Sillygirl

I'm looking at getting some new tires for my '05 xlt, and I've found an awesome deal on a set of Grapplers, and Open Countrys. I'd prefer the Toyo's, but they're 35", and the Grapplers are 33". I'm getting my 2.5" level done in the next few weeks, and I had originally planned on going 33", but my buddy who's installing the level with me at his shop says the 35's will fit. But, I'm still hesitant.
Also, I'm an everyday driver. I use my truck for work, as I'm a carpenter, so I'm well enough aware that the aforementioned rubber probably isn't my best bet. But I love the aggressive look, and that's what I'm going for.
So overall, whose ridden the Grappler rubber, and whose ridden the Toyo MT's? Whose ridden both and can compare? Pros, cons? Let me know. Thanks!

nickpatton_189

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Toyos are going to ride smoother, grpplers have that aggresive look and sound. There both great tires. Just depends on if you want 35's or 33's.

Black05lariat

35s fit fine id go with the Toyos if you drive a lot they will last longer and they don't hum bad

thumbbilly

Don't know anything about the toyos but the grapplers are awesome tires. They are extrememly loud on the road though!!!

thumbbilly

"extremely" my bad

Sillygirl

I like them both! My friend has a F350 with a 6" lift, and Toyo MT's on it, he says they've lasted him forever, about 80,000km, where the Grapplers have worn down really fast, within 30,000km. So I'm worried that since I drive a lot for my job that the Grapplers will wear much faster, and I'll end up replacing them again in a few months. I love the aggressive appeal of them, and I don't mind the noise. I like a little hum with my rubber and growl with my exhaust.
Also, apparently the 35's will rub, or that's what I'm being told. I prefer the size of the 35s, especially since I'm getting that level. But the guys keep telling me I'm going to grow tired of the rubbing, and have to trim. I hear different things from different people. I wish I just knew if I could get away with a 35 with minimal trim/rubbing/hassle, or just stick with a 33 and avoid the nonsense all together.

Black05lariat

keep them on stock rims you wont have to trim nothin they will just rub the is uca id you go aftermarket get some rims around a +10 offset and they wont rub no where at least mine didnt

Raybdogg

I had 33s on my 05 f150 got 60,000 out of them. I got a 2011 now with 35s and love them

Black05lariat

toyos or grapplers?

Sillygirl

You got 60,000 out of the Nitto's or the Toyo's?
I have 33's presently, but they seem tiny now. I much prefer the oversized look of 35's.