Tire shop accidentally put the wrong size Duratracs on my truck last Friday 275/65/18 not 275/70/18 as paid for. This may be my get "out of jail free card" as these tires truly suck on the highway. Truck is noisy and seems as though the parking brake is slightly engaged as the drag is quite noticeable. I can't imagine what a 10 ply E rated 70 would be like. Aggressive looks and offload capabilities have a price after all right?
I drive a lot on the highway towing race bikes across the country with my 2000 LX. Great truck to spend the day in but road noise definitely (as evident over the weekend) will grate on ones soul after a long day in the saddle. Problem is I do drive in dirt and sand with some rocks occasionally otherwise LTX MS would be my buttery pillowtop go to choice. A few years back I did destroy a LTX MS and rip off an A arm and steering knuckle off in a sandwash. We race desert motorcycles - baja, national hare and hound etc. We have an upcoming baja trip on the books hence the newly needed tires.
Over the years I have definitely noticed there are folks on this forum that know their stuff. You guys are a great resource and often find some bright articulate folks who drive these vehicle. So I pose this: What are your thoughts regarding a good road tire that will take some modest offload punishment? I am leaning towards 275/65/18 (non E rating) for a plusher ride and fuel economy due to the long distances we travel for races but am torn between the following
I did look through other post prior to posting but did not find exactly what I am looking for regarding my specifics. You guys are a great resource and I want to personally thank you as this forum makes it possible for many of us to own these trucks cuz the dealer otherwise would offer poor advice and bleed us dry
I drive a lot on the highway towing race bikes across the country with my 2000 LX. Great truck to spend the day in but road noise definitely (as evident over the weekend) will grate on ones soul after a long day in the saddle. Problem is I do drive in dirt and sand with some rocks occasionally otherwise LTX MS would be my buttery pillowtop go to choice. A few years back I did destroy a LTX MS and rip off an A arm and steering knuckle off in a sandwash. We race desert motorcycles - baja, national hare and hound etc. We have an upcoming baja trip on the books hence the newly needed tires.
Over the years I have definitely noticed there are folks on this forum that know their stuff. You guys are a great resource and often find some bright articulate folks who drive these vehicle. So I pose this: What are your thoughts regarding a good road tire that will take some modest offload punishment? I am leaning towards 275/65/18 (non E rating) for a plusher ride and fuel economy due to the long distances we travel for races but am torn between the following
- LTX AT2 as the tire place has recommended for road manners and mild offroad use. Posters have said these tires are junk and one should just go with LTX MS instead. Tirerack also shows mixed reviews for these
- KO2 (some say they are quiet but I am skeptical) I have two sets of the original KOs on my half ton and 72 blazer love them but they do hum. Much respected for off road use
- Continental terraincontact A/T seems to offer some offload capability and good road manners. Very highly rated on Tirerack
I did look through other post prior to posting but did not find exactly what I am looking for regarding my specifics. You guys are a great resource and I want to personally thank you as this forum makes it possible for many of us to own these trucks cuz the dealer otherwise would offer poor advice and bleed us dry