I'm sizing up from 265 to 285 soon, and I'm very torn between tires. It is always so hard for me to choose, but it's still a lot of fun. Now, here we go.
- I really fell in love with the last set of tires I put on my old truck. Dick Cepek FC-II's. Sort of an all terrain, mud terrain hybrid. Ride nice, but look aggressive. The wore great too. I don't know if they will wear any differently under a heavier truck. I know to get the different load class, but still.
- I used to have BFG AT's too. I hated them. I got maybe 15 or 20K out of them. Of course, it was back during my teenage days, so I probably drove like an ass. Everyone else loves them, but I thought they sucked. I'm not sure I want tires everyone else has.
- I like the Dueler A/T Revo's as well. I heard they ride outstanding, and wear great too. But, I think they may not look aggressive enough.
Any other suggestions, or advice? I like to really weigh my options, so feel free to put your two cents in. Have a good Friday night, boys.
__________________ 2004 Crew Cab Chevrolet D-max 4x4, LLY.
68K as of July.
I have the Nitto terra grapplers and only put 1000 miles on them but Im happy with them so far! I had the bridgestone duellers in a 285 and I didnt like them. They cost $60 a tire more than the nitto and they wore out in 15,000 miles.
Just check the cepek's before you buy I thought they only came in a 6ply? I think 90% of the 285's are 8 ply though.
__________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip! PPE Hot+2 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Gear Alloy wheels ****Lost Kitty Reward if found!!**** 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake
The Dueler's aren't enough in the mud. Not aggressive enough. The BFg's will last if you rotate. My Nitto's are ok but I don't think I'll get them again. I'm thinkin of going back to BFG's.
__________________ 2006 Crew Cab SB 4x4, Stock LBZ, Black with Gray leather, Factory Steps. Black H2's with 295/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Magnaflow 5" SS turbo back, Diamond Eye Downpipe, SCIV and 1058, SC Case Brace, 68mm Cheetah, EFI Live, Air Dog 150 II, Auto meter gauges and pod, EGR Blocker and FRPV shim kit, ATS dual CP3 kit, 60% Extrude hone injectors E-locker
2001 Ext Cab LB 2500hd Lb7. 5" exhaust, EFI Live w/dsp5, and special papa running boards.
cooper st I have them and I like them. they are great have had no problems with them, they ride nice, great traction and they do good in the mud. if you do alot of rock roads get the cooper stc there just the next level up.
__________________ Four stroke diesel S.S.B.B. Suck Squeez Bang Blow
06 LBZ with 5 inch magnaflow exhaust,Bd exhaust manifold, Bully dog outlook, Egr blocker, Firestone air bag system,Custom sound system, dual fuel filters,leveling kit, B&M deep tranny pan,TTS lift pump,Turbo Resonator plugged,Cooper ST 265/75R16, Bully nerf bars and B&W guardian headache rack sprayed with reflex bed liner, B&W turn over ball,B&W Tow&Stow, transgo jr, efi live, tranny filled with transynd, Tierods sleeved,Diamond eye turbo direct pipe,US Speedo gauge face,SC IV TC 1056,Suncoast tansfercase brace,8000k hid on the highs and lows, pump rub fixed,name is Dusty
My iron is yellow Id rather be dead then CUMMINS RED!
My family has always had good luck with the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I don't know where you live but these tire work great in the snow and the sand. However they are not the greatest in the mud. Oh also great in the rain. Solid tire IMO.
__________________ 2002 Chevy LB7 Crew Cab
Bone Stock for right now!! Looking to add some real power>
16 inch Helo Rims and 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers
Toyo Open countrys, run em on my truck and my fathers tahoe, never need 4wd in the winter.
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2005 Chevy 2500hd Duramax Extended Cab Long Bed. Nasta Running boards, 6000k Hids, Bed Liner, Air Horns, Rain Guards, Bug Guard, Shaved Tailgate. MBRP 4in down pipe to a 5in upper pipe to 2 Six in Aussie stacks. Turbo Back,GMT-900 Badges, Kmc Monster Wheels with 33x11.5x18 Toyo Open countrys, PPE Xcelerator, Auto Meter Z gauge Boost and Egt.
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
1994 Nissan Sentra SER best time of 08 12.2 @ 117mph with 2.2 60' WOOT
toyo open country a/ts not hard to get over 40,000 miles on them have just under 30,000 miles and still have about two seasons more left on them i drive alittle over 20,000 miles a year
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2002 Crewcab short box 3/4 tonHD lb7 W/Allison stock, ATS DIESEL E-POWER programmer, 5" Jeg's Subway tunnel exhaust straight piped, cranked up torsion bars. PPE pyro and boost gauges havnt installed yet. air dog 150 lift pump in future installed a fass 150/150 and was impressed with results
The last 4 sets I had were:*no mudder tires included.
Firestone ATX (possibly discontinued or renamed)- Pros:great tire, very pleased. Very good wear. I believe they are molded in the USA.
Cons: It's a Japanese company so you know where the profits go back to.
Cooper Discoverer ATR. Pros:Great tire. Very good traction in all conditions. American made and owned. Glad to support American workers and save a job.
Cons: none
Cooper HT plus: Pros: only ran these on my summer wheels but ride, traction, wear, noise were all very good. American made and owned. Glad to support American workers and save a job.
Cons: none
Michelin LTX m/s - Pros:wear was okay. fair tire at best.
Cons: terrible traction on wet or snow. Overpriced! More impressed with Firestone and Cooper.
Bottom line is: a tie between Cooper and Firestone but, I choose Cooper because it's an American company. Of course the HT plus is a street tire tread design so they were the quietest of the bunch otherwise, the noise with all the All Terrain tires was about the same.
Note: I currently have Cooper S/T on the truck (winter tires) and just yesterday I ordered another set of Cooper HT plus for my new 20" wheels.
Another side note: I have had several different vehicles (trucks, Trans Am, Corvette) come with Goodyear tires and you couldn't get me to run Goodyear if you gave me the friggin' things. I have never had a decent set of tires that said Goodyear on the side. The last vehicle that I took delivery of that came with Goodyear on from the factory went right to the tire shop and I had them pulled off. Poor wear, very poor traction and they vibrated badly when worn. Nothing but junk in my opinion.
I have the Revo's right now and LOVE them. I've gotten about 40k out of them so far. They'll probably last another 10k or so. Really good tire IMO. They're quiet, fairly agressive, a good compromise for city/offroad. And I'm in muddy snow covered cornfields every winter with a box full of goose decoys. Never had a flat, or a leak. Also NEVER had to add air to any of them after 3 years!! Mine are 265's but the 285's look way more agressive, I think so anyway. They're awesome in the rain, practically impossible to hydroplain with. Great in snow too, but doesn't do you much good in GA. Only con... I dont think they make a load range E in 285, only 265.
I know when these are worn out, I'll be buying another set!!!
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