I have about 146,000 miles and it's time to replace these tires. I'm down to the wear marks and am planning a trip and don't want to risk having a problem. I liked the OEM Michelin's (78,000 miles) and the Pirelli's Scorpions lasted almost 70,000 miles (only paid $250 for all 4) so I got good wear from them also.

I'm looking at buying some Michelin 265/70 17 LTX A/S. These were the OEM type, right? (can't remember) Any negatives that I should be aware of???

Thanks.

 

If you really liked the OEM Michelins there is not a thing wrong with them, However, I think the 3rd gens look better with a little bit bigger tire on them to fill in the wheelwell. I recommend a 285/70/17 if youve got a 4X4. but if youve got a 4X2 then Im not sure if that would be too big. If you decide on the 285/70/17, Toyo makes an All Terrain that is E rated. Good Tire, have them on my 04.5.

 

No problems fitting a 285/70/17 on a 2wd. Looks just right. BTW, if looking for a highway tire Nitto makes one in this size (Dura Grappler).

MikeyB

 

I like the idea of a 285 to fill the wheel well but I'm worried about losing 1-2 mpg. Anyone with 285's lose mpg's???

 

Can't go wrong with michelin's. Wear like iron and a safe tire. Slippery in rain and sno though. that is their only real drawback......

 

We put a 285/75/17 on my Dad's 2wd and they fit perfectly and he didn't notice any milage loss or gain. THese tires are almost 34" tall too!! I'd go for the 285/70s personally to keep it closer, they still look darn good as others have posted.

 

ACTUALLY...
Michelin is LTX/AS was OEM on 99-2002. In 03, would have been bfg Rugged Trail T/a's. IMHO, both tires were crappy in the snow and rain...

 

My 2004 came with LTX/AS and they are hardly worn at 30K

 

I haven't seen any noticeable decrease in fuel economy.

MikeyB

 

Another Vote for 285/70. Fill out the wells better and i haven't noticed any power/mpg loss.

 

Will someone measure the diameter of the 285's so I can compare that with what I have installed. Now I'm leaning towards the 285's.

Thanks everyone.

 

Measured my 285 goodyears and they are right at 32'' mounted on the truck. For reference

 

I put the Toyo's on 2 days ago...I think they're about 33" tall.

I will measure them and post some pictures when it stops raining

 

Thanks AtotheC93 & Megacabdad. I'll take those measurements and see how they look. I'll probably go with 285's and now the question will be which ones. I don't see where Michelin makes a 285/70/17 E-rated tire. I'm leaning toward the Toyo Open Country's.

 

Yeah no prob, i've heard alot of good about the toyos. Don't think you can go wrong there.