Truck Tires

[Rick]

Thanks for the input so far. The reviews I have read on Discount Tires site, seem to be pretty positive for the Hankooks.

As far as terrain, it's my daily driver truck which gets used mainly on the highway back and forth to work. I head up a forest road a couple times a month to go hiking and to the pass in the winter time for snowboarding. I don't really think I need a MT even though they look better, but it's most likely overkill and not worth the loss in gas mileage for them. An AT tire has worked for me so far. I have checked Les Schwab but they don't really seem to be all that competitive in pricing, they are actually about $30 per tire it seems.

Sounds like a perfect application for the M55s. They aren't cheap,but they're a commercial LT tire. Made for serious abuse. Probably the best all around tire I've ever ran on my rigs.

Another thing to consider is that Discount tire can order any tire or wheel on the market. They aren't limited to whats in their store. Give them a call and see what they get for the M55s.

[tonymoe]

don't forget to check out 4 wheel parts wholesalers. We used to go down there with cash and get very good deals. If you watch they will have deals like buy 3 get one free with the bfg's and pro comps.
just another option

[batch]

I agree les schwab is really overpriced on all there stuff. i prefer to shop around and usaully you can find free shipping or buy 3 get one free , like at fourwheelparts

[jdb]

I am currently running cooper st all terrain tires and couldnt be happier they have about 40,000 miles on them and Ill easily get another 10,000

[PacificNWhunter]

Toyo M/T for me. I have them on my Toyota and they are awesome, I will continue to spend the extra money on them. Great in the snow and mud and are pretty darn quiet on the freeway. I know you don't want M/T's , my buddy loves the Toyo A/T's, gets good milage out of them as long as your good about rotating them.

[magnanimous_j]

I am in need of new tires by the time winter hits. Been shopping around and can't decide what to get. BFG AT's are always a great choice, but just found Hankook Dynapro ATm tires, which are about $40 cheaper per tire. Anyone have experience with these tires? Or any other recommendations to look at?

Not a truck, but my Hankook tires that I put on my 06 fusion for 400 bucks are far and away a better tire than the stock Michellin Pilots they replaced.

For my money, korean brands are a great value. Like my TV and computer monitor (samsung). 90% of the performance of a Japanese unit for 60% of the price.

[runniNgunnin]

Toyo M/T for me. I have them on my Toyota and they are awesome, I will continue to spend the extra money on them. Great in the snow and mud and are pretty darn quiet on the freeway. I know you don't want M/T's , my buddy loves the Toyo A/T's, gets good milage out of them as long as your good about rotating them.

i would have to disagree with you there.... my best freind has them on his built 85 toyota, and they are crap, all show no go... they did horrible in the snow, bad in the mud, BUT pretty good on the rocks when we were in 4 LOW LOW with his dual transfer cases...  
i would go with some iroks, or goodyear MTR's.....

[ICEMAN]

Toyo M/T, awesome on my Expedition, awesome in snow/mud.... might be crappy on a crappy rig? 

Anyway, Les Schwab will get my business, no better company around.

[runniNgunnin]

ice man you crack me up! everytime you post something, i think to myself who would listen to the advice of a 13 year old... hahaha!

[ICEMAN]

Yeah, didnt figure that would go so well...Toyota guys sure love them toyota's... 

[PacificNWhunter]

Toyo M/T for me. I have them on my Toyota and they are awesome, I will continue to spend the extra money on them. Great in the snow and mud and are pretty darn quiet on the freeway. I know you don't want M/T's , my buddy loves the Toyo A/T's, gets good milage out of them as long as your good about rotating them.

i would have to disagree with you there.... my best freind has them on his built 85 toyota, and they are crap, all show no go... they did horrible in the snow, bad in the mud, BUT pretty good on the rocks when we were in 4 LOW LOW with his dual transfer cases...  
i would go with some iroks, or goodyear MTR's.....

Seem to work fine on my 2001 Tacoma

[runniNgunnin]

TOYOTAS ARE KING

[runniNgunnin]

Toyo M/T for me. I have them on my Toyota and they are awesome, I will continue to spend the extra money on them. Great in the snow and mud and are pretty darn quiet on the freeway. I know you don't want M/T's , my buddy loves the Toyo A/T's, gets good milage out of them as long as your good about rotating them.

i would have to disagree with you there.... my best freind has them on his built 85 toyota, and they are crap, all show no go... they did horrible in the snow, bad in the mud, BUT pretty good on the rocks when we were in 4 LOW LOW with his dual transfer cases...  
i would go with some iroks, or goodyear MTR's.....

Seem to work fine on my 2001 Tacoma

they are awesome for normal offroad/gravel road aplications, but for REAL off road use, i wouldnt use them... i wouldnt take my 2001 tacoma on a jeep trail, lol no offense

[PacificNWhunter]

None taken, did not know we were talking about mudding and trail tires. I thought he wanted tires for daily and hunting purposes.

[quacker whacker]

from my experience, 35x12.50 bfg at on my '73 powerwagon were good. semmed to do everything pretty good, not the best mud tire, but did supprisingly well in the snow. 33x12.50 bfg mt on my '95 dodge. great in the mixed mud, hard packed, whatever. didn't seem too noisy (compared to my swampers i had on my powerwagon). seemed to wear well, sold the truck befor i could judge the mileage out of 'em. i'd consider buying this tire again for a 1/2 ton daily driver/ weekend wheeler. m55's i'm seriously considering for my new rig, '92 ford 3/4 ton diesel. we ran them on our ambo's and they got lots of miles on them and got real good traction in snow/ dirt roads, mostly everything our 2 wheel ambo's needed to get through.