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New tires on the truck - want good looking mud tires but need good road tires…

Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:26 pm
Posted by 3BlockUber
Member since Aug 2022
625 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:26 pm
I’m currently an F150 4x4 baw and love a bulky mud tire look but I don’t need a mud tire.

I have BF Goodrich KM3 (mud). 45,000 miles on them and they are about done.

They look great but I drive 30,000 miles a year, so I really need to pick a tire that’s a bit better on the road. Trying to convince myself to look at the KO2 (all terrain) for better road conditions.

Has anyone found a good looking bulky tire that’s actually pretty good on the road? Or should I just forget about mud tires and focus on all terrain?
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18564 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:31 pm to
Pick any of the nitto/toyo RT type tires and you should be good to go.

Nitto Ridge Grappler
Toyo RT-Pro
Toyo RT Trail
This post was edited on 7/20/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted by 3BlockUber
Member since Aug 2022
625 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:34 pm to
I do like the look of the Toyo open country RT. I would assume that would be the smarter choice for me than the MT?
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
26344 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:37 pm to
Get Michelin LTX MS2 and enjoy. Great in rain. Quiet on Hwy. Seen the 10ply HD versions last damn near 70K miles
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18564 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:37 pm to
quote:

I do like the look of the Toyo open country RT. I would assume that would be the smarter choice for me than the MT?


Take a look at the RT-Pro. I think it’s a little more aggressive with more space between the lugs than the RT. It’s their newest one of the more aggressive all-terrain.

I’ve ran a shite load of tires on 6 4x4’s over the last 25 years and once I went with the RT/Trail grapplers I’m never going back to a mud tire. It’s the perfect blend between an All Terrain and mud tire.
This post was edited on 7/20/25 at 12:44 pm
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18564 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:40 pm to
quote:

Get Michelin LTX MS2 and enjoy. Great in rain. Quiet on Hwy. Seen the 10ply HD versions last damn near 70K miles


I wouldn’t think that would be near the look he’s going for.
Posted by TFLEX
TX
Member since Jun 2023
275 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:51 pm to
I put Kenda Klevers 33x12.5r20 on my truck 3 years ago. Absolutely love them.

Buddy owns a tire shop and recommended them. Have several other friends running them no issues. I like them more than the Nittos I have ran.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6452 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 12:53 pm to
I’ve had several sets of the Toyo Open Country Rt on my 17 f250. I went with Nitto Ridge Grappler on my last set to try something different. So far they are wearing even and ride quiet. You can’t go wrong with either.
Posted by TheDrunkenTigah
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
18123 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 1:06 pm to
I have nitto ridge grapplers and love them. Very aggressive look, good traction in mud, damn near silent on the interstate. This is a Chevy vs ford argument between the popular brands but I don’t plan on fixing it if it isn’t broke.
Posted by mtcheral
BR
Member since Oct 2008
2077 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 1:11 pm to
Cooper Rugged Trek. Great hybrid mud/AT. I’ve gotten very good life out of them and the pricing is good. Not as heavy as some of the other brands which helps gas mileage also.
This post was edited on 7/20/25 at 3:04 pm
Posted by Potchafa
Avoyelles
Member since Jul 2016
4143 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 1:42 pm to
I have these on Mrs. Potch’s 4 Runner. Pretty quite and the have good traction in the mud!
Posted by Koolazzkat
Behind the Tupelo gum tree
Member since May 2021
2949 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 1:42 pm to
My neighbor has over 50k on a set of Firestone Destination MT2’s and that’s on a heavy 2500 power wagon. Should be able to get 65k on a half ton?
Posted by AaronDeTiger
baton rouge
Member since Jun 2014
2157 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 1:48 pm to
Add Recon Grappler to this list
Posted by Arbengal
Louisiana
Member since Sep 2008
3410 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 2:17 pm to
Look at the HD Terrain from BF Goodrich. I know someone using these and they really like them. Good off road tracking and very smooth and quiet on the highway
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
27992 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 2:25 pm to
KO3s

I have the KO2s and they’ve been great. Have 50k on them and will get 20-30k more out of them.
Posted by reds on reds on reds
Birmingham
Member since Sep 2013
4609 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 3:02 pm to
Currently sitting at the shop getting some cooper discoverer ST Maxx put on. I’ve had a few sets of ridge grapplers and honestly don’t know if I’m going back to them. They don’t clear mud well at all and they’re awful in the rain. If I don’t like these coopers then I’ll go back to trail grapplers for my next set.
Posted by Fetch78
The Woodlands, Tx
Member since Dec 2010
419 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 4:10 pm to
Went from Ridge to Recon.. Recon are louder and don't do near as well in the mud.
Posted by thejudge
Westlake, LA
Member since Sep 2009
15004 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 4:28 pm to
quote:

have good traction in the mud!


Kinda like studded condoms for Aggies....
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11185 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 7:57 pm to
I just got Mickey Thompson Baja Boss and I love them
Posted by TexasHand
Mississippi
Member since Sep 2013
1353 posts
Posted on 7/20/25 at 8:06 pm to
Ive run the endurance brands but I gotta tell you, I’ve had great luck with the Faulken Rubitrek….. it may be the best A/T tire I’ve had for noise and grip on wet pavement. Performs well in mid also.
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