Time to make a decision on tires for my 80. Its driven year round in conditions from Moab to Skiing baker. Truck is in great shape and has a turbo, so not too concerned with weight of tire A vs B.
I've been back and forth on tires for months and with an upcoming camping trip need to pull the trigger on something.
Contenders in order of consideration:
Cooper S/T Maxx
Toyo A/T III
Goodyear Duratrac's (concerns about sidewall).
Nitto Trail Grappler
Going to a "35" depending if i stay 16s or buy some 17s either way.
Coopers are by far the most expensive but seem like the best do it all - but concerned about them on snowy/icy roads.
Use - Lots of highway, lots of fireroad, no insane wheeling but some good trail use/bushwhackin/moderate trails.
Additionally we live in the PNW, we get snow. I ski a lot, so again has to not suck on snow/ice/winter road conditions.
The do it all tire doesn't exist and i understand that i will have to compromise to an extent one way or another.
The Toyo's currently have a buy 3 get the 4th free deal, which is making it a strong contender, along with the winter snowflake rating.
The S/T maxx keeps drawing me in since i've heard so many good things about them. Also the most expensive.
The duratracs are only on the list due to winter ratings/reviews. I'd probably be paranoid about the sidewall constantly.
Looking for any real world input or why haven't you considered ____ comments.
Help me spend money!
Need tires by end of next week since i'm driving out to Utah.
Appreciate any input.
I've been back and forth on tires for months and with an upcoming camping trip need to pull the trigger on something.
Contenders in order of consideration:
Cooper S/T Maxx
Toyo A/T III
Goodyear Duratrac's (concerns about sidewall).
Nitto Trail Grappler
Going to a "35" depending if i stay 16s or buy some 17s either way.
Coopers are by far the most expensive but seem like the best do it all - but concerned about them on snowy/icy roads.
Use - Lots of highway, lots of fireroad, no insane wheeling but some good trail use/bushwhackin/moderate trails.
Additionally we live in the PNW, we get snow. I ski a lot, so again has to not suck on snow/ice/winter road conditions.
The do it all tire doesn't exist and i understand that i will have to compromise to an extent one way or another.
The Toyo's currently have a buy 3 get the 4th free deal, which is making it a strong contender, along with the winter snowflake rating.
The S/T maxx keeps drawing me in since i've heard so many good things about them. Also the most expensive.
The duratracs are only on the list due to winter ratings/reviews. I'd probably be paranoid about the sidewall constantly.
Looking for any real world input or why haven't you considered ____ comments.
Help me spend money!
Need tires by end of next week since i'm driving out to Utah.
Appreciate any input.