2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission tires

[srandazzo]

i am looking for new tires soon. the stock michelins have been ok but not real good in the rain. we havent had any snow to be able to see thier effectiveness. what is a good all around tire to use.

 

[RBSOB]

Try Coopers

I switched from the stock michelins to Cooper Discoverers, also went up to 285s on stock aluminum wheels. Far better traction in snow and off road, better on wet roads. Maybe the siped lugs do help? MPG went down somewhat due to taller,wider, more aggressive tread. Wearing very well with about 20k miles at least 30-40k left. Have Fun. Jim G.

 

[BigMo]

Just put on Toyos today...

I just made the switch from the factory Michelins (265/75x16, E load range) to the Toyo Open Country A/T (305/70x16, E load range) today. The Michelins had over 68,600 miles today when they came off. They were great tires for the highway, but I wanted something bigger.



I plan on posting a full report after I've run them up and down the road a day or so. Right now, they seem pretty good. Very aggressive pattern and square shoulder ( just like their "brother tire" the Nittos).

 

[RKohn]

Hey Mo... How much did the Toyos cost ya???

I couldn't find anybody around here that handled'em. Got the Nittos at Discount Tire for 159 ea. I like'em so far.





rick

 

[BigMo]

Re: Hey Mo... How much did the Toyos cost ya???

Originally posted by RKohn

I couldn't find anybody around here that handled'em. Got the Nittos at Discount Tire for 159 ea. I like'em so far.



rick

Rick, I bought these from Kauffman Tire. I paid (after 10% discount of final bill for opening charge account) $724. 00. That price included an alignment for $49. 99 and all mounting, balancing, and tax. The tires themselves were $160 each before the discount was applied.



By the way, I think your Nittos and my Toyos probably look exactly alike.

 

[kevincook]

I am looking at Bridgestone Revos, Wild-country TXR (mud style), and Coopers A/T. I will stick with the stock size, if the truck was any high I couldn't get it in the parking garage were I work



KC

 

[Hammer]

Tires...

I have replaced mine with Cooper Discoverer ST's in the factory size(265/75R16's) and am quite pleased with the wear and ride. Cooper rep told me when I pourchased them they were designed with the diesel owner in mind and have a slightly stiffer sidewall and different rubber compuond to facilitate better wear patterns and longevity with the added weight up front.



So far I have had no problems with them at all and they are wearing evenly. There is about 10,000 miles on my set now as I just looked in my records. I can not speak of their off road capabilities as my truck does not see any mud or dirt use driving as any of the Mason-Dixon TDR members will attest to(its allergic to dirt driving,LOL). They will go in the snow is about all I can say and drive nicely in the rain. I have had a few people behind me complain of the water they disperse when at speed during a rain but it does not bother me .



Got my complete set for $540 mounted and balanced and consider them a worthy purchase. Hope this helps... ... . Andy

 

[kevincook]

Originally posted by Hammer

Tires...

I have replaced mine with Cooper Discoverer ST's in the factory size(265/75R16's) and am quite pleased with the wear and ride. Cooper rep told me when I pourchased them they were designed with the diesel owner in mind and have a slightly stiffer sidewall and different rubber compuond to facilitate better wear patterns and longevity with the added weight up front.



So far I have had no problems with them at all and they are wearing evenly. There is about 10,000 miles on my set now as I just looked in my records. I can not speak of their off road capabilities as my truck does not see any mud or dirt use driving as any of the Mason-Dixon TDR members will attest to(its allergic to dirt driving,LOL). They will go in the snow is about all I can say and drive nicely in the rain. I have had a few people behind me complain of the water they disperse when at speed during a rain but it does not bother me .



Got my complete set for $540 mounted and balanced and consider them a worthy purchase. Hope this helps... ... . Andy

Hammer I would like to know how they do in the snow?



KC

 

[Hammer]

Kevin. .

I have not seen a snow that would stop them. Now I know that here in Central PA we do not get the amounts other areas get,but, in the deepest shot we got last year(10",whoopie!!) it was very easy to get around and they cleaned themselves nicely. My neighborhood is always the last to be plowed and to get in in bad weather is always a trip with it being uphill on all sides. So my answer is ,SNOW-WHAT SNOW??,LOL... ... . Andy

 

[dcava]

I just went to Bridgestone Deuller A/Ts in a LT285x75R16s about two months ago. Replaced BFG LT 295x75R16s (worst purchaseI ever made) Not many miles yet only 3K but the best wet road traction I've ever experincedOo. Wet and cold in Va.





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[parttime]

Just took off my factory michelins with 63000 miles and still running. Replaced them with the Bridgestone Dueler AT's 285/75/16 and so far, just love them.



















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[jsnyder]

Discoverer S/T

These are very good in snow and mud. They are pretty good on ice, but like any tire will benefit tremendously from siping. They will tend to fling a lot of mud, snow, slush, and gravel around when you are driving.



Jason

 

[Joe Mc]

Coopers - 305X70's - $145 ea X 5 on the stock chrome (potato chip wheels) the spare fits between the rails (tight, but it's there). They look & ride very good, good on snow, wet/dry pavement, gravel, sand & mud too. 45# front/35# rear, wearing fine - look as good as the day I purchased, some 10k ago. JMHO

 

[RamThatStroker]

Yokahama Geoloander A/T+II

If you want a good all around tire that will take long to wear out try these tires. Although if you tow a lot of weight you might not want to get these tires because of the "D" rating. I've been very happy with mine and have gotten approximately 45,000 miles on my first set. They're great in the rain and probably the best tire I've ever had in the snow. I haven't had to much experience in the mud so I really can't say. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck with whatever tire you choose. .



Joe

 

[Neibe]

Michelin LTX AT Are the best tire out there. Looks like I'll get about a 100,000 miles and here in Michigan we know snow.

 

[athompson]

Goodyear MT/Rs

I couldn't wait to ditch the Michelins for the MT/Rs. If I didn't have a 4x4, I would have probably put the BGF ATs on. At any rate, I was disappointed with the Michelins from the start.

 

[GotDiesel]

Has anyone ever tried Pathfinders? I am currently running 315's and just love em'. They have a 50,000 mile warranty, got em at discount for 120 each. I have about 30,000 on them and they still have over half the tread left, thats with the ocasional burnout too! Ha HA

 

[dcasselberry]

SRandazzo:



As this was your first post to a forum, let me say welcome to TDR... ... a great place for lots of good information on your CTD. I see you're also in Jersey, and always glad to see more Jersey folks come on board.



I've been running Dunlop Radial Rovers on my dually, and get a lot of wear out of them. Paid $103 each about two years ago, and this is my second set.

The Goodyear Wranglers that came on the truck back in 1996 wore out in 27,000 miles, so I switched to the Dunlops. Got 42,000 miles out of the first set of Dunlops. I like them and they're reasonably priced compared to some of the other brands.



Dan