I know this question has come up a thousand times over on this site, as I have spent the better part of today reading through most of those threads. After all of that reading I think I am more undecided on what tires to get then before I started.

I need a tire that is primarily going to be used on-road with very little off-road time. I travel highways every day to and from work plus quite a bit during the weekends so I'm definitely looking for a tire that is going to get me 40,000+ miles. BUT, I also need a tire that will work good in snow and ice because here in Indiana we never know what tomorrow will bring during the winter. (Anyone in Indiana will know what I mean after what we had these past couple of weeks)

It seems like every time I think, "Hey that tire sounds just like what I need", I find a thread where someone wore those tires out before they left the tire shop or someone else drove 200,000 miles and the **** are still on the tire.

I think I have narrowed it down though. In no particular order

Toyo Open Country A/T
Nitto Dura Grappler (Opinions on this truck swing more then a monkey in a zoo)
Mastercraft Courser A/T (I currently have HTR's on my Toyota 4-cyl 4x4 and love them)
Michelin LTX A/S
Toyo Open Country H/T (Look really similar to my stock tires)

I'm also looking at bumping up my tire size but only enough to fill in the extra wheel well space. Is 285/70/17 the best choice for that?

Basically I need a tire that is going to get good mileage but also good traction. Got a little one riding in the back now and really don't want to test out his car seat strength!

Any help appreciated!!

 

I think you already know that you are going to get about as many recommendations as there are members on this board. What one person is happy with is something that someone else thinks is a piece of ****. I just bought a set of Michelin AT2's for my truck cause they fit my driving style and how I use my truck. The one thing that I think is really important is that you stay with a 10 ply tire. Many will disagree, but I think it is important. That decision alone will limit the tires and sizes that are available. In the end it is your decision--I think you have done your research--now listen to everyones opinion, then go spend your money--a lot more for some than others. Have fun shopping--
Jay

 

The Toyo's in my signature fill out my wheel wells pretty good, and mine is lifted in the front.

They have a very deep tread pattern that handles pretty well in the snow.

I don't have very many miles on them so I can't honestly report on how long they will last, but I don't see them wearing out any time soon.

I have yet to see anyone around here running Mastercrafts, but I've heard good things about them from some people around town here.

I run Cooper ATR's in the summer, and they've treated me well as well!

 

I'v been using Michelin LTX M/S for a lot of years. Probably the best tire I'v ever used. Quiet and comfortable on dry pavement, yet digs in to deep snow and just goes. I'v driven those tires through some amazing snow storms. They also do quite well on snowy/muddy fire roads.

I just had a set installed on this truck a couple of days ago.

 

try a set of dick cepek FCII's they are a good all around tire. i've had mine for about 90000kms and they still have tread left that is from driving pavement gravel and off road situations have yet to leave me stranded also no sign at all of death wobble

 

I have had Nitto Dura Grapplers 305x70x17 for 35,000 miles now and can easily get 40,000+ out of them. Nice tire. It's E rated. It's quiet. Great in snow and ice. It is 34" tall and will fill the wheel well nicely. I'm looking at getting 18" wheels with my next set of tires and trying the Toyo AT 285/75/17, which is E rated and 35" tall.

 

On previous trucks I have always had >55-60k miles from Michelin LTX.

Only to complicate your decision, I just put Michelin Duravis 700's on the Dually. Just turned 3500 miles and picked up 1-2mpg while loaded. They also do not bulge the sidewall out, so I am able to run 265/70-17's without the sidewalls touching when loaded.

Tony

 

How about BFG A/T's?

 

I have the Toyo Open Country A/T's in a 285 70 17 Load Range E. They have about 25 thousand miles on them and are at about 50%. I have towed much of the time I have had them on, nothing real heavy about 5-6 K pounds. I think they perform better than the Michelin LTX M/S in the snow and ice. I do not think they last as good as the Michelins. I also think Toyo has over priced their tires in todays market. It will be almost $1500.00 for 4 new tires like the ones I have. I do like the way they look but they sure cost an arm and leg,

 

SUCK! Just kidding, but really, for the cost of BFG's you certainly can find a good quality tire such as the ones listed in the Original Post of this thread for less money which will last just as long if not longer. THE KEY! and it doesn't matter what tread, brand, or type, blah blah blah. Rotate them every 5K miles, keep the psi in the upper range, and make sure your aligment is in check. They will all last. Now let me duck and cover before everybody else starts throwing darts.

 

Love my Dura Grapplers here!!!

 

I agree. It's your choice,but make it an "E".