The reasons I went with the Toyo AT2's was for the fact that the highway tires that were on it were very sketchy in the Colorado Rockies in the winter. These new tires have an aggressive tread and should handle the mountain passes with ease. They are also getting good reviews. I also wanted to fill out the wheel well a bit, but not decrease clearance between 5er and truck bed significantly. The 295/70/18 also has a load and speed range of 129/126S.