truck tire choices

I have some Nitto Terra Grapplers G2 and they are very quiet and a very nice ride quality. I was concerned about the noise going to an AT tread pattern, but I am very impressed so far. They have a 65,000 mile warranty.

Assuming you do not need a traction tire of too much sort, the Toyo and firestone ht models have done me well. No neither has the same traction of an at, but still overall dang good if on dry to rain wetted roads. If you get into slimy dirt, snow etc, yes, all bets are off on going forward or not. You did mention you have a second set of winter tires, so these may work.
I'm also running a discount tire at right now. To me, more of an aggressive why tire. Not bad in snow last winter. Have had better snow traction ok n tires, but worked. 60k mileage warranty, with 8000 miles, show little wear. Not bad for.one of the cheapest tires I found in a 245-75-16 at $125 per, vs most in the 150-200 range.
I concur with some, michiblows are last on my list of brands to buy. Cooper and toyo are usual first choices.
Marty

IdaD wrote:

JustLabs wrote:

IdaD wrote:
I'd personally take a Toyo over a Goodyear or Michelin. Cooper too for that matter. The new Open Country AT2 looks like a nice all around tire. You should also check out the Cooper AT3 and if you are willing to go a little more aggressive, the Cooper ST Maxx. The ST Maxx is a bit heavy, but it has a 3 ply sidewall and supposedly wears very well and isn't too loud on the highway. According to reviews, anyway.

I've ran a bunch of aggressive tires over the years. Currently ST Maxx. They really are quiet for as aggressive as they are.

I like the fact that all Cooper's LT tires are made in the U.S.

I've had really good luck with Cooper as well. How do you like the ST Maxx specifically? How are they wearing, wet/snow traction, etc.?

One thing I'm finding on them is they're pretty expensive relative to more mainstream AT tires.

I currently have mixed feelings about the ST Maxx. I took my truck in yesterday to have the tires rotated and balance checked. The tech found an impact break (cord separation) on the sidewall of one of the tires.

Honestly I'm not too surprised. My truck is off-road a lot. Boondocking,hunting,fishing etc. Still,I'm disappointed that a tire that's marketed as made for this kind of use failed like it did.

Other than this they're wearing well. At 10,000 miles they're at 15/32" tread depth. That'll give me about 50,000 if they continue to wear as they are. There is zero chunking from gravel and rocky roads.

They're great in the rain and snow. Mud traction is decent,but they're more of a aggressive A/T than a true M/T.

IdaD wrote:

JustLabs wrote:

IdaD wrote:
I'd personally take a Toyo over a Goodyear or Michelin. Cooper too for that matter. The new Open Country AT2 looks like a nice all around tire. You should also check out the Cooper AT3 and if you are willing to go a little more aggressive, the Cooper ST Maxx. The ST Maxx is a bit heavy, but it has a 3 ply sidewall and supposedly wears very well and isn't too loud on the highway. According to reviews, anyway.

I've ran a bunch of aggressive tires over the years. Currently ST Maxx. They really are quiet for as aggressive as they are.

I like the fact that all Cooper's LT tires are made in the U.S.

I've had really good luck with Cooper as well. How do you like the ST Maxx specifically? How are they wearing, wet/snow traction, etc.?

One thing I'm finding on them is they're pretty expensive relative to more mainstream AT tires.

I actually have the STT Pro's on my truck now. For an aggressive mud tire, I'm surprised at how quiet they are. Only have a couple of hundred miles on them though.

2012Coleman wrote:

APT wrote:
Strong sidewalls just means LT-E tire. They are made in all kinds of tread patterns. If you do not want a noisy tire, I recommend a highway tire vs. an all-terrain tire. I like our Michelin LTX M/S2.

X2 - these are nice tires. You can get a rebate on them from Discount Tire occasionally.

I also liked these tires and only swapped them out due to needing more load capacity.

Right now, Costco has a $70 rebate on 4 ea Michelins. I think that may be a Michelin rebate (not Costco) so other places may have the same deal. Runs thru May I think.

APT wrote:
Strong sidewalls just means LT-E tire. They are made in all kinds of tread patterns. If you do not want a noisy tire, I recommend a highway tire vs. an all-terrain tire. I like our Michelin LTX M/S2.

X2 - these are nice tires. You can get a rebate on them from Discount Tire occasionally.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Spend the money, MS2's!

X what ever on the Michelin MS/2+, looks like a Highway tread, but tons of siping gives awesome traction.

I don't get any noise from the Toyo AT II's on my PU or on my Highlander.

Thanks all. Good info. I don't want a lot of noise so I will rule out the duratrac as suspected. My buddy had toyo open country and now duratrac and he says the toyo was louder. ( lifted 150)
Decisions.
Where I only put 15 k on the truck a year and have winters I am thinking more of a road tire also. Will look at the cooper and may go back to the Michelins.
My stock Michelins are LTX AT2. Maybe will look at the other defenders or MS.
thanks