Good Tires

[BlenderWizard]

I bought some Sigma (Cooper) Stampede Radial SUV 265/70/R16. 65,000 mile tire, looks awesome. I went to NTB and their road hazard warranty is REALLY hard to beat (they don't start prorating until 1 year from purchase). $485 OTD, and I got them to throw in an alignment and oil change, tho I didn't use the oil change. I will get pics in when I get back from vacation.

And my nerfs magically "fell off" my truck... they're for sale if anyone wants them.

[jeverett]

I always thought nerf bars made these trucks look extremely low to the ground.

[Legasus233]

I just put on LT265/75/16's, "C" rated Toyo Open Country A/T's on my '00 Sierra z71 and they are awesome!!! For the money, they have the most aggressive tread pattern for the most soft and quiet ride I have ever felt in a truck. My father-in-law just put on Cordovan Wild Trac LTR's and they are pretty nice too, especially the tread pattern. I can't gauge the ride though because he put on an "E" rated tire, so they are very stiff.

[bowtieguy]

Since we are on the subject of tires I will be in the market for some soon too. I was thinking of the Toyo mud tires. Has anybody had any good experiences with a good mud tire that wears well and is reasonably priced? Either a 255-85/16 or 285-75/16.

[raptorchevy]

Have the same damn problem with my Firestones. I did some research and most all coments point to staying away from M+S tires in the rain. Wish I woulda known that before buying these tires. All I seem to drive in is rain(Seattle). My personel preference is Cooper AT, Had great use on those and inexpensive too. Gonna buy some next payday

[twomorestrokes]

For you 4wd guys that want aggressive tread but want to stay away from mud tires, check out Yokohama Geolandar AT+II. I have used them on my last two trucks, and folks comment on the tread design. They wear nice and run quiet. I'd post a pic if I could ever figure out how to do it on this site...

[OGG]

"I did some research and most all coments point to staying away from M+S tires in the rain. Wish I woulda known that before buying these tires."

I think it depends on the parrticular tire. My Dunlop Radial Rover RV XT's seem to be quite good in the rain and snow.They're even rated for severe winter service. A volvo got stuck on my street in the snow so to add insult I drove up the hill in front of him in 2wd. They could be better on stopping ice IMO but I'm used to a lighter AWD car with dedicated snow tires so my issue on ice may be mass and the horrible GM ABS.

[bowtieguy]

what does the m+s mean? and why is it hazardous in the rain?

[raptorchevy]

Mud and Snow tires. Dont exactly know why they where rated so bad in rain. But, siping(dont know if I spelled that right) might be the trick for most tires. kinda hard to do after you already own them and driven on them.

[BlenderWizard]

Cooper Cobras are AWESOME, but only available in R15

[OGG]

I think siping is more for ice and most modern tires won't really benefit from it. Water displacement is key in the rain. Generally center grooves and a tread pattern that flows water smoothly are what you should look for but rubber compound is also important. It seems that it is very difficult to strike a proper balance but they're getting better. The Dunlop Winter Sport M3 we put on my wife's car is amazing at everything(ice/snow, wet, dry, warm temps). It's even V speed rated.For a truck tire the Bridgestone Dueler Revo(?) looks like a good step in the right direction but I have yet see any objective testing.

[jeverett]

I had to put my Goodyear Wrangler RT/S back on Saturday and they suck. They ride nice and are quiet, but wear like hell.

[PamzJoe]

I found some Toyo Open country A/T's 285/70/17 on sale foe 159.00 each regular price 199.00. Is this a good price? Are the good tires?

[firedawg81]

I have put bridge stone Dueler Revo AT's on all my trucks and have loved them. I lived in alaska for 11 years and I never needed studded tires. Just the revos and 4 hi. Very good tire, highly recommended