I'm not really sure that there is going to be an AT tire out there that is cheap and going to last with the time/miles that you put on. I've tried many brands and treads but found most of the time you get what you pay for. If you looking to save money and buy the "cheaper" tire they usually don't last as long, but if you spend the money and get the "better" tires they typically last longer. Some guys have good luck with a tire and the next guy you talk to says that those were the worst tires ever put on, it all depends on the person and thier expectations. Been putting on the Firestone Transforce AT on the work trucks for a long time and have had good luck with them, they have good traction, low noise and last, but I know some Ram owners that had them from the factory and others that have put them on their trucks that say there the WORST tire ever made:confuzeld. I never thought that I would get 60k out of a MT tire but I figured I'd give it a shot and it paid off. Like you, I didn't like spending that much money but it paid off because the cheaper tires I had on before only lasted around 30k. Please keep us updated with what you purchase and how long that they last, I might switch over to an AT tire down the road and like you need something that is going to last.:thumb: