Oh...and I hope the OP got their 4WD fixed too.

Tonka_yellow

Tire size i won't know till tomorrow afternoon.. i can't find a tape measure. I guess you can figure i have about a 1 inch lift all the way around. I found cheap set of 19/60 springs from a forum member a while back. When putting them on a 2 door you get an inch or two.

red2010rubi

Thanks for the update

Tonka_yellow

Thank you, i got 23mpg with no axles or drive shaft on the way home with the Rubicon take offs and 3.21 gears. On the way back i had bigger problems then gas millage. I should have the front end done on the 29th. If anyone is in new jersey and needs gears done, call Globex Performance in toms river. Great guys and great prices.

Power Hungry

I've got a set of 35x13.5x15 toyo mt's and they measure out to about 34 inches.

Tonka_yellow

what ply are they and what tire pressure are they at