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Tire Advice
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:31 am
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:31 am
I have been purchasing normal (BF Goodrich, Goodyear, Cooper, etc.) to semi-aggressive (Nitto, Mickey Thompson, etc.) all terrain tires longer than most of you have been born (ha ha) but have been out of the loop and looking for advice for new tires.
Currently own a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain (4WD) and running the original tires….It is time to replace them. My current tires are Goodyear P275/55R20 and looking for something slightly more aggressive and possibly a little bigger (without changing wheels/rims).
This is my daily driver so do not want to deal with a rough ride and a lot of tire noise. I rarely get into serious mud situations but will need some grip on occasions. My priorities are:
* Smooth ride
* Nominal road noise
* Long tread life (the Nitto’s I had on a previous truck SUCKED)
* Slightly more aggressive than the stock tires
* Reasonably priced
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!
Currently own a 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain (4WD) and running the original tires….It is time to replace them. My current tires are Goodyear P275/55R20 and looking for something slightly more aggressive and possibly a little bigger (without changing wheels/rims).
This is my daily driver so do not want to deal with a rough ride and a lot of tire noise. I rarely get into serious mud situations but will need some grip on occasions. My priorities are:
* Smooth ride
* Nominal road noise
* Long tread life (the Nitto’s I had on a previous truck SUCKED)
* Slightly more aggressive than the stock tires
* Reasonably priced
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance!
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Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:38 am to captainahab
here's how this thread will go. Lots of Recs for -
Cooper AT3
BFG ko2
Toyo AT/2
and then a few others thrown in, some of which will be damn near super swampers and not at all what you are looking for
Personally, I'm about 15k into my first set of AT3's and have been really impressed so far.
Cooper AT3
BFG ko2
Toyo AT/2
and then a few others thrown in, some of which will be damn near super swampers and not at all what you are looking for
Personally, I'm about 15k into my first set of AT3's and have been really impressed so far.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:40 am to ccard257
Any of those 3 are what you're looking for
Posted on 12/5/16 at 10:42 am to ccard257
if you go toyo at ii, make sure you get xtreme.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 11:35 am to ccard257
Thanks fellas. Will take a look at all three.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 11:38 am to captainahab
The only problem with the BFGs are the price. They last forever. Whichever you choose, don't go up in load rating no matter the price or perfect size. The stiffer sidewalls kills the ride quality on a 1/4 ton trucks.
Also, I got my last set of BFGs installed at the Ford dealership. The out the door price was cheaper than online places before tax and shipping.
Also, I got my last set of BFGs installed at the Ford dealership. The out the door price was cheaper than online places before tax and shipping.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 11:48 am to captainahab
quote:I have the exact same size on my Sierra. They came stocked with Bridgestone Dueler A/T RH-S and I currently have Cooper Discoverer AT3s on there. Both sets have been great tires.
P275/55R20
quote:I'm just curious, but how many fricking miles have you put on a '16 to warrant new tires already?
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 All Terrain (4WD) and running the original tires….It is time to replace them.
I'm over 140k on my truck (2011) and I still have a few miles left on my second set of tires
Posted on 12/5/16 at 12:07 pm to ForeverLSU02
ForeverLSU02 - fat finger screwup, should have been 2015. I caught a curb and ripped two of the tires and bought two new ones. Original two have close to 55K and the newer ones have close to 40k. Since I need at least two new ones, I am going to go slightly more aggressive than the Goodyear Eagle LS2's.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 12:10 pm to pjab
My experience with BFG ATs has been very good. Last forever. Need to be diligent with rotation and balance but that's any tire imo
Posted on 12/5/16 at 12:15 pm to captainahab
quote:I've been extremely happy with both sets of tires I mentioned above. I drive 80 miles a day to work in BR and there is minimal noise at all from them. I got almost 75k miles out of the Bridgestones and I'll probably get the same from the Cooper AT3s. I believe Cooper is running a rebate right now. Not sure about Bridgestone
I am going to go slightly more aggressive than the Goodyear Eagle LS2's.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 12:19 pm to captainahab
I have a 2014 silverado. Replaced the original goodyear wranglers at 80000 miles with Mickey Thompson Baja all terrains. They are a 32.6" Diameter tire. Very happy with the performance so far.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 1:48 pm to captainahab
Make sure you get the proper speed rated tires. This is one cause of "tire noise".
Posted on 12/5/16 at 1:55 pm to captainahab
you might want to look at the Cooper St Maxx in the 285/55 series.
Posted on 12/5/16 at 4:11 pm to meauxjeaux2
Try one of these:
Cooper AT3
BFG ko2
Toyo AT/2
Cooper AT3
BFG ko2
Toyo AT/2
Posted on 12/5/16 at 5:07 pm to captainahab
Not the sexy name but I drive, a lot, I have a 14 Denali with 102k miles on it. I put a set of Nexen a/t pro8 on at 50k still have a ton of miles left. They were exactly 1/2 price of every tire I priced
Posted on 12/5/16 at 5:07 pm to captainahab
I have the same truck with the worn out Goodyears and have a 2" lift kit.
What size did you decide to go up?
Original P275/55R20
Option A: 275/60/20
Option B: 275/65/20
What size did you decide to go up?
Original P275/55R20
Option A: 275/60/20
Option B: 275/65/20
Posted on 12/5/16 at 5:11 pm to captainahab
The terra grapplers I had on my Yukon were great. Just a little noisy
Posted on 12/5/16 at 5:29 pm to boomerhuntsducks
quote:
I have the same truck with the worn out Goodyears and have a 2" lift kit. What size did you decide to go up?
Not sure if you intended this for me as I do not have a lift and have not decided on the tire. Everything is straight off the factory floor (wheels, no lift, no leveling kit, etc.).
I am interested in the largest tire that will fit (and not adversely effect the ride).
Thanks again for all the replies!
Posted on 12/5/16 at 7:05 pm to captainahab
I absolutely love my Mickey Thompson ATs
Posted on 12/5/16 at 8:28 pm to captainahab
Falkn Wild Peak AT/2 , They may have a newer version out now. Fantastic tire.
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