June 2009 Archives

When it came time to update the tires on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner I spent countless hours researching the various options on forums, Web sites and magazines.   The first question you should ask yourself is how you plan to use the tires.  Since my 4Runner saw plenty of highway use and was my primary vehicle, I decided to go with an all terrain tire (AT).   Next, I looked at the options in the 265/70/17 P-Metric range and narrowed my search to a handful of trusted brands.  Based on reader reviews, a high ranking from Consumer Reports (subscription required) and a great price (all four, mounted and balanced for $620 from Farr Family Tires in Camp Hill, PA) I went with the Nitto Terra Grapplers.