Tire recommendations for my tow vehicle.

[busterbrown73]

I'm in the market for new tires for my 2008 Yukon XL Denali. Would like to get a few opinions on a good set of rubbers that have limit sidewall flex but aren't abusive to passengers when the truck is unhitched. I've been reading about Michelin LTX M/S2 (load and speed is 113H). They are more expensive than I'd like but seem to have great ratings.

On the lower end, I've seen good reviews of Cooper Discoverer H/T plus. The load rating is higher on these at 117; speed is only T. Other tires I've been looking at at BFG Long Trail T/A Tours, Michelin Defender LTX M/S (113T), and an A/T tire, Cooper Discoverer A/TW.

Just wondering if it's worth going with an aggressive tread pattern tire A/TW. The primary use of the Yukon will be towing a pull behind. A minivan is our grocery getter.

[Sinbadman5024]

Check out Toyo tires. We run Toyos on all of our vehicles. Great tires, cost less than Michelin and have no problems with traction in any weather.

[dodge_guy]

General Grabber ATS. Excellent ear and good ride. I would suggest going with an LT tire in a "C" load rating.

[boshog]

busterbrown73 wrote:
I'm in the market for new tires for my 2008 Yukon XL Denali. Would like to get a few opinions on a good set of rubbers that have limit sidewall flex but aren't abusive to passengers when the truck is unhitched. I've been reading about Michelin LTX M/S2 (load and speed is 113H). They are more expensive than I'd like but seem to have great ratings.

I put a set of these on the wife's 2008 Tahoe, I really liked them. Excellent handling and a very quite tire. I didn't do much towing with the tire. Got them at Costco for 900 and change but this was 4 or 5 years ago.

[time2roll]

Goodyear All Terrain with Kevlar is my plug.

https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-all-terrain-adventure?cta=BBCardTireName

[MVH1]

I have been researching tires as well and have found many people happy with Cooper tires for the money and American made. I like the All Terrain tire only because it looks cool.

[ktosv]

I haven't ever owned a set of Michelin's that I haven't been happy with.

How often do you drive your Yukon XL over 118 MPH and what kind of weight are you looking at towing/hauling?

[phillyg]

Unless you live in snow or mud country and drive off road a lot, there's no reason to go with an aggressive tread. I stay with Michelins. Every time I've strayed in the past I've been disappointed. I can't say I noticed any difference when I changed from P-rated to E-rated tires.

[GoPackGo]

I'm about to put Michelin LTX Defender M/S tires on my F350 dually (actually already have the fronts). I believe the Defender series is replacing the M/S2 series.

I've run nothing but Michelin tires for about 45 years. I will not run anything else.

If you live somewhere that gets a lot of snow and the Yukon will be driven in it, you may want to consider a tire that works better (something with a snowflake on the sidewall). If only used for towing, or you see little snow, then I would get the Defenders (an all-season tire).

[Hondavalk]

BFG's LT's also.

[AlmostAnOldGuy]

I was happy with the LTX/MS2s on my 2500 Suburban. They handled the load well. I would run them at about 45 lbs (per inflation tables) when unloaded and the ride was fine.

Good luck,
Stu

[brirene]

I've always been happy with the BFG's, although I've usually run the rugged trails. Decent, quiet ride, lots of miles.