best (in your opinion) AT tires

[TFucili]

The Toyo OC AT2 12.5/35/18 comes in two versions...an E and an F. Would I be correct to say the F rated version has a 3 ply sidewall and the E version has a two ply? I could not find this info on the website. THANKS!!

The Load Range, or Ply Rating determine the load carrying capacity of the tire. That is separate and aside from the sidewall construction. If I understand correctly, none of the AT2 have the extra sidewall ply strength. If you look under features and benefits for the CT, RT, MT, the first item is:
HIGH TURN-UP, 3-PLY POLYESTER CONSTRUCTION

• Contributes to excellent durability, impact resistance, and handling.

 

[DonFitzwater]

How is the traction on the M-55's in rain? Does the noise indicate harder rubber or just indicate more aggressive tread?

Traction is good in rain and standing water. It’s noisy due to the aggressive tread in my opinion.

 

[DonFitzwater]

What size LT and load rating are you running on the the Jeep CRD??

They are oversized from stock as I run wrangler rubicon wheels. I don’t remember the size but I’ll try and take a look and post it.

 

[seafish]

They are oversized from stock as I run wrangler rubicon wheels. I don’t remember the size but I’ll try and take a look and post it.

Thanks I'd much appreciate that...I chose to go with Cooper AT3 in a P metric because I couldn't find an LT 225/75/16 in a LRC or LRD max. While I like the Coopers LT on my Toyota ranch truck, I don't necessarily like them on the CRD.

 

[BarryG]

I ran a set of M55's on my old truck. I liked them a lot they were a bit noisy and pretty good in the snow. If you were to have them siped they would be an excellent snow tire. I got 58k out of my set. However for some reason the price went though the roof at least as far as I was concerned. The set i bought was in the 235ea neighborhood. When I went to replace them they were upwards of 340 ea. I liked them but not that much. I had good luck with the original bridgestone dueler revo's got 60k out of two different sets and no issues in the snow. Not so great in the mud. My last two sets have been the Goodyear Wrangler Adventurer w/kevlar. They have been pretty good. Loved them on the old truck and have a set on the new truck now. They are snowflake rated and are doing fairly well. They have about 40ish k on them and I think they will get me at least another 10k. On my old truck I think it was 55k on the set.

 

[jhenderson]

Just curious, what is ELT?

That would be an auto corrected XLT. I’ll make the adjustment

 

[Cummins12V98]

My Son runs NITTO Ridge Grapplers 35 12.50 R-18 Load "F" with over 4k capacity. Without doing proper rotating he bought another set at 50k. Still had tread left per pic below.

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[Firefightingjosh]

I'll throw in a vote for the Cooper at3/p/xlt(all about the same..). I have run the Atps and about half my driving is gravel road in summer, and most of winter is on unplowed or ice packed roads. One of the best tires I've ever found.

Josh

 

[cricha]

My Son runs NITTO Ridge Grapplers 35 12.50 R-18 Load "F" with over 4k capacity. Without doing proper rotating he bought another set at 50k. Still had tread left per pic below.

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That looks pretty good for 50K.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

That looks pretty good for 50K.

Those look like my Duratrac's at 20k miles. Actually that tread design looks similar to Duratrac's.

 

[SAP2018]

My Son runs NITTO Ridge Grapplers 35 12.50 R-18 Load "F" with over 4k capacity. Without doing proper rotating he bought another set at 50k. Still had tread left per pic below.

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These were on a ram 2500 for 50k?

 

[Cummins12V98]

These were on a ram 2500 for 50k?

2015 3500 Limited SRW with rear air ride. He flips houses and is going to the dump all the time and pulling a 14k dump trailer. He has had great luck with NITTO's.

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[Regcabguy]

I'll throw in a vote for the Cooper at3/p/xlt(all about the same..). I have run the Atps and about half my driving is gravel road in summer, and most of winter is on unplowed or ice packed roads. One of the best tires I've ever found.

Josh

If they'd release an HD Armor tech 3-ply sidewall on the AT3's it would be invincible.

 

[VLopresti]

I purchased my first set of Coopers back in October - Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 35x12.50R18LT - and installed them on my 2017 2500 Megacab on the factory Laramie wheels (with no lift or leveling kit). Other than having the low tire pressure light on (for now), I am very happy with the overall look of the truck and ride quality. I was also impressed with how little road noise there is despite the aggressive looking tread. I have uploaded a couple of pictures of the Coopers.

I am on my second set of Bridgestone Dueler Revos, 35x12.50R17LT on my 2004 Quad Cab also mounted on factory aluminum wheels (with 2" leveling kit). I got close to 60K on the first set and have 30K + on the second set with much life to go.

Both trucks, however, are/were driven mainly on-road (highway) with only occasional towing. The 2017 is my daily driver, while the 2004 (w/265K miles) is now "resting" and is only driven periodically.

 

[VLopresti]

Also, I have been following member James Langan's 'RoadTraveler.net' blog and Instagram posts closely as he is profiling Toyo Open County C/T 35x12.50R17LT mounted on factory wheels with no lift or leveling kit.

 

[EDankievitch]

I've been wondering when you'd chime in. Nice to see writing on here VLopresti

 

[Larry Sciblo]

I purchased my first set of Coopers back in October - Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 35x12.50R18LT - and installed them on my 2017 2500 Megacab on the factory Laramie wheels (with no lift or leveling kit). Other than having the low tire pressure light on (for now), I am very happy with the overall look of the truck and ride quality. I was also impressed with how little road noise there is despite the aggressive looking tread. I have uploaded a couple of pictures of the Coopers.

I am on my second set of Bridgestone Dueler Revos, 35x12.50R17LT on my 2004 Quad Cab also mounted on factory aluminum wheels (with 2" leveling kit). I got close to 60K on the first set and have 30K + on the second set with much life to go.

Both trucks, however, are/were driven mainly on-road (highway) with only occasional towing. The 2017 is my daily driver, while the 2004 (w/265K miles) is now "resting" and is only driven periodically.

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I have the same wheels and looking to finally replace the Firestones (originals with 48K). I love the look of the Coopers, and have never tried them. Did you noticed any improvement or lack of, in milage? Thx

 

[VLopresti]

I have the same wheels and looking to finally replace the Firestones (originals with 48K). I love the look of the Coopers, and have never tried them. Did you noticed any improvement or lack of, in milage? Thx

Unfortunately, my mileage has dropped, probably due to the much lower tire pressure I’m running (and maybe the winter-blend fuel out now?) I’ve been running 55 PSI in the fronts and 45 PSI in the rears while empty vs. max tire pressure I was running on the stock Firestones. They have slightly rubbed on the radius arms at full lock when hitting a driveway apron but do not rub on the inner fender skirts or anywhere else. Also, I only got 42K on the original Firestones and that was stretching it.

 

[Larry Sciblo]

First, I love the way your truck looks. I love the Laramie wheels and don't want to fork out more $ for wheels, and its nice to see a truck without "blacked out look". To me your set up is perfect. And it looks level in the front.....maybe because of the angle of the photo. (you said it did not have a level kit)

With the low tire pressure being 65 max. is weird compared to the Firestones at 80 psi. And yet still rated as an "E". Which I need for the 5th wheel hitch weight.

Funny, I just saw you are in Long Island. I was born in NY and we lived in Copiague, LI. Small world hey!

 

[Regcabguy]

The Load Range, or Ply Rating determine the load carrying capacity of the tire. That is separate and aside from the sidewall construction. If I understand correctly, none of the AT2 have the extra sidewall ply strength. If you look under features and benefits for the CT, RT, MT, the first item is:
HIGH TURN-UP, 3-PLY POLYESTER CONSTRUCTION

• Contributes to excellent durability, impact resistance, and handling.

The AT2 Extreme's have 3-ply sidewalls.