A/t Tires
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From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by JustDucky
Check the load ratings (in lbs not range) for the tires you are interested in. Many of the D range BFG AT's are rated high enough for a 3/4ton truck with a decent load. But, if you want to be safe, stick with a E range tire.
This may have been true 20 years ago, but there really isn't such a thing as a 3/4 ton truck any more. The class that used to be considered 1/2 ton is towing and hauling more weight than a 3/4 ton truck was rated just 10-15 years ago.
Today, ratings like 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton are worthless. A lot of guys on this forum (they know who they are) regularly exceed the E ratings by a wide margin.
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From: Wichita KS
I just bought a set of these Goodyear silent armors for my King Ranch 275/70/18. I bought them from http://www.treadepot.com/tires.html
They look real good compared to the conte's. I had a set of these same tires put on my Jeep Commander and they are super quiet (They are wrapped in Kevlar) , and wearing real well so far on the jeep. I like them so much that even though I only have 12k on my King Ranch I went ahead and bought a set for it as well.
It is one of only a few AT tires available for the King Ranch 18" rims in the OEM size.
Wrangler SilentArmor
Rugged Tire With A Smooth, Quiet Ride
Premium on-/-off-road tire that helps deliver great traction and ruggedness. This tire emulates the hard-working capability of your truck, providing strength and toughness, as well as a smooth, quite ride. Click here to visit the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor Technology website.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Wrangler+SilentArmor&mrk tarea=Light+Truck&treadwidth=275&aspectratio=70&ri mdiameter=18&sidewall=OWL
They look real good compared to the conte's. I had a set of these same tires put on my Jeep Commander and they are super quiet (They are wrapped in Kevlar) , and wearing real well so far on the jeep. I like them so much that even though I only have 12k on my King Ranch I went ahead and bought a set for it as well.
It is one of only a few AT tires available for the King Ranch 18" rims in the OEM size.
Wrangler SilentArmor
Rugged Tire With A Smooth, Quiet Ride
Premium on-/-off-road tire that helps deliver great traction and ruggedness. This tire emulates the hard-working capability of your truck, providing strength and toughness, as well as a smooth, quite ride. Click here to visit the Goodyear Wrangler featuring SilentArmor Technology website.
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyeartireselector/display_tire.jsp?prodline=Wrangler+SilentArmor&mrk tarea=Light+Truck&treadwidth=275&aspectratio=70&ri mdiameter=18&sidewall=OWL
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From: Wheatland, Mo
OK I found the tires I was told about...They are the TRANSFORCE AT by Firestone. Limited on sizes thought but are suppose to wear great. Not the aggressive tread of the BFG's but a good one...from I have heard. 
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