A tire thread

[XAFSSGT]

I've got Duratracs on my Jeep, and I like them.

They are relatively quiet, and seem to grip the road in plenty of conditions without effort.

With that said, I've got my eyes on Nitto Trail Grapplers when these die.

I've heard so much good stuff about them, and really like the tread pattern.

[Kittman]

Don't overlook the manufacturer's rebate offers.  Often if there is a substantial rebate you could upgrade to a better quality tire than you originally thought you could afford, thus sweetening the deal, and making for a more enjoyable tire purchase.

Personally I only put BF Goodrich AT's on my trucks.

[CAMPMEAT]

I run HANKOOK DYNA PRO ATM 285x70x17 10 ply bought online from DISCOUNT TIRE online for $825 to my door. Then paid a shop to install them for another $100.

I saw these while getting an alignment. The tire shop was pretty busy so I never got a chance to ask about them. How do they do in the snow/ice?

Not good. I use them in the summer only. I've had 3 sets of these tires and currently run them on my '13 Duramax too. They are great highway tires if you keep them aired up and rotated..

[Mossy]

I run HANKOOK DYNA PRO ATM 285x70x17 10 ply bought online from DISCOUNT TIRE online for $825 to my door. Then paid a shop to install them for another $100.

I saw these while getting an alignment. The tire shop was pretty busy so I never got a chance to ask about them. How do they do in the snow/ice?

Not good. I use them in the summer only. I've had 3 sets of these tires and currently run them on my '13 Duramax too. They are great highway tires if you keep them aired up and rotated..

Thanks!

[Westside88]

I went with the ST Maxx after much searching and I'm not disappointed. I previously ran BF Goodrich AT's ( I've had 4 sets in a row) which are a fine tire also. I was just looking for a little more bite. I've had them about 8 months. So far I've been impressed with off road use as well as wet pavement grip. I'm looking forward to trying them in snow soon

[nickrj11]

I run BF Goodrich all terrains on my pickup. Good tread life, good traction, great in the snow. Every Good Year set I've ever had has literally come apart- chunks of tread coming off, sidewalls splitting. Wouldn't put them on a wagon. I dont have any expereince with the others youve listed

have you seen the new ones? I just saw them last week     
Much more aggressive side wall tread for the deeper snow & mud traction

I had them put on my Colorado... Best tire I've ever had. I had Maxxis Big Horns on my jeep which were good tires and Toyo's on my dodge which I didn't care for. The new BFG's have no road noise despite the more aggressive tread pattern, Great tread life and have had absolutely no issues. One of my friends has them on his 3/4 ton Dodge and my other buddy has them on a 3/4 ton Chevy. All love them. 700 out the door at Costco.

[Alchase]

I love BFG AT KOs. Last year I got so mad at the price increase I bought  Cooper STs instead for half the cost. I have so far been pleasantly surprised at how good the Cooper STs are performing.
I am not ready to say they are better then AT KOs, but they are close, and at that price the KOs were going for I could buy two sets of Coopers.

[pd]

Most of my friends will tell you that I am a self-appointed Tire Researching guru

So, stock size on the 18 inch rim should be 275/65/18
32 inches tall by 10.75 wide.

I run 275/70/18 Fierce Attitude MT's on my F150
33 inches tall, same width at 10.75 wide in round numbers.

I prefer to keep the narrower width for fuel economy, because you will likely lose fuel economy by the change in gear ratio from going taller.  No point in losing more fuel economy with more rolling resistance and resistance with wider, but option 2 would be to go to 285/65/18.
32.5 inches tall and 11.25 wide

It appears that you were exploring a mix all terrain and mud terrain on the lighter side of the mud terrains  Cost will be a huge factor depending on which you prefer as the MT's are almost always more expensive.

I think in the All terrain the KO2's are difficult to beat for performance, longevity (if rotated regularly and alignment maintained) and cost.  Although the cost went up when BFG went to the KO2 over the traditional KO

I am fond of the Pro Comp Extreme AT if you want something wider and a blend of mud terrain and all terrain.  295/65/18 - 33 inches tall x 11.6 wide  - watch for the buy 3 get 1 free sale. 

More expensive, but a cool looking foot print is the Cooper Zeon LTZ - 275/70/18.  They are blend between all terrain, and mud terrain with a really square look.

I have the Cooper AT3 on my Explorer and have referred several friends to them.  They are one of the best in the snow and wear really well.  I have been super happy with them.

those are  few of my thoughts.  I have explored them all and ran 1/2 of the tires on various rigs and be happy to share my thoughts.

Dear Tire Researcher Guru, keep on advising.  I also have 275/65/18 on my 2013 F-150.  The truck currently wears the OEM Goodyear Wranglers (4-ply) garbage tires.  I have have 3 splits and 1 nail in 29,000 miles.  The nail was bad luck, the 3 splits were on gravel roads in the NF, and this is unacceptable.  I will switch to 10-plys sometime in 2016.  One of my partners just bought a set of Coopers in 10 ply, and they seem really good.  The Coopers are inexpensive (he paid $800 out the door).  I normally buy all tires at Les Schwab, but the Toyo ATs are pricing at $1,100 or so.

Give me your thoughts on the best one or two tires to go with for me.  I don't care much about fuel economy (currently running an even 18mph highway).  I won't drive much in the snow or mud (I carry heavy chains all year).  The main thing is not to split tires on bad roads in the woods while hunting.

[swanny]

I've had the Duratrac on my 02 Silverado since they came out. They have been stellar tires, good road manners on the highway and excellent on forest roads unloaded or with the bed full of wood. I wouldn't hesitate to put them on again.

I just (Friday) had the new BFG AT KO2 put on my 4Runner. Can't comment on their performance yet,but they look good 

[DOUBLELUNG]

I've been running KO2s on my Ram 1/2 ton since September and am very impressed.  Great in snow and rain, have not done a lot of mud but what I did during deer season they handled.  Another happy Discount Tire customer, the Falkens they sold me previously were not worn out, but really mediocre performance in snow/ice.  They gave me a credit for the remaining tread life of the Falkens, even though they had 45,000 miles on them, which they had discontinued because of low customer satisfaction.  They'll get my business again.

[boneaddict]

I swear by Toyo M-55s.    10 ply.  A majority of loggers that I've communicated with swear by them too.   Problem is, I am sick of les schwab.   Not sure what I am willing to do.   Love the tire, getting sick of their service, and antics.

[Rick]

I swear by Toyo M-55s.    10 ply.  A majority of loggers that I've communicated with swear by them too.   Problem is, I am sick of les schwab.   Not sure what I am willing to do.   Love the tire, getting sick of their service, and antics.

Have Discount tire order them for you.  Despite popular belief, Toyos aren't just available at Les Schwab

[Boss .300 winmag]

I swear by Toyo M-55s.    10 ply.  A majority of loggers that I've communicated with swear by them too.   Problem is, I am sick of les schwab.   Not sure what I am willing to do.   Love the tire, getting sick of their service, and antics.

Ah the old quarterly tire thread. 


As long as you leave your wallet on the counter there great! 

[bobcat]

I'll buy nothing but Coopers for my truck. Bought the last set at Discount Tire. With the $75 Cooper rebate I paid $540 out the door if I remember correctly.

Cooper tires are made in the USA and are generally priced lower than any other comparable brands.

[Bob33]

Ah the old quarterly tire thread. 

Are you getting a little tired of it?