I plan on towing my TH to some remote areas. While nothing too hardcore, I need better tires, and am looking for a good dual purpose tire; i.e. one that can both tow a 12k fiver and get me to the campsite without bogging down. Also in consideration; this will be an occasional thing, as I commute 85% of the miles put on her, and usually tow to improved sites. We have some nasty and sudden storms here in NW FL, so good foul weather traction is a must. Not so much concerned about NVH as this is a 3500 4x4 with a Cummins, not an auto- leveling 1500 Longhorn.I'm keeping the stocker wheels (17x8) and, with what I have planned, anything up to a 315/70 is acceptable; 10 ply only as I don't trust anything with less capacity (bad personal experiences.) Unless someone recommends the Toyo AT in a 35 I would prefer to stick with a metric size, mainly due to availability if the tire becomes un-repairable. I do not want an MT, but a more aggressive AT would suffice (I have 265/70 Revo 2 and do not like them; no traction when @ load rated PSI and no stability when PSI lowered for traction.)Not to influence the discussion but I've heard good things about the Toyo AT, Nitto Terra, Destination AT and various Cooper's. I plan on running stock height for now, maybe leveling at some point.Your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

MIchelin MS2 are good tires, but pricey. I have heard good things about the Nitto Terra Grappler and the new General all terrain tire.

I am running goodyear duratrac's here. DuraTracI run them on both of my trucks. You lose a little mpg VS a summer tire, but ice, snow, rain, sand, mud traction makes up for it.

I just put on a set of Hankook Dynapro ATm. So far, I like them.

I have Toyo Open Country AT's on mine. have 285 vs. 265's though... Great on the road and off road..Bryan

troll3193 wrote:I have Toyo Open Country AT's on mine. have 285 vs. 265's though... Great on the road and off road..BryanAny issues on the size change? I am considering the Toyo and was curious about going with the bigger size. I have same truck as you.

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Jarlaxle
Explorer II
Aug 18, 2013
norfla71 wrote:
Not thrilled about Treadwright; would be a good option for a Jeep, commuting or dedicated trail rig, but I'm not putting my family's life on the line to save money, especially with 6 tons of toy hauler on the back. Tires are one area I do not cheap out on; cheap tires cost me nearly $4,000 in RV repairs after two blowouts.

Still looking at the ST Maxx, mainly due to 3 ply sidewall. BFG AT KO also has a 3 ply, but always seem to get cut down on the trails. Several 2 ply sidewalls are highly recommended, including the Cooper and Toyo AT.

I run Treadwrights at maximum pressure and maximum loading regularly without a problem.

If you want to spend more, I will be happy to sell you a set for $450 each!
wintersun
Explorer II
Aug 04, 2013
My 285/70R17 Nitto Terra Grapplers provide load capacity of 3750@80 PSI and cost me $200 a tire. Great handling and traction and load capacity. That provides 7500 lbs. of load capacity at the rear axle minus the 2800 lbs. of truck weight for about 4700 lbs. of payload in the bed.
norfla71
Explorer
Jul 31, 2013
Not thrilled about Treadwright; would be a good option for a Jeep, commuting or dedicated trail rig, but I'm not putting my family's life on the line to save money, especially with 6 tons of toy hauler on the back. Tires are one area I do not cheap out on; cheap tires cost me nearly $4,000 in RV repairs after two blowouts.

Still looking at the ST Maxx, mainly due to 3 ply sidewall. BFG AT KO also has a 3 ply, but always seem to get cut down on the trails. Several 2 ply sidewalls are highly recommended, including the Cooper and Toyo AT.
Jarlaxle
Explorer II
Jul 28, 2013
norfla71 wrote:
I plan on towing my TH to some remote areas. While nothing too hardcore, I need better tires, and am looking for a good dual purpose tire; i.e. one that can both tow a 12k fiver and get me to the campsite without bogging down. Also in consideration; this will be an occasional thing, as I commute 85% of the miles put on her, and usually tow to improved sites. We have some nasty and sudden storms here in NW FL, so good foul weather traction is a must. Not so much concerned about NVH as this is a 3500 4x4 with a Cummins, not an auto- leveling 1500 Longhorn.

I'm keeping the stocker wheels (17x8) and, with what I have planned, anything up to a 315/70 is acceptable; 10 ply only as I don't trust anything with less capacity (bad personal experiences.) Unless someone recommends the Toyo AT in a 35 I would prefer to stick with a metric size, mainly due to availability if the tire becomes un-repairable. I do not want an MT, but a more aggressive AT would suffice (I have 265/70 Revo 2 and do not like them; no traction when @ load rated PSI and no stability when PSI lowered for traction.)

Not to influence the discussion but I've heard good things about the Toyo AT, Nitto Terra, Destination AT and various Cooper's. I plan on running stock height for now, maybe leveling at some point.

Your experiences would be greatly appreciated.

All-terrain in a 285/70R17E. $136/tire.

Different A-T in a 265/70R17E. The one above is also available in a 265/70. $118/each, either one.
norfla71
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
Found a new contender; the Cooper ST Maxx. According to what I've read it's built like, and has the traction of, the M55, but is available in the popular larger 285/17. Bonus is it is readily available nearly everywhere around here. Downside is cost, at $290 each, though the Toyo's are too, so it's a wash.
BurbMan
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2013
Sounds like the MT is the way to go then....
norfla71
Explorer
Jul 24, 2013
BurbMan wrote:
To the OP, sorry I missed that you were running Revo's right now. Interesting how the same tire will perform differently on different vehicles. The best reviews you will find are from guys running the tire you looking on the same kind of truck that you own. Post back with what you get and how you like them.

Lot's of Dodge guys run the Toyo MT and love them, even pulling a fiver. If they made an M55 in a 285/70 that would be my first choice; until they do it's either pony up for new rims or decide the best compromise for my needs.
norfla71
Explorer
Jul 24, 2013
I liked the BFG AT until I started researching issues (wear and lack of traction being two main issues). For what they cost I can get any of the 3 Toyo's.
BurbMan
Explorer II
Jul 24, 2013
To the OP, sorry I missed that you were running Revo's right now. Interesting how the same tire will perform differently on different vehicles. The best reviews you will find are from guys running the tire you looking on the same kind of truck that you own. Post back with what you get and how you like them.
pronstar
Explorer
Jul 24, 2013
Toyo MT's are a great tire for handling heavy loads, and especially off-roading.
But if I didn't off-road very much, or didn't need the extra load capacity in a 35x12.5x17, I'd run AT's.

AT's are a bit quieter, and fewer voids in the tread means better on-road traction.

I wouldn't get BFG AT's for a truck with a live front axle. While I ran them without issue in the past,
Ford and Dodge forums are filled with threads about "death wobble" that was magically cured when BFG AT's were swapped out. I'm not saying they cause death wobble, but they can be a contributing factor.

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