i realize this will generate a lot of different opinions but I need input before making a big purchase and end up with buyers remorse.

My f250 front end had chewed up my beautiful BFG at/ko tires. I'm in the process of getting the front end components rebuilt and aligned so I can put new tires on and not have them chewed up in 15,000 miles.

That being said I think I want to stay away from "expensive" tires. I like the BFG's but for one my fuel mileage went down big-time when I swapped to them and secondly if the front end components wear in the next 20,000 miles and don't hold alignment I won't mind replacing a cheaper tire as much. Yes, swapping to a D60 will solve my problems but this isn't an option at the moment. Maybe in a few years I can.

For what it's worth, the previous owner had an all-season tire on the truck and the truck was set up to tow with a 5th wheel. I don't drive the truck that much anymore and even then I don't drive the truck off road - I do occasionally use it in the winter and here in the north east having 4x4 is helpful. I think I'd be fine with all-seasons but hate to loose the off-road capability if necessary.

Any input or thoughts are very much appreciated. I hate making quick decisions based strictly on a dollar amount.

Thanks,

 

Check out Cooper Discoverer ST or ST-Maxx. Rotate them every 5000-10,000 miles.

 

I run BFG KO2s on my 4x4 dually, on everything else i've run wrangler Duratracs. If you want cheap tires with good tread and a good tread life the Hankook Dynapros are excellent.

 

Firestone Destination are doing well on my 09 Taco, nice tread pattern and do well on the snowy roads

 

Second vote for Duratracs. I had them for a winter in ND and almost never slipped and never got stuck on pretty crappy rig roads.

 

Wrangler Duratracs are on my F350 but it isn't going to see any snow


I had no issue with traction when camping or in the mud at work ( limited parking during construction but I was brave to park in the muddy area over my rims)

 

look at eBay there some really cheap tires that work good. The boss man bought some Lion claw tires and those things have held up really good and says they have better traction than the BF MT's they replaced and 3 times cheaper.

 

They were 35" load range E tires for the tune of $650 shipped compared to the BF that were D rated tires that only lasted 15-20k.

 

I have Firestone Destination A/T's on another truck and I'd buy them again. Good traction, quiet on the highway and they seem to be wearing very well.

 

You can check out your local blem dealer as well. They're usually good for a 20-40% discount on namebrand stuff.

 

I'm not much help with finding the cheapest tires... I use Toyo AT2s. They are awesome tires. I've got 31,000 miles on mine right now and I've never rotated them. I'm willing to bet I'll get 50-60k out of them without any problem.

 

The Michelin LTX are really good, my boss just replaced his with 90,000 on them... they're not cheap though, you're looking at around $1k...

 

This is going to be the big question once I have 6 tires. I sure hope these Uniroyal's last a while.. Those duratracks may be my plan in the future.

 

You want a cheap good tire?

Look at MasterCraft Courser AXT

MasterCraft is owned by Cooper

And the AXT is pretty much the same thing as a Cooper ATP But a MUCH lower cost.

 

I'm *forum search challenged* I need help with how big I can go without leveling or lifting my 97 f350 it's 4x4. anyone know or if you can provide a link to some info I would appreciate it. Stock size on the sticker is LT235/85r 16e. Now I have 265/75s. Can I fit 285/75s? They're 32.8 high and 11.2 wide according to tire size.com