Getting sent to wyoming for 4 years, and I am due for tires. I have the factory steel wheels, so can't go too large. Looking for a decent all terrain tire that will work in the snow, and is fairly cheap.

The dunlop radial rover rt's do well in the snow and are 118 or so from tire rack. Price locally seems to be in the 140 range. American owned and made toohttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif I'm pleased with em. I have 265's and they fit fine even though i think the rim is technicaly too narrow?


They have done well plowing anywho......I like playing in the snowhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif


Edited by: ratlover

What are the factory steelies, 16 by 7 right?

16 x 6.5" http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

BFGoodrich AT/KO


http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgapp/catalog/tires/allterraintako.jsp

Yep..what Amric said.

I second Amric's choice.


Over the years I've run a number of types and brands of tires on 4x4's, everything from streets to really aggressive mud types. The BFG's are the best all around tire for a combination of on and off road use that I've ever run.


My Grand Cherokee has got the AT/KO's on it now, and the Dooley will have before the fall hunts start...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

On my last truck, a '96 2500HD, I had Goodyear AT/S 275/75/16 tires on it... they were the best snow/all around tire I have ever used. My dad always used them on his plow truck too, they were exceptional plow tires. I'll probably be getting a set for the new truck when the time comes for new tires.


Dan

Guys you have been very helpful, I appreciate it.

Nitto Terra Grappler 265/75 R16 E-rated 10 ply

Wicked, I run 265/75R-16 Buckshot mudders w/ studs in winter and grabbed some H2 wheels for summer and put BFG mall terrains on for summer.


They have a 265/70R-17 for the H2 rims so u don't need any trimming.


I

Bridgestone A/T Revo's http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

I agree with Burner. Those are the tires I have....

BFG AT/TA KO.

Bridgestone A/T Revo's http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif





I second that. AMAZING tire.

Burner, Chevyfreek,


I too have the 265 Nitto's. Great riding tires and they look good to boot, and you can't beat the price. I went in with BFG/KO's on the brain but for over $100 less and an E tire (can't get that from BFG in a 265), I figured I'd give em a try.


I was interested to know how many miles ya'll have on your Nitto's and how they are holding up? I only have about 1-2K on mine so far. Just the usual front-end outside edge wear so far.


Thanks,


Tim

Bridgestone Duelers A/T Revos. Just look at the rating they get on tirerack.com.

The dunlop radial rover rt's
I had these on my last truck -- a 1/2 ton -- and loved them, but they don't come any higher then a C load rating. That isn't gonna work for him.

I 2nd (3rd? 4th?) the Nitto's; excellent all-around tire.

Toyo Open Country


Have them siped. Easy to get 70K miles and grip the slippy stuff VERY well.

LOOK INTO YOKOHAMA's. I used to run the bfg but the yoko a/t is cheaper. And better! IMHO.

Revo's awesome.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

luvthesmellofdiesel.... I'd like to know my self. I do know that they leave great black marks on everything. I tend to Burn my tires wayyyy too much. I think I'll get 20 to 25 out of these. Honestly, I have not 1 set of tires/rims on this truck for more than 10k. I swap rims and tires all then time. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif ... On a note. I think the TerraGrappler has a 3000 (+) lb rating with an "A" on heat, an "A" on traction and 500 for the tread wear.





Burner---------------->

Luvthesmellofdiesel & Burner,


I have just over 6,000mi on my Nittos so far and they are looking good. Actually just rotated and balanced the tires last Friday. I think the tread compound is a little softer than other tires, but I think I should get at least 50,000 out of them with rotations every 6,000 miles. That is about two years with the miles I drive. The edges of my tires are the same way. That is to be expected though. I would have probably went with BFG A/T's if they had a 265 "E" load range tire out. The price and load range was right for me on the Nitto's...

The ones I got are rated at the same #'s as factory 245's I believe. But they arnt E's correct. They are rated at a bit over 3000#'s


I did have a pair of yokohama geolander 2's on a 1/2 ton and really liked em. The geolander 1's that come stock on a few trucks are totaly different from the 2's


I still think the bfg's are a bit over rated/overpriced

I'd like to go with BFG AT/KO 265 but only if they have them in "E" rated load range. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif

Thanks for the info. I would have went with BFG's as well but can't get E rated 265's from them. So far, I like the Nitto's, just hope they last...


Tim

bridgestone A/T revo's so far so good


Edited by: jjgmc

I ran the BFGs in Iceland. In the small sizes, 35 and under, they were teh best for teh snow conditions over there. I got back to Alaska with lots of wet roads and ice and absolutely hated them! They'd hydroplane very quickly and were totally usless on ice. I sold tires for my first few years up here. I now use Goodyear AT/S's on all my rigs. It is an outstanding all around tire. Great mileage, 60k+, no hydroplaning, and plenty of edges for gripping the ice and snow or dirt and mud. Edited by: Oldman

Take a look at the weight rating not the letter. Different sized tires will have different ratings even though they may have the same letter......


I think thats right anywhohttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif

The weight listed may be off by a few pounds from one tire make to another but the letter code is an industry standard. A specific load range tire must meet minimum requirements for the given range regardless of manufacturer.

I put 265 E-rated Cooper Discoverer H/T 's on...with all the rain we've had here in Michigan they've done a great job. They're more of a highway tire than the A/T's. I'm happy with them. Just go to TireRack and browse....you can get so much info from that site.


Tom http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Pig.gif

Your Wyoming winters are as severe as what we get here. I'm in the mountains of Northern Utah, and winter driving can be dangerous. Since you'll be in snow country for 4 years, I'd suggest a separate set of dedicated rims with snow tires. They're the safest thing. Every winter my '94 wears the stock steelies and Bridgestone Winter Dualers. This is the truck version of a Blizzak, and they work goooood. They're so good that 2WD works about as well as 4WD did with other tires. In 4WD during a snowfall or on slush, highway driving is no problem. They're also a lot more secure on ice. They'd last maybe 30K if driven year round, so it's only for winter use. It'll get real nasty in Wyoming and believe me, it's worth having a separate set of snow tires.

I appreciate the advice, thank you. -Tony

I live in WI had bridgestone AT Revo on my 03 1500 HD. AWSOME Tire.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif Should be getting my 04 2500 HD D/A this week. Already have trade in the works to drive from dealer to tire shop for another set of Revos. AMAZING TIRE, you'll be happy. Quiet too!!!


Scott

Michlin LTX-M/S in 265's. Have them on 8 " rims. The only tire I will use again after haveing a disastorus pull with the 5er to New Mexico where I lost a Bridgstone (came with truck) after 6K miles! Lost the wheel too. At $530 for 1, one, uno, etc., chevy alum wheel, a set of 4 American Racing Alum wheels (whole set $432) was the way to go.

Any way, these mic's ride very nicely. Have not had them on ice/snow, but past experience with older Mic's was OK.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif