Shopping Toyo in Columbus? Columbus Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Toyo range for drivers in Columbus, OH. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Toyo is worth your money and which one is not.
The Toyo range, by what each line is for
These are Toyo’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- Extensa A/S II — touring all-season for cars and minivans
- Celsius II — all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating
- Proxes Sport — max-performance summer tire
- Open Country A/T III — all-terrain for pickups and SUVs
- Open Country R/T Trail — rugged-terrain: between all-terrain and mud-terrain
- Open Country M/T — mud-terrain for off-road use
- Observe GSi-6 — dedicated winter tire
What Toyo costs installed in Columbus
A Toyo price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Toyo suits drivers who modify trucks and want something more considered than a budget tire. The Open Country family runs from A/T III through R/T Trail to M/T, so match the tread to how much of your driving is off pavement. For cars and minivans, Extensa A/S II covers touring and Proxes Sport covers summer performance.
Toyo is a Japanese maker with an enthusiast lean. It is the name drivers reach for when they have lifted, leveled or otherwise modified a pickup and want something more considered than a budget tire. If a soft, hushed touring ride is your top priority, compare premium touring brands too, because Toyo's strength is on the truck and performance side.
Seven lines are listed on this page. Three are Open Country truck and SUV tires, where most of the brand's identity sits. The other four cover cars, minivans, snow and summer performance.
Open Country A/T III, R/T Trail or M/T: which one fits my truck?
Open Country A/T III is the all-terrain for pickups and SUVs. It suits a truck that lives on pavement and only meets gravel, a boat ramp or a muddy job site now and then.
Open Country R/T Trail is rugged-terrain, sitting between all-terrain and mud-terrain. You get more bite off the road than an A/T gives, with fewer road-manner penalties than a full mud tire. Open Country M/T is the mud-terrain for off-road use. Aggressive tread blocks generally mean more noise and a firmer feel on pavement, so ask what that trade looks like on your truck. If most of your miles are highway, M/T is the wrong tool.
What if I drive a car or minivan, or I'm dreading another Ohio winter?
Extensa A/S II is the touring all-season for cars and minivans. Celsius II is an all-weather tire with a severe-snow rating, which is the line to look at if you want one set of tires for all twelve months and still expect snowy winters in Columbus. Observe GSi-6 is a dedicated winter tire, the choice for drivers who will swap sets each season.
Proxes Sport is a max-performance summer tire. Summer compounds are built for warm pavement, so a car riding on them is not a car to leave on through a snowy Columbus January.
What should I check before buying, and how do treadwear warranties work?
Take the size, load index and speed rating from the placard on your driver's door, not from the tires currently fitted, since a previous owner may have changed them. Then find the DOT code on the sidewall. Its last four digits are the week and year the tire was built, and you can ask to see them before the tire goes on the rim.
Treadwear warranties are pro-rated: if a tire wears out early, the credit shrinks as tread is used up. Claims are commonly refused for wear caused by misalignment, underinflation, or curb and impact damage. Terms differ from line to line, so ask which terms apply to the exact line you are quoted.
Is Toyo a good choice if I just want a quiet commuter tire?
Extensa A/S II is the touring all-season for cars and minivans, so it is the line to look at. If hushed ride comfort outranks everything else, compare it against premium touring brands before you decide.
Does Toyo make a tire between all-terrain and mud-terrain?
Yes. Open Country R/T Trail is the rugged-terrain line that sits between Open Country A/T III and Open Country M/T. It suits a truck that sees real dirt but still has to drive home on pavement.
Can I run Proxes Sport in winter?
It is a summer tire, so it is not the right match for snow and cold. For Ohio winters, look at Celsius II for year-round use or Observe GSi-6 as a dedicated winter set.