Need input- tires again??

[DDT]

I presently have 285-70 MT on that came with her, there about shot #1 and #2 I do a lot winter road driving and I know these MT will slip and slide a lot. I was wanting to return to OEM tire- BFG rugged trail TA 265-70. Hoping for a MPG raise and I do like there winter traction.

With the present tires at 65 MPH tach is 1950 RPMS and speed-o-meter is very close to right. Since I drive 500 miles per week the OEM rubber should increase rpms about 3 1/2 pecent. I do have a 2300 -2400 rpm drown. I also pull heavy at times so E rated tire is a must for me. I am wondering about staying with the 285's to keep the rpm in the sweet spot. which way to go?

 

[Edgemann55]

I am running the 285 Toyos in AT. They stick great in the ice and snow are E rated and so far I have 40K on them and should get another 5K or so. Some on here have *****ed about quick tread wear on these but mine have held up well with 5K tire rotations. Like you I think the 285's put the tach in the sweet spot at 65-70mph and I like the look on the truck.

 

[MQuirin]

I agree on the RPM with 285/70. I just got some 285/75 Dura-Grapplers and, although I like the tires, I think they are a bit too tall for RPM while towing. I wish I had bought 285/70s again...

 

[Road Dog]

If you care about Winter traction the BFG AT KOs are a Winter rated tire (but maybe not in E). General Grabber AT2s are Winter rated too.

 

[jgillott]

If you care about Winter traction the BFG AT KOs are a Winter rated tire (but maybe not in E). General Grabber AT2s are Winter rated too.

BFG now does make the AT KO in 285 E. The 285 D is listed "not rated for severe snow". But, I didn't see that notation for the E's.



BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO

 

[Regcabguy]

I agree on the RPM with 285/70. I just got some 285/75 Dura-Grapplers and, although I like the tires, I think they are a bit too tall for RPM while towing. I wish I had bought 285/70s again...

I actually experienced that going from 285-70-17 to the "75" series. With my camper Smarty's a necessity and I've got the G-56 with the . 79 final drive.

 

[JDecanter]

I often read of mileage increase or decrease when changing brands of tires. I have used four brands on two trucks but when I corrected the odometer I found there was no discernable difference in mileage. The best way to check for correct reading is with a GPS.

 

[jgillott]

I just ordered a set of Firestoine Destination M/T (265/70/17) load range E.





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These are going to be a winter set (Dec to March) on a spare set of wheels.

I am not going through another snowy winter on my factory Michelins (I have a newer set to go on in Mar/April).



This looks like a good set, but I'm sure I'd want to drive on them in the summer. Might be a bit noisy and the mileage might suffer.



I looked at MT/R's, those handle well in the snow as well.

Last summer, I purchased a set of Firestones for our '05 Silverado work truck. I've posted on this site before that with the amount of heavy off road use that truck is subjected to, I simply can't keep tires on it. Anyway, my local tire store talked me in to the Firestones this time and so far I am very pleased. My family has been anti-Firestone as long as I can remember. It's so bad, that years ago, my dad refused to take delivery of a truck he ordered until the dealer replaced the Firestones that it was shipped with. I got quite a bit of grief when I came home with those, but so far, I am happy with the choice.

 

[DDT]

Thanks, I am leaning toward the BFG AT KOs or the General Grabber AT2s. But still undecided on 285s or stock 265s. I am very concerned about the higher RPMS with the 265s. When pulling GN trailers this truck is geared prefectlyat this time, but I do alot more empty miles. That is why I drive 65 MPH since the tach is just under 2000rpm. With 265s tach should run about 2100rpm with my 5" tip on the exhast it is loud enough at this time, but I think it keeps the deer away so far.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

I had Toyo 285/70 ATs put on before the truck even left the lot. The tires rode great, wore very evenly at 4K mile rotations and lasted a little over 50K miles. But, I wasn't extremely happy with them in winter driving. I feel they didn't measure up to other brands of ATs.



I've had alot of different brands of tires. Most of which were great in some aspects but failed in others. I not fully sold that there is one tire that excels in every real world situation. For the last two years I've had Bridgestone 285/70 Revos on both my '97 and '06 and am very pleased with overall performance.

 

[RMcKenna]

I just put on michelin ltx a/t2 lt 285/70/17/d. They have the same load rating as the 265/70/17/e. I only have about 500 miles on them but you can feel a big difference on wet roads and in the mud. Let you no how i make out with milege.

 

[flyby night]

I am running Firestone Destination M/T's in the 285's center siped. So far I think they are great. They are a much stiffer sidewall construction than the BFG's that were original equipment. They seem to wear very well, and havegreat traction in the dirt,mud,snow,wet and dry roads. I don't think they are the best in the ice. I gto these tires because I wanted the extra confidence when i get out there in those remote areas during hunting season. My other choice if I wasn't as worried about off road capabilities as much, would be the Bridgestone Dueler a/t. I think they are also a great tire with great all around performance.

 

[DDT]

Got some great info, but my one question still unanswered.



With the present tires at 65 MPH tach is 1950 RPMS and speed-o-meter is very close to right. Since I drive 500 miles per week the OEM rubber should increase rpms about 3 1/2 pecent. I do have a 2300 -2400 rpm drown. I am wondering about staying with the 285's to keep the rpm in the sweet spot. which way to go?

Any comments for this one... .

Thanks

DDT

 

[Road Dog]

A 3. 5% increase in RPM is still only 2020.

 

[KSears]

I just put a set of Toyo open country AT on my truck, size is 285-75-17. I want to decrease some rpm's for highway mileage and increase load limit. I decided on these particular tires for having the highest weight rating I could find in a similar size tire. Most if not all 265-70-17 tires I could find were rated at 3195 lbs max,these are rated to 3970 lbs. I have a six speed 5600 and 4:10 gears, I hope I won't lose too much on the towing end for power, but I don't think I will. Great looking tires and look much more appropiate on the truck, fill up the fender wells nice.