I've been reading through all the tire threads I can find, lots of conflicting opinions out there. Wondered if anyone had any recommendations or warnings for my particular needs:
Looking at A/T tires. Not a daily driver, mostly used for Forest service road camping, planning on pulling a small RV in the woods and a utility trailer around town. Most important to me is safety on roads at speed - It's rainy 9 months out of the year in the pacific northwest, some snow, esp when going over mountain passes. Looking for a tire that's good at avoiding hydroplaning and decent on snow and ice. Next is off road ability on rocks and mud, including sidewall strength/general puncture resistance. Less important to me are longevity, noise, price.
I've always run BFG KO and KO2s, though I lived in less rainy parts of the country then. Other tires I'm considering are Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Cooper ST MAXX, Toyo Open Country AT III, and Falken Wildpeaks. Duratracs seem to have a good rep in rain and snow, but worried about weak sidewalls.
Any opinions appreciated.
Looking at A/T tires. Not a daily driver, mostly used for Forest service road camping, planning on pulling a small RV in the woods and a utility trailer around town. Most important to me is safety on roads at speed - It's rainy 9 months out of the year in the pacific northwest, some snow, esp when going over mountain passes. Looking for a tire that's good at avoiding hydroplaning and decent on snow and ice. Next is off road ability on rocks and mud, including sidewall strength/general puncture resistance. Less important to me are longevity, noise, price.
I've always run BFG KO and KO2s, though I lived in less rainy parts of the country then. Other tires I'm considering are Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Cooper ST MAXX, Toyo Open Country AT III, and Falken Wildpeaks. Duratracs seem to have a good rep in rain and snow, but worried about weak sidewalls.
Any opinions appreciated.