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Walaby
Explorer II
Sep 20, 2017

Time for tires for the TV

Ram 2500 4WD. Time for new tires. 285 60R 20 Load Range E current tires.

Local shop (Tires Plus) recommended Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 2. They offered 275/65R20 as a replacement (didn't have 285 60's). Size difference is ~1/2 inch in height.

Reviews on Bridgestones are mixed. They are on sale right now.

Friend has Toyo Open Country II's, which he likes. Says the Nitto Terra Grappler II is similar/same but cheaper. Nitto Terra Grappler II is a more aggressive tread, roughly same price as the Bridgestones. Reviews on these mixed as well.

Would like some recommendations. I'd like a relatively smooth/low road noise tire. Mildly aggressive tread is sufficient. Even though I have a diesel, road noise from tires drives me crazy, so I'd like some smooth/quiet tires if that's possible in LT's.

Anyone have insight into the Bridgestones? Tires Plus says 30 day money back guarantee, so if they are too noisy I can bring them back.

I know a Diesel 4wd, LT tire configured truck is not your mom's Camry, but I enjoy smooth riding as much as possible.

Thoughts???

Thanks

Mike
Tow Vehicles
  • Paul_Clancy's avatar
    Paul_Clancy
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2017
    I ran the revo2. Found it wore quickly towing. Also threw pea gravel. Overall I like the duravis m700 hd much better. Quiet with longer wear and good in snow and rain.
  • camp-n-family's avatar
    camp-n-family
    Explorer
    Sep 20, 2017
    No insight on the Bridgestones but I do on the other 2 you mention.

    I had the Terra Grapplers on my Tundra. Great tire. Nice aggressive look but super smooth and quiet on the road. Had them on the truck for bout 30k before I traded it with no noticeable wear. Not sure what the tread life is like on an HD truck.

    I recently put Toyo Open Country ATs on my new Ram 2500. I replaced the crappy stock tire and upsized to 295/65r20 (35"). Very little difference in road noise over stock which surprised me since they are much more aggressive. Lost less than 1mpg which is better than expected given the deeper tread and heavier weight. Time will tell on tread wear but they are consistently rated well for that too. I spent a lot of time researching tires and these always came out with good reviews and recommends. I have 8k on them so far and am very happy with them.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2017
    "Reviews on Bridgestones are mixed."

    Reviews on any item sold widely are "mixed."

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