Help me choose LT Tires

Bamaman1 wrote:
When it comes to tires and RV forums, everyone has a favorite. There are many, many decent brands of tires. But which tires are good "for the money" is the question.

I research tires on TireRack.com and then go to Costco.com, TreadDepot.com and DiscountTireDirect.com to see who's price is best including delivery and sales taxes (if applicable.)

Some 1/2 ton pickups are very light duty and some have heavier suspensions and trailer towing options. Most don't require LT or E rated tires because they don't have suspension that'll handle weight. I'd stay with P rated tires unless you're approaching 100% of the rated weight or tow capabilities of a 1/2 ton truck. 1/2 ton trucks appear "macho", but most are not.

My 3/4 ton truck came with H/T tread, and I kept getting stuck in grass/mud. I switched to A/T tires, and they didn't have any penalty in ride, handling or noise. I'm sticking with A/T's.

I've been perfectly satisfied with my Toyo Open Country tires as a compromise between cost and quality. I would have like to have a Michelin or Bridgestone tire, but they were simply cost prohibitive. I do prefer to stick with popular tires, and stay away from the Chinese no name tires of poor quality.