good all purpose tires (1 Viewer)

[arbetrader]

I've got Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. Love 'em! Soooo much better in the snow and mud than my last set of Geolander's and not only that, much better than my bro's BFG KO's as well. The only thing about them is that they do hum on the highway a bit. And I only mean "a bit" not a lot.

Other than that, I'm not a Nitto TG fan only because of so many conflicting reports outside of this website, and they don't look beefy enough for me nor have the kind of tread for our area (lots of mud, snow) - (however, truth be told, most on this website love em)

I'm really surprised no-one has mentioned the Hankook Dynapro's. A local shop here sells them 8-1 vs the BFG's and additionally the reviews are great. Here's the link: Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10 tires listed by size

Whatever you get, good luck, and let us know how it turns out.

 

[BBQ BOY]

At least take a look at the Destination MT. They are very aggressive, do great in mud and much quieter than a KM2 and are almost rated exactly the same on tire rack. I have had 3 sets and love them.

Destination M/T: Bridgestone Tires

Well he is saki g for all terrain tires but those Destination MT are awesome tires. I had them on my new GMC Z71 truck a few years ago and those tires pulled more than any other MT I have had.

 

[Manhattan]

I'm really surprised no-one has mentioned the Hankook Dynapro's. A local shop here sells them 8-1 vs the BFG's and additionally the reviews are great.

All tire categories have ranges... with MTs, you go from BFG MTs or Destination MTs to the other end of the range - Boggers, etc. The Dynapros seem be on the streetish end of the AT range - as compared to the BFG ATs and Nitto Terra Grapplers. And as much as I love the BFGs, Rusty's right - they don't clean well and feel like slicks in goopy sloppy mud. But looking at the lugs/voids/pattern of the Dynapros, they look like clean (work in mud) even less.

Just comes down to what you "need"

 

[Skolfoppa]

AT 2s have been on for a week. We spent last weekend on a 600 mile trip to the north woods. The tires performed flawlessly in a variety of conditions from wet interstate to logging trails and forest roads. Admittedly, I prefer the look of the KOs a bit more and I've gone through 2 sets on the tacoma, but I have no buyer's remorse with the Michelins. With a 60k mile warranty and the comfort they provide on pavement, I am satisfied with the purchase. Skol.

 

[jonharis]

How do these threads always get 50 pasts and 500 page views? Yet they inevitably recycle the same info.

 

[Yukon LX]

because tires are awesome to talk about. and everyone has a different one and pulls for his home team.


GO Destination MT!

 

[Manhattan]

How do these threads always get 50 pasts and 500 page views? Yet they inevitably recycle the same info.

Same reason every off-road magazine does a tires test, e.g. "All Terrain Shootout!" at least twice a year... every year.

There's simply no single item on a 4x4 that is considered more, upgraded more... than the tires.

 

[jonharis]

Overland Journal almost never talks about tires from a brand vs brand POV. I think they realize that it's a pointless argument. Everyone knows that what ever they are currently running is the best tire available for every situation.

I've considered many of my upgrades much more than my tires. Because I know that BFG ATs are the best

 

[Sandroad]

If gas mileage figures into consideration of tires for general use, I’ve had reasonable gas consumption with the Michelin AT/2. Last weekend I did a 680 mile trip and averaged 17.5 mpg overall. I have standard load 275/65-18 at 40 psi. The well-maintained stock ‘04 was lightly loaded with around 600 lbs of people, dogs, and camping gear. The trip was about 70% interstate, 20% 2-lane, 9% sand two-track, and 1% very rough off-road in low range. I calculated mileage using total miles (compensated for the larger than stock tires) divided by total gallons used. Considering I probably got very low mileage for some of the trip, overall the tires performed well for gas mileage. In other threads I've noted the quiet and good behavior of the tires, as well as their pulling power in sand.

 

[TheFuzz]

I stand corrected and humbly prostrate myself before you..

No humble prostrating necessary.

 

[arbetrader]

All tire categories have ranges... with MTs, you go from BFG MTs or Destination MTs to the other end of the range - Boggers, etc. The Dynapros seem be on the streetish end of the AT range - as compared to the BFG ATs and Nitto Terra Grapplers. And as much as I love the BFGs, Rusty's right - they don't clean well and feel like slicks in goopy sloppy mud. But looking at the lugs/voids/pattern of the Dynapros, they look like clean (work in mud) even less.

Just comes down to what you "need"

True, they do look like they'd chunk up with mud, however if you actually read the reviews, most owners say they do this far less than the KO's. I personally do not know from experience on this particular tire, however my Bro has KO's on his LX, and I can tell you, they clog up really bad especially with how much mud we bave in the PNW.

 

[philthyphil]

So, I may get castrated for this but I really like the big o big foot AT. It's sciped to beat the band, as all tires can be, to throw the mud and snow out of the tread. It has the meaty look and feel of the bfg's but what I think sets this tire apart is that within the meat of the tire it has paralell channels in the center of the tire to keep you from hydroplaning in the rain. It may also help in the snow because they kick butt in that too. About ready for our third pair, and not because they wear fast, I also think they are cheaper than the big name brands. My two cents.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Compared to what the LTX has been, which is like this:

The new LTX AT2 actually looks really good:

Granted it's not a meaty "off-road" tire, but for 95% of the people here that when they do take their trucks off pavement it's dirt roads, it's a great tire. 60k tread life, they are awesome in the rain and snow, and they're quiet. And just look at those cute little wanna-be sidewall lugs.

 

[mechanixhorseman]

I've had great results with the BGF A/T's. I've not had any problems with them on any time of terrain. They even performed well in the dunes. I had the LTX AT2's before switching to these and though they were a great tire, they just don't compare IMO.

 

[sseaman]

I recenly had Toyo AT's installed and hav been very happy with them.

 

[jOnathN]

I've had good luck with a set of Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmors. I run a smaller size than most of you all i guess: 255/70r18 but they've done well all around. Mainly on road but they were excellent in this year's DC snowfall and i've run them all over my father's farm in TN as well with no issues. Haven't really tested them in mud though; the farm is farm-like as far as grip: muddy soil but with vegetation and roots, gullys and streambeds, rocks...not the crappy virginia/georgia red clay stuff. The challenge there is clearance, underbrush, and vehicle size. Could use an extra inch or two of body lift but the LX does well enough in stock high mode.

 

[1loudLX]

I recenly had Toyo AT's installed and hav been very happy with them.

Same.

 

[Yukon LX]

An AT is always ALL terrain. With the highway being the majority of the all. Because that is what almost all of us do all the time. You do not get into a truly off road tire till you venture beyond that. I am sure 100 people will explode on that, but its true. You should lock and armor, but other than that, you can lift, waterproof, rtt, snorkel, but where your rig touches the ground is on the tire patch. It is all give and take from there. If your rubber cant pull through your terrain that is in your area, you are going nowhere. Yes, i do much of my driving in the city, but when i need it, a Nitto tg is a road tire, as is a michilin ltx 2 or the revo 2. What is on a lot of guy's rigs is not. Not trying to ruffle feathers. Just being honest. When you are sinking, you need lugs that will clear. For the occasional off roader with no wet stuff you are good with the others, but for those with the dig deep, you may need more. I am sure the barrage will come!!

 

[Marco7]

Recently purchased a 2000 LX470.

I also have a 91 FJ80. The FJ80 has Michelin LTX h-rated, love those tires for all round driving.

BUT the like-new tires on the LX470 are GY Fortera Triple Treds.
They feel like they're slowing the vehicle down, too much grip IMO.
Link:
SuperView of the Goodyear Fortera TripleTred

I've tried increasing tire pressure but it didn't help much.

There seems to be a lot of favorable reviews on tirerack but none of them are from 100 series owners.
I'm sure these tires may be great on a minivan but on the LX they suck.
Not a fan of the busy sidewall either.
I'm torn with learning to live with it or replacing them with the LTXs at around $800.

 

[TheFuzz]

An AT is always ALL terrain. With the highway being the majority of the all. Because that is what almost all of us do all the time. You do not get into a truly off road tire till you venture beyond that. I am sure 100 people will explode on that, but its true. You should lock and armor, but other than that, you can lift, waterproof, rtt, snorkel, but where your rig touches the ground is on the tire patch. It is all give and take from there. If your rubber cant pull through your terrain that is in your area, you are going nowhere. Yes, i do much of my driving in the city, but when i need it, a Nitto tg is a road tire, as is a michilin ltx 2 or the revo 2. What is on a lot of guy's rigs is not. Not trying to ruffle feathers. Just being honest. When you are sinking, you need lugs that will clear. For the occasional off roader with no wet stuff you are good with the others, but for those with the dig deep, you may need more. I am sure the barrage will come!!

Agreed. This is why I went with the DuraTrac. Best compromise tire out there, IMO...if such a thing actually exists. Good road manners, low noise, very capable off road. The trade off is slightly higher wear than the other tires mentioned...and they aren't cheap.