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[Matt400]

What about overall width and tread width?

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[MA2LA]

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 aggressive 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.

I have had them in the snow and they did very well and in some muddy areas that would have left the michelins stuck, I think they are as sooth and quiet and handle every bit as well as the michelins. I am wondering if the taller side wall of the 75 will be noticeable even with what should be a stronger side wall that goes with a heavier payload

 

[Red Rocket]

toyo's

I put my Toyo Open Country A/T's on at the end of last winter, so I got to plow with them once, and it was the first time I could push my 9'2" boss in two wheel drive... . It was stated above that the tread looked too aggressive, but don't get it mixed up with the m/t's, which have a much more aggressive tread. I really like the size, and extra ground clearance I get with these, and I did opt for the 285/75r17's which really are massive tires, especially when the UPS guy rolls them into my office. The other people in the office thought they were huge, and they look huge, at first. I agree with staying with the E load rating, and the almost 4,000 lbs capacity is for real. I now run these at 70 in the front, and 80 with my plow on, and they don't squat any more.



Good luck.

 

[jeepit]

I ended up last year getting a new set of Hercules AT 265's. Not a well known brand but I like the tire. My next tire will be Toyo AT going up to the 285's.....

 

[JTucholke]

Cooper 235/80

is what I just went with. They have an incredible winter tread but are also very narrow to help the MPG. Being 80's they are still quite tall and I'm hoping to up my gear ratio a little. I haven't had them installed yet but these are the narrowest/tallest/best winter tread tires that I could find.

 

[seafish]

is what I just went with. They have an incredible winter tread but are also very narrow to help the MPG. Being 80's they are still quite tall and I'm hoping to up my gear ratio a little. I haven't had them installed yet but these are the narrowest/tallest/best winter tread tires that I could find.

Which Cooper tire, there are alot of them?? Got a link to a pic or specs??

Thanks.

 

[JTucholke]

Cooper Discoverer M+S

LT235/80R-17/E1 117Q

Discount Tire, Custom Wheels, Truck & Car Rims | Discount Tire Co. Has them but I cannot link it.

 

[thashane]

Put me down for the Procomp AT's. The regular ones, not the extreme.

I have had good results with the Cooper Discover ST's, but I couldn't find them in E or my size.
The procomps seem to work well in all situations, and also have an extreme weather rating, and I feel preform great in snow, especially when new.

 

[steved]

is what I just went with. They have an incredible winter tread but are also very narrow to help the MPG. Being 80's they are still quite tall and I'm hoping to up my gear ratio a little. I haven't had them installed yet but these are the narrowest/tallest/best winter tread tires that I could find.

Expect them to wear about 25k to 30k... I got around 15k on mine and they are about 50% worn.



I am very happy with my Pirelli STRa's... they perform very well for a OE size. Their only weak spot is snow, but even then they perform as well as any all season tire.

 

[PKnoerzer]

The OP asked for 33" or 35" - does anyone make a 35" tire for a 17" rim in an all terrain tread with a load range "e"?

 

[Chemical103]

I just put on BFG A/T 265 70 17 so far I am impressed with the ride and they are confident in the snow and ice (which is a concern where I live). I also like the look, even with the stock size they look tough. However if you don't plan on needing to go off road much and you have mild winters I would say the Michelin LTX A/T or A/T 2 are great tire for highway/summer on road driving; they last forever I had 37K on my LTX A/T and they look (and drive) new.

 

[Bochuck]

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.

Hey ColoradoKing! How are the tires now as far as wear? Also, are they fairly quite on the highway? I'm looking for new tires and have never heard of these before. I checked out their website and they seem to have a wide selection available in the load range E category. I need a tire that's quiet on the highway (I don't mind a little humming though, just not mudder howl) has long wear, 60K would be great, and good traction for all weather, snow , rain, dry etc. St. Louis runs the gamut in weather so a good all around tire would be nice. I have the Toyo ATs now in stock size, but I'll barely get 40K from them, though traction has been good.



Bob

 

[ZBrooks]

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.

I have these and will have them as long as they produce them.

 

[MChrist]

Ditto on the Nitto Dura Grapplers, I have only 10,000 miles on them, but love them! Had 315/70/17 BFG first, and when I switched to the Nittos, the first thing I noticed was how quiet they were. I then QUICKLY noticed that I had to use my brakes alot more, since I could coast forever!! MPG also picked up 1-2, with me hand calculating the difference regarding the tire size difference. And even though they are a "highway/towing" tire, they got me through WAY more than the 1/2 worn BFGs did, especially in snow. As far as towing, just came back yesterday from a 800 mile round trip with 8,000 lb travel trailer, and a FULLY loaded truck, and every time I stopped and checked the tire temp, they were cool to the touch!! Very impressed! (BTW, I got 13. 1 one way, 13. 75 on the way back, ranging between 60 and 65 mph)

 

[seafish]

Hey Matt400, are you still liking your dura grapplers better then the Toyo OC/AT??

How many miles on em so far?? How are they looking? Handling?

Do they come with a factory treadwear warranty from Nitto??

TIA

 

[Elite1]

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.

I just picked up a set of Nittos as well. The only difference, I selected the 70 series. They look & ride great, hopefully they wear great as well!

 

[CumminsRam]

Hey guys. Just found Nitto Dura Grapplers at Discount Tire Zone. LT285/75R17E for $179 each.

 

[seafish]

Hey guys, I am SURE that this tire is a great tire, and I was seriosly thinking of puting a set of them on my truck.
HOWEVER, in researching the tire and the warranty, I talked with Nitto directly and found out that ONLY the tires marked "Dura Belt" on the sidewall are included in the 50k treadwear warranty, because they have an extra ply with the treads. The 285/75/17 E is NOT marked "Dura Belt"--ONLY the oem size 265/75/17 E is availaable with Dura Belt technology. Here is a link to the Warranty--

http://www.nittotire.com/Warranty.pdf

Here is a link to Nittos site with tire sizes for the Dura Grappler--The sizes available with "Dura Belt" technology are listed at the very BOTTOM of the scroll--

http://www.nittotire.com/functions/...om/functions/tire_popup.asp?tire=duragrappler

Since I wanted the larger diameter sizes, and still wanted a treadwear warranty, I went with the Toyo Open Country AT in a 285/75/17 E. They DO have a 40k mileage warranty and I am pretty sure based on what I have read here they are an excellent tire. They also have an extra sidewall ply AND an extra tread ply.

All of this is for info only, like I said I am sure, also based on what I am reading here, that the DuraGrappler is an excellent tire, and indeed I may well still try a set NEXT time around. BUT I wanted people to be aware of the lack of a treadwear warranty in all BUT oem size for this tire.