Best All Around Tire, Daily Driver

[JCockerill]

I'm looking for new tires for my 06, i would like to go with 33" or 35" tires. don't want a loud mud bogger, as the truck is my every day vehicle and I don't off road much. what tires are working out well for you guys, and can I fit a 35 on a stock truck and wheels, or do i need a front end level kit? thanks

 

[MickeyMiller]

I've been running BFG AT's, 315/70/17s and got 70K on the first set. Ride great, quiet, OK traction. BTW, got the last 5 off Craigs list with H2 wheels for $625... makes for pretty cheap tires!

 

[PKnoerzer]

+1 for BFG All Terrains. I've had them on for 40k miles. Last year I had them siped and it brought back the wet traction they had when new.

 

[AMcCormick]

Currently running the Toyo MT 35" stock wheels stock suspension. Putting 265/70 street tires back on. I want a 35"x9" tire that meets the load.

 

[JCockerill]

+1 for BFG All Terrains. I've had them on for 40k miles. Last year I had them siped and it brought back the wet traction they had when new.

"had them siped"



I'm not following you

 

[TMax]

Here I go again... the Cooper ZEON LTZ is E rated in my size (305/55/20) and it looks great. The tire is a quality piece and they are quiet. You can get them through Discount Tire. They are new but I have to tell you that I have about 20K on mine and the wear very well. That's my . 02

 

[PKnoerzer]

"had them siped"



I'm not following you

Slits are cut across the tread to replace the original siping that is worn down. This creates more edges for traction. It does make them wear faster, but we get too much sloppy weather here for slippery tires.

 

[ColoradoKing]

I've been running 290/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers and they are barely worn after 20K, including towing 10K lb toy hauler. Work great on or off road, not noisy, and I like them better than the BFGs I was running previously. If you're looking for an e-rated tire with more wear, you could try the Dura Grappler. I chose the Terra Grappler because they were priced right and have a free replacement if they don't make it to 60K miles.

 

[HLewallen]

I tried TrXus and Hankook MTs 35" r17 tires - the TrXus wore so fast it was actually impressive that they had time to develop severe irregular wear patterns, and a couple of the Hankooks were more square than round. Since I insist on an E rating, and wanted a 35" tire, I had to step up to 18" wheels and the 35x12. 50 E Procomp All-terrains in my sig. About 20k miles on them and so far an excellent tire for a daily driver.

 

[Regcabguy]

Currently running the Toyo MT 35" stock wheels stock suspension. Putting 265/70 street tires back on. I want a 35"x9" tire that meets the load.

Toyo has a 285-70-18 AT which leaves a 9" tread impression on the ground. It does have a 11. 50 section width. Not quite a blade. It weighs 66# versus your MT's 83#. It's 34. 8" tall. 18" rims required though.

 

[steved]

It does make them wear faster...

Not necessarily... siping allows the tire to flex and add more contact to the ground, thereby slowing wear. I siped a set of 255x85r16s... they seemed to wear better after siping.



Probably depends on driving habits?

 

[DPurchase]

Not necessarily... siping allows the tire to flex and add more contact to the ground, thereby slowing wear. I siped a set of 255x85r16s... they seemed to wear better after siping.



Probably depends on driving habits?

It puts a sharp tread edge back on the ground for better grip to help the worn edges.



I had 315 BFG's installed when I purchased the truck new. I ended up going back to the stock tires, nice looking and wearing tire, but does not have the load rating for the truck.

 

[AH64ID]

I am very happy with my 285/70/17 Toyos. Load Range E, better ride than stock, and more weight capacity...

I looked at BFG, but in anysize larger than stock you can't get a load range E...

 

[Grey Wolf]

Bridgestone REVO's here

 

[BDaugherty]

I'm running 35" ProComp Extreme A/Ts. I got a really good deal by buying them slightly used, but a major benefit to buying new is that they come with a 40K mile treadlife warranty. Only real downside is they don't offer it with a "E" rating. I've had mine for nearly 10K miles and they are wearing well so far.

 

[zippinbye]

I'm at the same juncture as you, and have pretty much settled on my choice. You did not say anything about rims, but I want to run my stock alloys that came on the 04. 5 Laramie. I like them. I'm 95% on-road, but I'm doing a 2" leveling kit on the front to assure clearance at max turn if the suspension is compressed while wheelin'. My Ride-Rite airbags will allow leveling at max load too. BTW, I think Hummer wheels, especially with a bit of milling, leave load capacity as a very open question, and the T/As that come on them clearly compromise a RAM's abilities. No disrespect to those who bought a HD RAM just for the Cummins (great reason!), I believe a lot of the tires you see and hear about on a lot of the Big 3s 3/4 and 1 ton trucks put looks or other considerations before load capacity. Let's face it, many rigs are running overweight with the toys they haul in the first place - I'm always on the verge. I personally think it is a travesty to re-tire with anything that has less than stock capacities. After a tire blow-out accident, what are you going to say when the plaintiff's attorney says "gee Mr. Smith, it looks like your oversize tires made your truck's placarded weight ratings invalid?" To that end, I like this: Toyo Open Country A/T: LT285/75R17, product code 300690. Don't be fooled into thinking 285 is too small based on your stated size preference. Note that it is a 75 aspect ratio (I hope that will be a bit smoother ride than a 70, too); it is 33. 8 inches tall, overall width 11. 7 inches, approved rim width 7. 5 to 9. 5, with 8 inches highlighted as spec. Now here's the best part: the load rating is 3970 @80 psi in a SWR application, vs. 3195 @70 psi for the stock Michelins. Weight 67 lbs. They have a 40,000 mile warranty. Not sure where you are, but if you have Discount Tire Co. , start there for an order ... around $200 ea. here in LV.



Anybody running these?



Here's a link: http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/18971.pdf

 

[Matt400]

Nitto Dura-Grapplers 285/75R17 would be a nice choice IMO.

* Fit the stock wheels

* Are 33. 86 tall

* Rated for 3970 lbs ea.

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Anybody out there with this tire, Terra's or Toyo A/t's in a 285/70??

I will trade straight across for my new Toyo MT's. . Rims included if you want or just tires.



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[MA2LA]

I can't say enough about the duragrapplers, I'm getting alittle over 50k on them and for me thats damn good. I have the 285 70 but may go up a little in size to either the 285 75 or go up a wheel size but the tires get a little pricey

 

[zippinbye]

Nice!

Nitto Dura-Grapplers 285/75R17 would be a nice choice IMO.

* Fit the stock wheels

* Are 33. 86 tall

* Rated for 3970 lbs ea.



Glad you pointed these out Matt400 and MA2LA. What about overall width and tread width? I assume they are quiet and smooth on the freeway? Any off-road or snow experience with them? Probably an even better choice than the Toyo A/T, as the tread seems a bit agressive for my (and a lot of us) primary mission on the pavement. If they are an improvement over the stock Michelins of-road, I'd be happy. The 50k+ life sounds remarkable too.

 

[Regcabguy]

Nice tire.

I'm running the 285-75-17 Toyo AT's now. I purchased from my friend who re-wheeled and went with the Toyo 35" MT's. It's a nice compromise. I've got my 285-70-17 Toyo AT's as a backup. I can feel the +14# and 1. 3" increase in size though. Takes a little more umph from the go-pedal. In all honesty I think the 70 series would make a better tow size.