time for new tires

[brndracefan]

I'm new to this forum and I did a search but I didn't find the answers I am looking for. I have a 01, 1/2 ton suburban and I need new tires. I live in Minnesota so I drive in all conditions. I pull snowmobiles in the winter and a pop up camper in the summer. Most of my driving is done on highways.

I want a tire that lasts, is quiet, has good dry, wet and snow traction, looks good and won't cost an arm and a leg. Probably isn't a tire that meets all of those criteria but any input would be helpful.

If you have a set on right now that you are impressed with let me know!

[Old Dave]

I have a set of Goodyear Wrangler's on my 97 GMC Suburban that were on there when I bought it and they've got about 39K on them. I have the same tire on my 2000 Dodge Ram and I've got about 42K on them and still have about 8-10K left. They both provide good traction and are quiet on dry roads.

[Dirtsled]

THere is a lot of hype going on about Bridgestone Revo's A/T tire. Sounds more aggresive than Michelin LT yet smoother and last just as long, not sure about price. But tires is one of those thing's you just gotta pay for, mind as well get quality.

[Eggert]

Hi,
I have BF Goodrich All Terrain TA on my 2001 Yukon XL K2500 and they are just great in the snow and anywhere else.
Look at the tread pattern and you know, why.
They are less noisy than the air intake.
They will slide before you roll over, and I like that.
No problem on the highway going 65+.
I use them all year round and tow a 10,000 lbs 38ft camping trailer in the summer.
They are LT (Light Truck) rated for the K2500, P (Passenger) rated for the K1500.
Take care, Eggert

[amac209]

i say go with the BFG all terrain's these are great tires

[localyokel]

Hi,I believe that Michelins LTs meet your criteria 150% except price, at around 200 per tire. The Michelin ATs or ATX (I think)are a close second in my book.They are more agressive for mud and snow,but w/ less sipes than the LT.(sipes are for wet pavement grip and traction)Anyways whats important to look for no matter what kind of tires you buy is that the sipes go all the way down to the bottom of the tread lugs(to ensure good traction untill they're worn out.Which the Michelins have but most other brands dont.Most tires sipes stop 1/4 to 1/2 way down.The BFG ATs have good sipes and do last awhile.I dont think I've ever seen a bridgestone with good siping or longevity.(in my opinion).I have personally had all of these brands mentioned at one time or another and think that Michelin are so far superior to other brands its as if they are from the future,however right now I cant afford them so my next set for the sub will be Dunlop Mud Rovers from sams club,advertised at 99$ a piece for 10 ply.They are not siped, but MTs ussually arent I guess because they're so agressive they dont need to be.I will put up with some road noise but have you ever been stuck in the mud snow or gravel?If so you know how bad it sucks.With Mud Rovers my chances of getting stuck are much less likely!

[Dirtsled]

www.tirerack.com

all the info you need to help make a choice.

[TrailLeadr]

I went to tirerack.com for my tires last year. What I found, and I'm extremely happy with are Kumho Venture AT825. I had Goodyear wrangler RTS's, which lasted a really long time, but tend to be a hard tire, rather noisy, and not that good in the snow or rain (IMO). The kumhos are very quiet, makes the 'burban feel much more smooth, and have excellent snow/water traction. Can't tell you much on the treadwear just yet.

Best of luck

[v10_viper]

Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo's. No question about em. Only thing I can say I dislike about mine is they throw rocks like a muther when driving on gravel roads. BFG's are nice also but tirerack.com will have your answer.