Everyday tires

[Craigmax]

Newbie here. First i want to give kudos to all that have contributed to the FAQ section. I have been reading like mad for the past week. Silver star coming soon. Picking up an 80 this Friday. In regards to tires can someone suggest the better sizes and brands for about 90% road and 10% off road? I will get in the dirt and mud with the kids a little. Thanks.

 

[sc40]

my goodyear silent armors are nice off road, and on road. i got a 60,000 garentee on them also. (only a/t tire with that good of a garentee i found)

the revo's seem to be the forum choice

btw be sure to get whatever you decide on in 285/75

 

[Doc]

10% offroad is a LOT of offroading for most folks.

 

[-Spike-]

Yeah, but you still want decent offroad-capable tires for any offroading.

-Spike

 

[firetruck41]

Bridgestone Dueler REVO

 

[DuManchu]

My choices for an A/T tire (all in 285/75/R16 aka 33"):
- BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A (good all-around, wear like iron)
- Nitto Terra Grappler (good price, good performance)
- Bridgestone REVO A/T (forum fav, good all-around)
- Yokohama Geolandar AT II+ (good price, ok performance)

NOTE: All comments are based on forum reviews, except for the BFG A/T, which I own.

 

[Capocaccia]

I wouldnt go with anything other than the BFGoodrich All Terrain TA KO or the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo.

 

[woody]

I wish I could pull off 10% offroad...

as noted, Revo's get rave comments....my next set will likely be the Nitto TG's tho....I do like my Cepeks but may end up with something milder for daily use and pickup a set of 315's for the offroad times...

 

[Nay]

Will you really see 10% offroad? If so, don't get an AT. Get a good roadworthy MT.

MTR
TRXUS
Cooper STT
Toyo MT

These tires are all good for everyday driving and will hold up better to the offroad use.

Beyond that I want a tire I can rely on in variable offroad conditions when I have my kids onboard, and there is not an AT made that meets that criteria. It is fine to define what type of wheeling you do, but that assumes you never meet the unexpected.

And if you are going to be wheeling alone, not only should you get the MT's, but make sure your 80 is locked and get a winch.

Nay

 

[Capocaccia]

Will you really see 10% offroad? If so, don't get an AT. Get a good roadworthy MT.

MTR
TRXUS
Cooper STT
Toyo MT

These tires are all good for everyday driving and will hold up better to the offroad use.

Beyond that I want a tire I can rely on in variable offroad conditions when I have my kids onboard, and there is not an AT made that meets that criteria. It is fine to define what type of wheeling you do, but that assumes you never meet the unexpected.

And if you are going to be wheeling alone, not only should you get the MT's, but make sure your 80 is locked and get a winch.

Nay

Things to note about most Mud Terrain tires.

1. Their tread life isnt nearly as good as an all terrain.
2. Most of them dont do very well in rain.
3. Usually much noisier than all terrains.

I chose an all terrain just because I dont see why I would pay so much for a tire that isnt going to perform well in rain. I live in tennessee and when it rains here, sometimes it monsoons so I needed something thats going to perform in the rain. Also, the BFG A/T performs amazing off road in everything besides mud. Of course if you are doing rock crawling, a mud terrain might be better for you. Here are my reasons for choosing the A/T.

1. Long tread life.
2. Good on and off road performance
3. Not so loud
4. The BFG A/T sidewall of course. I love the aggressive look of it.

5. The tennessee rain and a need for a tire that displaces water.

 

[tech_dog]

The Nitto Terra Grapplers were also top rated by Consumer Reports for on-road driving in various conditions.

 

[Craigmax]

very informative group as i have observed in other posts. my mudding will be on pretty much level ground. no deep stuff. where have most found the best pricing on their tires? thanks fellas

 

[Ivan80]

If you're looking for an A/T...

I'm running Nitto Terragrapplers 285 75 R16's on stock rims. They're quiet, ride well, and give good all around traction in mixed weather conditions. They also balance out well, and they're light (lbs). Some guys worry about the 2ply sidewall, but there have been discussions on 'Mud and nobody is complaining about a lack of strength.

I picked up 5 for $700 (installed) by a local shop.

 

[Fly Rod]

One more for the Revo's. They are quiet on the road and sticky off road. Like most AT's they will pick up rocks. I have found that they clear out better than some of the others.

The BFG's are great tires and can be found a little cheaper.

You wouldn't go wrong with either.

Second the 285/75 size as well.

 

[Newps]

Nothing IMOP beats a BFG AT KO, sizes you want are 285 or 295s. Hooks up extremely well in all types of terrain on and off-road. Quite on the road, wears like steal, looks killer and priced right. You will not be disappointed if you get this tire.

 

[Razorshock]

Go for the AT REVO's. I've driven on many types of tires and like these the best.

 

[gearguywb]

I have the Nitto's in 295 and so far they work very well on and off road.

 

[Brentbba]

Another vote for 285 Revo's

 

[gnx7]

I have put a few thousand miles on 285/75/16 Revo A/T's and they are quiet, handle well, and are responsive. No off road testing yet. 2.5" OME lift soon. Very very happy with the tires.

 

[Nay]

Things to note about most Mud Terrain tires.

1. Their tread life isnt nearly as good as an all terrain.

I disagree for a vehicle that sees 10% offroad. That much offroad will offset the road use very quickly.

2. Most of them dont do very well in rain.

On what do you base this? BFG AT ko's are horrible in the rain (how exactly does an interlocking tread design without channels actually channel?). I was just caught in a major 2-3" an hour storm last week and my TRXUS MT's were excellent, including hitting flooded section on the interstate at 55 mph on just the left side of the vehicle with nothing but excellent behavior (stayed in a straight line and no hydroplaning...but the noise scared the kids ).

The BFG AT is also horrible in the snow. It freezes and completely loses traction in very cold temps and is downright scary on hardpack. TRXUS MT's are in a completely different class of snow performance. Hardpack, slush, or deep offroad, they simply outperform BFG's on every level by a wide margin.

3. Usually much noisier than all terrains.

I disagree that there is much difference between an aggressive AT and the modern MT's. Noise depends on how much wear you get over time offroad. I would say that AT's are lighter tires and you don't have to pay anywhere near as much attention to balancing, and a lighter tire is going to cause less wear of other components. This is where AT's have a clear benefit.

I chose an all terrain just because I dont see why I would pay so much for a tire that isnt going to perform well in rain. I live in tennessee and when it rains here, sometimes it monsoons so I needed something thats going to perform in the rain. Also, the BFG A/T performs amazing off road in everything besides mud. Of course if you are doing rock crawling, a mud terrain might be better for you. Here are my reasons for choosing the A/T.

1. Long tread life.
2. Good on and off road performance
3. Not so loud
4. The BFG A/T sidewall of course. I love the aggressive look of it.

5. The tennessee rain and a need for a tire that displaces water.

Interesting to hear somebody sign the praises of a tire for rain use that is pretty widely well known to be adequate at best in a rainy climate (do a search). Imagine how you'd feel if you had a really good rain tire

I sold my 33" trxus MT's to Nakman before Cruise Moab, which replaced his 295 BFG AT ko's. I may not be quoting exactly, but his comment in moving to the trxus after running Moab was like being a cat climbing a tree and suddenly discovering you have claws. I didn't hear anything about the 400 road miles to Moab over the Rockies and back. Perceptions change very quickly once you have real traction.

Nay