Its time for new tires and I need some advice. I've been looking into the LTX or the Dura Grappler. I want 285/75/16 (LTX or Dura Grappler) or 305/70/16 (Dura only). I have had a set of the LTX in the past but they were on a tahoe. I couldn't ask for a better longevity and ride quality. The only thing is they are D-rated and have a max load of 3307 while the dura grappler is E-rated and has a max load of 3527.

Which one is best for my 2500 4x4? How do these tires compare and is the E-rated tire manditory for my truck?


BTW, I have a set of 305/70/16 Mastercraft Courser on right now that are 2-ply D-rated w/ max psi of 50. If I tow ANYTHING they truck bounces all over the road and feels VERY unsafe...

The Mich LTX on my truck are load range E. Different size though.

I have a set of nittos and they have worn down really fast.

I have a set of nittos and they have worn down really fast.

Are they Dura Grapplers? I was thinking these were suppose to last 50-60K?

In my opinion, there is absolutely no better tire then a Michelin! There really isnt even a close second to me! If you do buy another brand see where they are made. I dont think I would trust my life with anything made in China! Even tires of the same brand and model can come from China. I have on my 4Star horse trailer Goodyear Marathons. One of the four is made in China (which I later found out after airing up the tires) or I would have never bought it!

Joe

michelin's will last longer, but i have the nitto's 285's E-rated right now with only 1000 miles and they are the smoothest tires i have ever had.

I have had nothing but michelins for the last 5 sets of tires and dont see myself changing

Another vote for Michelins.I have ran both and currently have the durra's.They are holding up good but nowhere close to what the Mich's did.

I have Michellins on all three of my trucks. they are the longest lasting tire I have ever had. I wish they made a good allterain tire that lasted as long.

Are they Dura Grapplers? I was thinking these were suppose to last 50-60K?

There Terra Grapplers. Mine won't make 30k and I know other people who had the same problem. Don't know about the Durra Grapplers they may last longer.

I would say michelins suck from my personal experience. I've got Pathfinder A/T's on mine and that's what will be on there for a while.