KO2 Killers! Are the Toyo Open Country A/T III the Best All Terrain Tires for your Subaru Crossover?

Do you need a new set of all-terrain tires for your Subaru Crossover? If so, you might want to consider the Toyo Open Country A/T III. This tire is designed to provide excellent performance in all types of terrain, making it a great choice for winter tires.
In this video, we'll take a look at the Toyo Open Country A/T III and see how it performs in comparison to other tires on the market. We'll also discuss some of the features of this tire and see how it can benefit your Subaru Crossover. So whether you're shopping for tires or just want to learn more about the Toyo Open Country A/T III, this video is for you!
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[@Chase_Schrader]

What tires do you run? Let me know!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

General Grabber APTs. There a great daily A/T.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Nice! I have heard some good things about those too!

[@sherck15]

502 VT-spec Method Bronze wrapped with 225 75 R15 Open Country A/T III

[@Chase_Schrader]

That's a sweet setup!

[@subaruforester5062]

Terrc trac AT 2

[@martinr8278]

Now that’s a proper review. Well done, was looking at a set for my 16 Forester. This is a great video, and made me a believer in the quality and capability of these tires. That is a good looking Subaru by the way 🏆💯

[@Chase_Schrader]

Awesome! I'm glad the real-life testing was helpful to you. Thanks for watching! Building it has definitely been quite a journey!

[@jeremyledbetter8022]

Love how you narrated this video! It’s like I’m watching a Nat Geo on tires and over landing 😮

[@Chase_Schrader]

Thank you for the kind words! I put a lot of effort into narrating my videos and it means a lot to hear that people enjoy it. More content like this coming soon!

[@jclaytoncabral5106]

Excellent video, man! I been researching the best A/T tires for my 2015 Forester. I'm pretty much sold on these Toyos.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Thanks! Yeah they are great tires!

[@StanlyTPT]

@@Chase_Schrader More testosterone, Less estrogen & you will go a long way, young man. Good review. Cheers

[@TheCraftyTech]

1:55 I did that hill in my van last month, stock grand caravan, dragged my oilpan through 10 km of super hard snow to get there, on the fence about lifting my forester, i already rip through there, sometimes do river crossing,

[@Chase_Schrader]

Oh yeah, there is some pretty good tracks out there now! Well, if you are looking for forester parts, reach out to us at Flat 4 Offroad!

[@robertfarrand4204]

I have a 2011 Subaru Outback. Looking to do 1.5" lift and run 205/80/16 Toyo Open Country AT3. Any recommendations?

[@Chase_Schrader]

I don't believe they make a 205/80/16 Toyo Open Country AT3. What recommendations are you looking for?

[@robertfarrand4204]

Ye sorry I meant to say that I'm 70% on the road but still want to do some 'soft' roading. I'm UK based and have found the 205/80/16, it's a common Jimny size from the looks of it. It's my first off road setup, previous cars have been sporty/lowered, setup for cornering. May main thought is that too thin? Should I aim for 225? Is the lift enough? Cheers

[@Chase_Schrader]

I haven't seen a lot of 205/80/16 on Subaru's but with that lift you can fit a 28.5″ wheel, which is most commonly a 225/65-17 but if you wanted a 16 you could go to a 225/70-16 which they do make in the AT3s. But if you wanted something a little less aggressive you could go for an On-Road A/T like a Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015. You could probably get away with a 205/80/16 as it is only 2% difference.

[@jeremyriffle8146]

What size for 2001 Subaru Outback

[@Chase_Schrader]

215/75-15 is great with a 1-2" lift!

[@stevom190]

Hi. You have P - metric sizes or LT - metric sizes? what was the tread depth when the tire was new?

[@Chase_Schrader]

P rated, the LT are a bit heavier and not needed for a Subaru. 225/75R15 and Toyo says the tread depth is 13/32s new

[@stevom190]

Thank you for your response. I'm asking because I bought it and the depth is 9mm, I don't understand how it's possible for such a tire

[@Chase_Schrader]

Of course, yeah they have a pretty big tread

[@stevom190]

so I really don't understand how it is possible that my new ones only have a 9mm tread

[@Chase_Schrader]

9mm is pretty close to 13/32 so that seems right

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

Well I was going to ask you waht size wheels you have them on but I ca get them for my wheel specs! I might switch to those next time.

[@Chase_Schrader]

The wheels are 15x7 and the tires are 225/75R15 102T!

[@TheCreateOutdoors]

@@Chase_Schrader okay cool. I run 215/70R/16 on my 16x7s.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Nice that’s pretty standard!

[@JDabblju]

Here in Germany we have 215/60-16 as standard on the Forester SG. That's ok for normal forest paths and a bit mud. I have Dunlop Wintersport 5 on my Forry, they work better than expected but do not last very long on those gravel and mud roads.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Ah yeah winter tires have pretty good grip but don't last!

[@eze8024]

What are your wheel specs and tire size? Almost time for new tires on my sg forester

[@Chase_Schrader]

15x7 with 225/75R15 tires, the they are pretty big so you will have to do some modifications, check out the install video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3y6eIyNbsyYpqc

[@eze8024]

@@Chase_Schrader +15 offset? Any wheel spacers? I've been trying to decide between 225/75 and 235/75 🤷‍♂️

[@Chase_Schrader]

Yup +15! No spacers, 225 are tight with a 1.75in lift, I had to to a bunch of work with a hammer, 235 need at least a 2inch lift I would think

[@eze8024]

@@Chase_Schrader currently on about 2.5" lift with 15x7 +15 and 225/70/15 that need replacing soon. Figure 225/75 would fit but kind of worried about 235. But do want bigger 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@Chase_Schrader]

Nice! 235 would fit with a little bit of hammering an maybe folding the pitch welds if you haven't yet, the only concern would be the power!

[@ski77z]

Sweet video, excited to get my set tomorrow,. Btw And is your favorite words huh lol

[@Chase_Schrader]

Nice, they are a good choice! I guess so, but it’s better then saying um

[@subaruforester5062]

The toyo open country AT 3 are GARBAGE. Had them on my 2017 forester for 2 months this past winter here in New Brunswick. I've never been so scared to drive in my life Temps out here got down below -30 -35 multiple times this winter here. The tires turned rock hard and I was sliding all over the roads. I called toyo and spoke to a rep. He said the tires are not designed to go this low in Temps and they will get hard because of the compound. He said they had multiple calls due to this issue. . Took them off after 2 months and sold them off. I rock terra trac AT 2s now. Best tire I've used so far.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Interesting, I haven't heard of that issue before nor have I had that issue when the temps drop here, although we usually we are playing in the deep snow by then. That being said they still flex when aired down at those temps. I feel at that temperature most year around A/Ts are going to have an issue and a winter tire might be best for hard pack roads roads at -35C. Nice, I have head good things about those more budget orientated tires!

[@kodyadams5561]

YOU SHOULDN’T EVEN HAVE A LICENSE . THESE ARE THE BEST AT TIRE ON THE MARKET. STICK TO RIDING A BICYCLE AND STAY OFF THE ROADS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chase_Schrader]

@@kodyadams5561 You are right! They are the best…. for this application! Oops they have one 🫢 But I like riding my bikes, what’s wrong with that?

[@subaruforester5062]

@kodyadams5561 says the dipshit who lives in the usa and wouldn't know what its like in -30 below. Lmao

[@cloudchaser9951]

do you use em for the winter time? @@kodyadams5561

[@kmbiddle1]

Have you actually tried the KO2 tires on your Forester, to do a fair comparison? And if so, for the same amount of time? I think once you try KO2 you'll never go back

[@Chase_Schrader]

As an owner of Flat 4 Offroad, we have built quite a few vehicles with KO2s. Don’t get me wrong they are great tires especially in mud but we found they do leave a bit to be desired when it comes to noise and winter performance.

[@martinr8278]

Toyos I agree are much better than the KO2s in a number of different categories

[@f5fstop]

Really. Have to agree the AT3s are best all around AT tires; however, don't need this guy to tell me. Kids and their videos.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Good to hear that others agree with me! lol it’s my job haha