Tire choices
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Tire choices
I need your honest opinions on some new meats. I have typically ran BFG ATs for years, but I have noticed that the rubber compound seems to be different than it was years ago. It was nothing for me to get 40,000 sometimes more out of those tires. Now, I'm seeing maybe 30,000. So, I'm torn on whether to get the same brand or something else. Majority of my driving is on road, except for when hunting season comes around. I do live where there is a lot snow. And I occasionally pull trailers. It would be nice to get something that actually has a warranty. Tell me what you guys have had good luck with on our rigs.
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You are in the right state. Go with these guys and you will not be sorry. They are somewhere near you in the Black Hills.
https://www.treadwright.com/
They are now offering bead-to-bead retreads on several of their models. These tires are highly praised by the off-road community, and they have a VERY loyal following because of the quality of their AMERICAN family business. I will not buy tires anywhere else anymore.
Edit: they are in Hot Springs, SD
https://www.treadwright.com/
They are now offering bead-to-bead retreads on several of their models. These tires are highly praised by the off-road community, and they have a VERY loyal following because of the quality of their AMERICAN family business. I will not buy tires anywhere else anymore.
Edit: they are in Hot Springs, SD
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Had BFG before replacing the truck with Pirelli Scorpion ATR. Was a bit skeptical at first, but after 15k miles with no issues, I would recommend them to anyone. Their quiet and handle the loads that I carry. Decent on snow and dirt roads, so a great all around tire. Only issue, which is not a biggy for me is small rocks get stuck in the treads so I just get a screw driver and pop them out once in a while.
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I have had 2 sets of Nitto terra graplers and I like them. No.warranty though. I get 50+ out if them and I tow a small tool trailer, a 21' boat and a dump trailer. Even have good traction at the dump after a rain.
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I'm running the cooper discoverer at3s. Quiet and handle well. Only have a little over 5000 miles on them so can't yet speak to longevity but they are getting lots of good reviews and have a 50k + warranty
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I just put on new Cooper Discoverer ATP 285/75/16's. I like then so far but only have 100 miles on them.
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I appreciate the responses. I have some tire research to do. I to have heard a lot of people on here talking about Michelin's. I thought BFGs were spendy the Michelins are even more. But they have a 70,000 mile warranty. Anyone have luck with Michelin?
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Great mileage/longevity - lousy traction. At full tread, they were useless off pavement and easy to break loose with the Excursion on wet pavement and by 50% tread were basically useless in the snow. (Michelin LTX)
I had no complaints and good mileage from Nitto Trail Grapplers and Dura Grapplers. Each of these provided good traction and 50k+ miles.
My favorite tire for the dually is a 255/85/16E (33.5" tall - 11" wide) Toyo M55. 50-60k no problem (loaded heavy/towing all the time). I have about 5k miles on Toyo MT's this time around. Best looking tire for sure
- also not as loud as what I expected for MT's and handle GREAT so far. Biggest problem is the redneck in me now says 'Ya got MT's, you can get thru there!' 
Here's the Dura Grapplers: (285/75/16E)
And some huge 325/60/18 Terra Grapplers:
I had no complaints and good mileage from Nitto Trail Grapplers and Dura Grapplers. Each of these provided good traction and 50k+ miles.
My favorite tire for the dually is a 255/85/16E (33.5" tall - 11" wide) Toyo M55. 50-60k no problem (loaded heavy/towing all the time). I have about 5k miles on Toyo MT's this time around. Best looking tire for sure
- also not as loud as what I expected for MT's and handle GREAT so far. Biggest problem is the redneck in me now says 'Ya got MT's, you can get thru there!' Here's the Dura Grapplers: (285/75/16E)
And some huge 325/60/18 Terra Grapplers:
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i've run bfg km2 255 85 16's e rated-got about 25-30k out of them. loud.
now i have discoverer stt mt in 315 75 16 (e) on my drw. i am running standard fronts 16x10 and dually 16x6 rears. im sure it'll wear all kinds of weird. but they are not as loud as my old tires.
now i have discoverer stt mt in 315 75 16 (e) on my drw. i am running standard fronts 16x10 and dually 16x6 rears. im sure it'll wear all kinds of weird. but they are not as loud as my old tires.
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I just switched from 33X12.5X18 Toyo MT's to 305X70X16 All Terrain TA's E's.
I only have about 600 miles on them but REALLY like them. One of the reasons is the smaller wheel since both are 33", I now have more tire to cushion my ride in this beast. As far as the tires themselves, Toyo MT's are REAL expensive, but are good tires and as others said ride quiet for how aggressive they look. The Toyo's also last pretty good.
I do have to say I like the way the TA's drive and grip overall, just seems to steer better. Lastly I haven't tested the TA's enough in the rain or snow yet, but notice they seem to do a slightly better job at my boat launch pulling my boat out of the mud and sand. I was kinda surprised because my Toyo's "look" more aggressive.
Overall I would recommend both TA's and Toyo MT's. As far as longevity, it will take many years to figure out since I only drive about 3500 miles a year.
As far as price, in my area you will pay about $500 more for a set of 4 brand new MT's over TA's.
I only have about 600 miles on them but REALLY like them. One of the reasons is the smaller wheel since both are 33", I now have more tire to cushion my ride in this beast. As far as the tires themselves, Toyo MT's are REAL expensive, but are good tires and as others said ride quiet for how aggressive they look. The Toyo's also last pretty good.
I do have to say I like the way the TA's drive and grip overall, just seems to steer better. Lastly I haven't tested the TA's enough in the rain or snow yet, but notice they seem to do a slightly better job at my boat launch pulling my boat out of the mud and sand. I was kinda surprised because my Toyo's "look" more aggressive.
Overall I would recommend both TA's and Toyo MT's. As far as longevity, it will take many years to figure out since I only drive about 3500 miles a year.
As far as price, in my area you will pay about $500 more for a set of 4 brand new MT's over TA's.
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