All terrain tires

[JimVan]

I will be buying a new set of tires for my van, Costco has a good deal on a set of all terrain tires. My question is do they run any louder or rougher than normal LT tires ?

[Adam_R]

Garry&Gayle wrote:
My vote is for Toyo Open Country, they beat BFG All Terrains in traction and noise. I have ran both I give BFGs 5 thumbs down.

x2.

I got over the BFG love affair a number of years ago. While they wear like iron, they don't stay round nor balance out very well. Out of 3 sets of BFG AT's, I had a total of 4 tires replaced under warranty due to them eventually failing the road force balance. They started off fine, but something happened over time and I rotate/ balance religiously every 4K so it wasn't due to neglect. I now run a Michelins on the wife's SUV (awesome) Goodyear MTR's (both old and new styles) on my 2 4x4's, (decent tire) and Cooper M&S on my mini-truck (O.K. but won't buy again). Next set of 4x4 tires, I'll try Toyo AT's.

Adam

[dodge_guy]

The Mad Norsky wrote:

dodge guy wrote:

majorgator wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
What they did do was kill my gas mileage due to the aggressive tread design. I lost about .6 mpg with them (only when towing).

:h
Really? How could you tell the difference? My trucks fluctuate that much on gas mileage depending on how much I ate for lunch that day! The struggle is real.

I went from an average of 7 down to 6.4 When I switched back to a hwy tread the average towing mileage went back up by that .6mpg. So yes it does make a difference.

:h strange. gotta be other factors. wind conditions or something. tire diameter's the same. Of course rolling resistance could be lowered by use of a less aggressive tread, but overall, I've never seen such a change with either style of tire.

I agree with you. And that's how I originally thought. After the 3 years with the BFG's. I went back to a hwy tread (my OE tire was a hwy tread) and that is when my mileage went back up.

[mich800]

TexBohunk wrote:

JimVan wrote:
I will be buying a new set of tires for my van, Costco has a good deal on a set of all terrain tires. My question is do they run any louder or rougher than normal LT tires ?

Usually the ride wont be any rougher than normal LT tires. As far as louder a lot depends on the tread pattern. One of the main things that makes one AT tire louder than another is the tread void (spacing and depth of tread). The greater the tread void the more likely to hum. I run Cooper Discover ATPs on my 2wd f250. They have a semi-aggressive tread pattern and decent amount of sipes in the tread. I run ATs because not all rv parks are paved, and they help in the loose gravel and occasional muddy conditions. Just base your decision on how you use your vehicle not just price.

I agree. And the AT tires will be louder than a regular highway tire but not loud. Most variations you will probably not even notice the difference unless you drive with the windows down. There are some hybrids now that split the difference between an AT and mud tire. These will be louder than a regular AT tire.

[TexBohunk]

JimVan wrote:
I will be buying a new set of tires for my van, Costco has a good deal on a set of all terrain tires. My question is do they run any louder or rougher than normal LT tires ?

Usually the ride wont be any rougher than normal LT tires. As far as louder a lot depends on the tread pattern. One of the main things that makes one AT tire louder than another is the tread void (spacing and depth of tread). The greater the tread void the more likely to hum. I run Cooper Discover ATPs on my 2wd f250. They have a semi-aggressive tread pattern and decent amount of sipes in the tread. I run ATs because not all rv parks are paved, and they help in the loose gravel and occasional muddy conditions. Just base your decision on how you use your vehicle not just price.

[The_Mad_Norsky]

dodge guy wrote:

majorgator wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
What they did do was kill my gas mileage due to the aggressive tread design. I lost about .6 mpg with them (only when towing).

:h
Really? How could you tell the difference? My trucks fluctuate that much on gas mileage depending on how much I ate for lunch that day! The struggle is real.

I went from an average of 7 down to 6.4 When I switched back to a hwy tread the average towing mileage went back up by that .6mpg. So yes it does make a difference.

:h strange. gotta be other factors. wind conditions or something. tire diameter's the same. Of course rolling resistance could be lowered by use of a less aggressive tread, but overall, I've never seen such a change with either style of tire.

[dodge_guy]

majorgator wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
What they did do was kill my gas mileage due to the aggressive tread design. I lost about .6 mpg with them (only when towing).

:h
Really? How could you tell the difference? My trucks fluctuate that much on gas mileage depending on how much I ate for lunch that day! The struggle is real.

I went from an average of 7 down to 6.4 When I switched back to a hwy tread the average towing mileage went back up by that .6mpg. So yes it does make a difference.

[majorgator]

dodge guy wrote:
What they did do was kill my gas mileage due to the aggressive tread design. I lost about .6 mpg with them (only when towing).

:h
Really? How could you tell the difference? My trucks fluctuate that much on gas mileage depending on how much I ate for lunch that day! The struggle is real.

[Mr_Beebo]

Yep, my Hankooks make more noise that the oem tires, and yes the gas mileage is lower, but they do bite hard in snow and mud. That said, I'll go a little less aggressive the next time around.

[Garry_Gayle]

My vote is for Toyo Open Country, they beat BFG All Terrains in traction and noise. I have ran both I give BFGs 5 thumbs down.

[dodge_guy]

They will only be loud if the front end is out of alignment and you let the tires cup. Cupped A/T tires are the noisiest out there. I had a set of BFG A/T`s on my X for years and they never made any noise. What they did do was kill my gas mileage due to the aggressive tread design. I lost about .6 mpg with them (only when towing). They made up for it in the snow and when we went to the sand dunes!

[majorgator]

The OP didn't post what tire the "deal" was for. Kinda hard to answer the question without knowing that.

I put about 30K miles per year on the road (between 2 trucks), which doesn't include our family vehicle, so I end up with a new set of tires every 2-3 years on something. I know there are many good options out there, but I've done best with Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/T's. They are a consistent 70K mile tire.

The key to making sure they remain as quiet as possible and have the best ride is to keep them properly inflated, balanced, and rotated. That's age-old advice that can't be any simpler, but it's the truth. However, cheap tires are just that...cheap. Don't bite on a tire deal if the tires aren't any good anyway. Anytime I've ever tried to save a few dollars with a less expensive tire, it's bitten me in the butt. No more Goodyear Wrangelers or Firestone Destinations for me.

[monkey44]

IdaD wrote:
I think an AT is an ideal compromise tire for a 4wd vehicle that spends time both on and off road. If your tow vehicle never leaves the pavement or only just occassionally sees a gravel road, a more highway oriented tire will probably suit you a little better in terms of ride/handling and traction on-road. But for me, AT tires are the sweet spot.

Pretty well says it ...

we use AT because it's solid on the pavement and better any street tires in rain or mud, which everyone gets into once in a while even in a street car. The At design meets requirements in case you get into a situation where you didn't actually plan it.

Very good all around tires for any truck, in my book.

[IdaD]

I think an AT is an ideal compromise tire for a 4wd vehicle that spends time both on and off road. If your tow vehicle never leaves the pavement or only just occassionally sees a gravel road, a more highway oriented tire will probably suit you a little better in terms of ride/handling and traction on-road. But for me, AT tires are the sweet spot.

[colliehauler]

byrdr1 wrote:

Hank85713 wrote:

I have BFG which came with the truck and then replaced with the newer ones that came out. 1st 600 miles they were a little squirmy but are fine after that.

been there done that with a nice set of Yokohama's AT design. It was too much with the 5er attached i had to get rid of them and got Micheans. BUT i wish I still had them got rid of them with around 600 miles on them.. NOW you tell me and I took a beating selling them.
randy

I use the Yokohama's AT on both my 3/4 ton Ford and my Excursion and have not had problems with them. I have found most tires a little squirmy the first 500 to 600 miles. I do think a highway tire has more pavement contact and better stability because of it.