So, I just ordered what I thought were Michelin LTX m/s2 tires from Discount tire in the stock size - 275/70R16. Turns out, they actually ordered the original LTX M/S tire and have told me that the M/S2 is not available in stock size. Bummer. I had thoroughly reviewed the M/S2 and wanted that tire.
They have told me that the other best tire option that they can get would be the BFG AT KO2 - which i know is quite popular here, but is much more aggressive. From reading reviews it appears to be a very good all terrain tire with good comfort and noise levels for highway driving. They can do this tire at the same price $800 for 4 tires installed and out the door.
This truck will be driven 90% on city/highway with many long road trips. Sometimes to the mountains, where i may hit some gravel/dirt roads and would like to possibly do a little offroad exploring at some point in the future, but have little experience off roading. No interest in rock crawling or technical stuff, mostly just old jeep trails and such.
My questions are for those who have run either or both of these tires:
Will the BFG cause a drop in fuel efficiency on highway driving? If so, how much? Will it still handle and drive similarly to the Michelin or will it be noticeably worse on pavement? I'm assuming I will have to trade some on-road mpg and manners for improved snow/ice/general off road traction?
Would the older LTX M/S be able to handle the light off road trails, small amounts of mud, snow and ice while performing better on the highway?
Thanks!!
They have told me that the other best tire option that they can get would be the BFG AT KO2 - which i know is quite popular here, but is much more aggressive. From reading reviews it appears to be a very good all terrain tire with good comfort and noise levels for highway driving. They can do this tire at the same price $800 for 4 tires installed and out the door.
This truck will be driven 90% on city/highway with many long road trips. Sometimes to the mountains, where i may hit some gravel/dirt roads and would like to possibly do a little offroad exploring at some point in the future, but have little experience off roading. No interest in rock crawling or technical stuff, mostly just old jeep trails and such.
My questions are for those who have run either or both of these tires:
Will the BFG cause a drop in fuel efficiency on highway driving? If so, how much? Will it still handle and drive similarly to the Michelin or will it be noticeably worse on pavement? I'm assuming I will have to trade some on-road mpg and manners for improved snow/ice/general off road traction?
Would the older LTX M/S be able to handle the light off road trails, small amounts of mud, snow and ice while performing better on the highway?
Thanks!!