Need tire recommendation
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Need tire recommendation
I'm looking for a new set of pizza cutters. I'm about to be pulling a small cargo trailer from western washington to wisconsin in early december. I've got a little bit of tread left on the Federal 351 ATs that came on the truck, but I've got a little cash burning a hole in my pocket and have been considering new tires. Looking for a set of E rated 235/85/16s that have a decent tread pattern. I would strongly prefer a tire made in America or somewhere that isn't China. Also, I"ve been thinking about a snow tire, because after this I'll be leaving the truck, which is 4x2 open differential in Wisconsin for the forseeable future. Maybe I'll add a locker or Limited Slip someday, but I'm hoping that a good AT tire or a snow tire would be good for now. I've heard some people say that they run snow tires all year, is there a downside to that? I'm not talking about studs, they're illegal in WI anyway, just a winter tire. Any recommendations would be great. I'm hoping to have a set put on for 800 out the door.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan
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I would say the Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs or the BF Goodrich TA KO I prefer them over any tires so far. If you wanted more of a hauling tire I know the Uniroyal liberators do good but I have never tried them in snow with lots of tread (the ones we had were bald but hauled good and lasted a long time)
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I had Liberators on my '81 C20, and they went through pretty much everything except very deep snow (truck was 2wd open diff). Rode really nice and they were quiet too. The Wrangler Authoritys look fairly decent too. If it's a seasonal use truck I wouldn't dump a ton of money into nice tires. Walmart may be the way to go.
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ya we have some cheap Walmart 235 75 R15s on our 84 B2 4x4 and they do great taking a beating in hauling and mud and snow. I didn't recommend them only because didn't think he wanted really really cheap tires.
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Speaking as a man from wisconsin, the Uniroyal Liberator A/T is a very good tire all year round. They are pretty cheap too. If I had to replace my current set, Id buy another set of them. I've never had an issue with traction in snow, but I do drive pretty sensibly usually. I will say that they have enough traction to pull my other buddies trucks out of ditches before roads get plowed.
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the only experience in the snow with Uniroyal Liberators which I almost got up this hill with this truck but because of them being so slick we slid right back down onto a tree stump and a rock. This part of the mountain has never been counqured with a full size pick up. Fun day. That was on a 93 F250 4x4 460 V8 standard tranny that all it saw was work.
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I bought 2 yokohama geolander AT's for the front of my dump truck. It drove good with them on the front. I now have them on the rear of my F250 and plan on buying 2 more to have a matching set. They are pretty aggressive for an AT.
Tirerack.com has reviews and ratings on tires, it is a good tool to help you choose the best tires for your use and compare prices. I was able to find them a little cheaper elsewhere.
Tirerack.com has reviews and ratings on tires, it is a good tool to help you choose the best tires for your use and compare prices. I was able to find them a little cheaper elsewhere.
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RedNeckFord, thats exactly the type of situation tire chains are for. You'd chug right up that road with 4 chains on.
To the OP, I have heard of several guys with heavier trucks (newer 3/4ton and 1 ton diesels) that are not pleased with the stability of the Duratrac. I'm not sure what your 90' F250 has under the hood, but just something to consider if its an IDI.
I really like my BFG AT KOs, but tires are like one of those things that everyone seems to have a strong opinion on, and all of those opinions differ.
To the OP, I have heard of several guys with heavier trucks (newer 3/4ton and 1 ton diesels) that are not pleased with the stability of the Duratrac. I'm not sure what your 90' F250 has under the hood, but just something to consider if its an IDI.
I really like my BFG AT KOs, but tires are like one of those things that everyone seems to have a strong opinion on, and all of those opinions differ.
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The KOs do the best that I have seen we have them on our 86 F150 4x4 and it goes through the mud and snow like nothing but lately they are up in price. Also snow chains wouldn't have helped it wasn't tall enough snow it was mud by the time the truck rolled over it.
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I've been thinking about giving Toyo Open Country A/T II's a try on something. I also know a good number of people who have had good luck with Hankook Dynapro ATM's. The Hankooks have a lot of sipeing so they are great in snow.
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Check out discount tire direct, good prices and free shipping too.
If you want more of a highway but still good-in-the-weather tire, look at hankook dynapro atm's. They will last longer than you want them to, and are a little less expensive. Great traction as well. I have multiple friends who run them and love them.
Good luck and let us know what you choose and how you like them!
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Thanks guys
Thanks for the recommendations. I think I'm gonna go for the BF Goodrich All Terrain KOs. I found them at Costco for under 800 out the door. Not a bad price. I tried to find the Wrangler Duratracs but couldn't find anything for a decent price. I would buy from les schwab, but since I'm moving to where they don't have les schwabs, I don't think it makes much sense. Also, as far as I know the Toyos are made in China. I really appreciate it. It's awesome to be able to get recommendations from people who have actually used each tire.
Thanks again,
Ryan
Thanks again,
Ryan
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Pulled the trigger
Ended up getting the BF Goodrich AT KOs. Four 235/85/16 tires cost $750 out the door at Discount Tire. The price was basically the same as Costco, but didn't require a membership. I don't know which place has better service for warranty stuff, but I didn't want to get a membership just for tires and Costco couldn't get them in the timeframe I needed. So far I've only put about 5 miles on the new shoes, but they feel great. Glad to know that I'm supporting American employees instead of some company exploiting cheap labor in China. Can't wait to put some miles on them.