All terrain tires
I will be buying a new set of tires for my van, Costco has a good deal on a set of all terrain tires. My question is do they run any louder or rougher than normal LT tires ?
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TexBohunk wrote:JimVan wrote:
I will be buying a new set of tires for my van, Costco has a good deal on a set of all terrain tires. My question is do they run any louder or rougher than normal LT tires ?
Usually the ride wont be any rougher than normal LT tires. As far as louder a lot depends on the tread pattern. One of the main things that makes one AT tire louder than another is the tread void (spacing and depth of tread). The greater the tread void the more likely to hum. I run Cooper Discover ATPs on my 2wd f250. They have a semi-aggressive tread pattern and decent amount of sipes in the tread. I run ATs because not all rv parks are paved, and they help in the loose gravel and occasional muddy conditions. Just base your decision on how you use your vehicle not just price.
I agree. And the AT tires will be louder than a regular highway tire but not loud. Most variations you will probably not even notice the difference unless you drive with the windows down. There are some hybrids now that split the difference between an AT and mud tire. These will be louder than a regular AT tire.
