I have ordered a 09 Lariat Screw, 4x4 and the tire size will be the 275/65/18s. I believe they will be Goodyear Wrangler AT/S or SR/A tires. The Tire Rack site does not give these tires the best reviews. Does anyone know for sure what tires will be on my truck? Anyone have recommendations for a better tire? I don't plan on going off road, but need a good snow tire. Thanks for any feedback.

 

Michelin Ltx a/t2 would be my choice in that size, but be careful which ones you get because they do come in a load range e version that will ride like a tank.....

A second choice would be good year wrangler silentarmor tires.....

 

The OEM Goodyears are crappy. They don't last long. Maybe 35K. Hopefully you will get a better brand.

 

the regular 18's are the SR-A's. If you got the LT-rated load option, then the 18's are the LT-rated AT/S.

 

I like Cooper myself

 

I was looking a Cooper's to replace the OEM Goodyear's POS's.

 

Everyone knows that the OE tires are designed to provide a smooth quiet ride for the test drive and they are no doubt cheaper for the manufacturer. I had a set of Wrangler A/T's on my '88 that gave me over 52k miles of hard use before replacement. I would recommend those for any 4x4 application.

Tim

 

I cant speak for any other manufacturers, but i work for Michelin North America, and i can assure you that we make OE designated tires along side, with the same processes, and actually with TIGHTER tolerances than our replacement market tires.

This Is Michelins polocy.....Put an awsome OE tire on a customers vehicle, and when it comes time for new ones, that customer will want the Michelins that he had from the factory.

I recommend for a truck the Michelin Ltx/Ms , or the BFG All Terrain T/a

Ive run several sets of both, and love them both!

 

My truck came with the SR/A. If I was going to stay with the factory tire size, I would have opted for the AT/S. I think it was a $250.00 option. The AT/S on my '07 still had plenty of tread at 35k miles.

 

When I used to work at a tire shop(goodyear), I noticed that oem tires from any manufacturer, werent that great.

I do believe you can get an upgrade right from the dealer though.

Also, each major manufacturer has a pretty decent rated tire, so pick your favorite brand and you should be good to go!

Im a goodyear guy, and I can tell you that goodyear at/s tires are hit and miss. They provide great traction, but the hit and miss is on the longevity on the tires. Some last forever, some dont last at all.

I agree with what Tim stated about the oem tires, and Bob1987f, I respectfully disagree with your about oem michelins(not JUST michelins though ). Ive just dealt with enough customers(and tires!) complaining about oem goodyear tires, as well as every other manufacturer, to have a pretty strong opinion about it!(respectfully though )

 

I used to also work at a tire store....and i'm going to have to agree on oem michelins....they were as good if not better as the replacement ones.....although not usually the case with other brands....I think oem goodyear and bf goodrich were the worst....

 

I had Goodyear AT/S on my 2000 F-150 when I bought it and they lasted over 60K. I replaced them with the same tire at 60K and just sold the truck with the second set of tires, which still have tread on them. the truck had 115K. They are good tires and I just got the same on my '09.

 

My Factory RT/S that came on my 01 were shot @ 35K and were properly rotated.

I like the BFG Long Trail T/A's myself.

 

Thats weird Jimmy, usually the rt/s's are one of goodyears longest lasting tires, but people complain about the lack of traction with them!

Galariatman, you did very well with the at/s's, Ive heard lots of guys get similiar mileage, but Ive also heard lots of guys get way worse!

 

Mine 04 came BFGs, look like crap (too "round") but lasted forever as I had no choice not many options in that size back 5 years ago. Then I had Bridgestones, currently Toyo's that said:

My easy hands down # 1 choice in that size:
Toyo Open Country A/T. Much better than any Good Year.

#2. Bridgestone Dueler A/R Revo.

My #3 choice the Michelin LTX A/T 2 as mentioned above.