I'm really happy with my Nitto Terra Grapplers, but I can't help but wonder if a highway tire would have done me just fine. I have gone to the beach and on the sand, I was thankful for the A/Ts, but 90% of the time, I'm on the highway, cruising to our next campsite on the highway. Other than extreme snow that is possible in the mountains, a highway tread is quieter and lasts longer. Maybe I'm getting old--A/Ts are a good idea, but a mild A/T vs. a more aggressive one is probably a better fit. The Terra Grapplers are a good compromise for me, plus the increased weight capacity is a plus.