Anyone running these? Seem to be a decent tire that replaced the 'Rugged Trail' Light Truck tire line. Studying reviews for the last six months and they're mostly favorable. However, as we know, hauling a TC doesn't really apply to most people. Tire rack specs says they're equal to what I'm already running which are Contitrac LT275/70-18 E load 10 ply @3640 lbs.

I put them on my F350 before the winter and plowed with them and had no problems. Obviously, I see where you are from, that you do not have to worry about that! They came highly recommended from the tire supplier that I get all my tires from, over more expensive tires, so I decided to try them. Would definitely get them again when it's time.

Have them on the rear of DRW, hauling pin weight of 5er with good results. Have not had them in poor traction situations (thank you mother nature).

I like this tire. It seems to only be in a 245/75/17 size.

I ordered them specifically for my Tacoma, in place of the original tires -- so far, very happy with them, after 20,000 miles. I have used them in snow (6 inches), black ice (slowly) , and very deep soft sand, with no problem. Also, they are smoother than my BFG All-Terrains were on my Pathfinder, and much quieter. Not sure how they would be in deep mud, though -- the All Terrains had deeper lugs.I should add that with the new tires, I am sometimes getting 22 mpg per tank on the freeway with very careful driving. I was never able to get over 20 mpg with the All Terrains.I am running them at 42 lb. in the front and 44 in the back, while towing.

I got them right after they came out. In fact Belle Tire by my house hadn't even heard of them. The guy insisted I was talking about the Rugged Trail. Anyhoo, great tire. Blows away the the year old dry rotted Michelin's I had on before. Better traction off road, MUCH stiffer sidewalls, better looking, but a little louder. 25,000 miles or so, all of it carrying the camper, and very little wear. I'd buy them again for sure.Mike

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joeshmoe
Explorer
May 21, 2014
Thanks for the suggestion. The cooper website indicates that the ATP is a SUV and small truck tire
with an SL rating, as in standard load. Max PSI of 35. I need to stick with an E 10 PR tire with no less than a 3500 lb. load cap. @80 PSI
timmac
Explorer
May 21, 2014
Check out the Cooper Discoverer ATP tires, I just bought these for my Jeep Wrangler and they are great tires, very quiet and grip the road very well, cost was very good, cheap compared to Goodyear Wrangler tires..

The silica-based compound is designed to create a long lasting tread life for the Cooper Discoverer ATP tires, 55000 mile tread life..

http://tire-review-expert.com/cooper-discoverer-atp-review/
joeshmoe
Explorer
May 21, 2014
chevor wrote:
Not many LT choices for 18" rims.

Tell me about it. Add to that, finding one with a satisfactory load rating. I've discovered not all E load tires are equal. There choices for 18's. i just had to look a little harder.
I think the Rugged Terrain fits the bill.

All things considered, including price, I eventually narrowed it down to these BFG's and the Maxxis Bravo's. Just wanted ask about them here before I pull the trigger.

This Maxxis tire appears to address the highway truck market specifically with their 770 HT's. Maxxis video clicky thingy

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Grit_dog
Navigator
May 20, 2014
Rugged trails are a highway tire almost exclusively. They are tough, last a long time and suck in snow/mud. The Rugged Terrains look to be slightly more aggressive but definately a pavement pounder tire which is perfect for camper hauling. Alot less tire wear vs an AT or MT.
chevor
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Not many LT choices for 18" rims.
joeshmoe
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Redsky wrote:
BF Goodrich rates their Rugged Terrain T/A tire higher for tread life, braking, off road use, and comfort, though lower for fuel efficiency, and it has the same load capacity as the Rugged Trail. I would go with the Rugged Trail only if fuel efficiency was a major concern.

The Rugged Trail in my wheel size is a P rated tire with a load rating of 2500 lbs.
Not gonna work.
nipster
Explorer
May 20, 2014
I had the rugged trail tires for my truck and was not impressed with tread life, may give these a try
joeshmoe
Explorer
May 20, 2014
Good deal. Pretty much echoes what I've heard and read. Thanks for the input.

Chevor:

Thanks for the suggestion, but my wheels are 18's
Redsky
Explorer
May 20, 2014
BF Goodrich rates their Rugged Terrain T/A tire higher for tread life, braking, off road use, and comfort, though lower for fuel efficiency, and it has the same load capacity as the Rugged Trail. I would go with the Rugged Trail only if fuel efficiency was a major concern.
Bubtoofat
Explorer
May 20, 2014
I got them right after they came out. In fact Belle Tire by my house hadn't even heard of them. The guy insisted I was talking about the Rugged Trail. Anyhoo, great tire. Blows away the the year old dry rotted Michelin's I had on before. Better traction off road, MUCH stiffer sidewalls, better looking, but a little louder. 25,000 miles or so, all of it carrying the camper, and very little wear. I'd buy them again for sure.
Mike