Need Tire Recommendation; Disappointed in Firestone H/T

Michelin, Coopers-----

Michelin Defenders LTX M&S replaced my Transforce AT's at 29K. Quiet and smooth. Would use them again next time. I have around 14-15K on them with 1 1/2 round trips to Arizona. NO overt signs of wear.

Chris

Thanks, always had good luck with Michelin, but they're pricey. Have not tried Cooper. Looking for something with high tread wear rating.

I just bought Goodyear Wrangler HT. This is load range E with 89 tire pressure max.

Cost is about 2/3 that of Michilen. Concerned most about load capacity as I have a small camper on a Dodge Dakota.

Go to Goodyear main page as they have specs for all their tires.

Bought in FL from the east coast BIG O sub so you should be able to fine in CA.

Cooper and Toyo (incl Nitto) are my top choices. I don’t run highway tires on trucks or SUVs so I can’t be more specific than that.

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Michelin, Coopers-----

I have Cooper Discovery HT3 245/75R17 LT. Replaced my OEM Firestone Transforce HT at 21,870. I now have 48,003 miles and they are at the wear bars. About 12,000 miles towing. Free rotation at 5,000 miles. Aired to Chevrolet recommendations. Even wear across the treads. Will not get Michelins but will replace soon. Unsure of what I will get. These Coopers are warranted for 50,000 miles. Some LT tires do not have warranty miles. I do not drive off road.

I ran Nitto Dura Grapplers highway tires for probably 30k and loved them.
I got great mpg's to boot.
Switched wheels and then went with Nitto Terra Grapplers a/t tires.
Ive always liked Nitto's.
When the time comes for new tires Ill' opt for either Nitto Dura's or Michelin highway tires.

Toyo's work well on Rams.

Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventures with my first set lasting 56k miles still running smooth a quiet with even tread wear. Just purchased another new set 2 weeks ago. They're a 60k mile rated tire.

My previous Michelins and BF Goodrich tires got ~45k miles.

+1 for top line Goodyear All-Terrain with Kevlar. Smooth quiet ride.