Help me choose a tire.

[snomaker321]

I can't decide what tires I want to put on my truck. This truck will be 99% street but i want it to be somewhat capable. Tires good in snow are a plus. I know all terrains aren't exactly good in snow but I just want better than a street/all season.

Anyway, Ive been tossing around a few like the bfg all terrain and general grabber at2, but i cant decide. What do you guys think would be a good tire for me? Open to any and all suggestions.

Also sizewise, I think I want to stay with the stock 245/75r16 unless you can convince me otherwise. I figure while bigger tires look cooler they're gonna weigh more and that added with the change in gearing created will make it less fun to drive.

bfg all terrains in size 245/75r16 will run me $808 mounted, balanced, installed, aligned. the whole 9 yards. Thats about the most im willing to spend. Thanks!

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

take a look at firestone destination a/t's ive seen in some threads that they perfomr good in snow.

thats the tire i want for mine if i ever get all the cash lol

and i think its good for u to keep the stock size cuz if ur driving it on street it wont hurt your mileage.

 

[Ranger Kip]

go roughneck AT, long lasting on road, good traction on ice

 

[superds]

I wouldn't be afraid to step up in size a bit. You might be able to fit a 265/75R16 under there for about the same price and gain an inch while maintaining about the same acceleration etc. As far as BFG ATsYou could also go to a 265/70R16, same height as the 245/75R16 but you can step down to a D load rating, probably less expensive and a bit better riding, it seems like they want to charge an arm and leg for E load rated tires.

I've had a couple sets of BFGs, AT, MT, and a set for my car, g-Force KDW, and I've liked them all. But the General AT2 looks promising as well, I've thought about getting a set of those someday.

 

[Quartermile]

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...04&autoModel=Ranger Sup 4wd Edge&autoModClar=

 

[Ranger Kip]

Found the new version of Roughnecks:

http://www.mastercrafttires.com/htm...page=mastercraft_tires_light_truck_courser_AT

Description: 50,000 Mile Treadwear Protection Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)

High Density Tread Block Sipes
Increases the effectiveness of gripping edges for dependable traction on ice, snow and wet surfaces.

VT2ech Optimized Tire Profile
Using state of the art VT2ech computer aided engineering, an optimum mold profile was designed to provide favorable balance of wear and handling characteristics.

M+S Rated

 

[dirttrackracer]

this isnt a bad tire but it kindove got out of hand

 

[84stealthranger]

this isnt a bad tire but it kindove got out of hand

those are tread wrights retreads idk how those wear but they have something in the tread for better grip on ice and snow

 

[disciplerocks]

I have trail diggers on mine and they are fine for everyday driving. Slight hum, but still aggressive as hell too.

 

[strvger]

i'd go with the Toyo Open Country AT's. excellent traction on slick roads, excellent wear, really firmed up the handling, which i prefer. should cost about the same as the BFG's.
i have the Treadwrights on now and really like them lots. as they are E rated, you may not like the stiffer ride as yours i s always on the street. they do have them in both D and C ratings i believe. they are superior in ice and snow if you get the ones that have the walnut shell and glass molded into the tread. and they will cost half the price of the BFG's. just my $.02.

 

[Ranger Kip]

If you find old Roughneck tires, or find new ones at a Cooper's tire center, or anywhere else, I high recommend getting them o_o they used to be rated for up to 70,000 mile use, I am at over 50,000 mile use (before I had it), and they are running solid. about 2/3 tread still left.

 

[snomaker321]

I wouldn't be afraid to step up in size a bit. You might be able to fit a 265/75R16 under there for about the same price and gain an inch while maintaining about the same acceleration etc. As far as BFG ATsYou could also go to a 265/70R16, same height as the 245/75R16 but you can step down to a D load rating, probably less expensive and a bit better riding, it seems like they want to charge an arm and leg for E load rated tires.

I've had a couple sets of BFGs, AT, MT, and a set for my car, g-Force KDW, and I've liked them all. But the General AT2 looks promising as well, I've thought about getting a set of those someday.

I'll have to look at some different sizes. Where im looking, the bfg a/t in 265/70r16 cost $36 more per tire than stock size. I have E load tires on my truck now(at least the front 2, not sure about the back). The 265/75r16 would only be about $9 more per tire for the bfg, so its an option. I think i'll get really good tread where with the E tires on a light truck, right? Like ive read about bfg a/t's going close to 100,000 mi.

i'd go with the Toyo Open Country AT's. excellent traction on slick roads, excellent wear, really firmed up the handling, which i prefer. should cost about the same as the BFG's.
i have the Treadwrights on now and really like them lots. as they are E rated, you may not like the stiffer ride as yours i s always on the street. they do have them in both D and C ratings i believe. they are superior in ice and snow if you get the ones that have the walnut shell and glass molded into the tread. and they will cost half the price of the BFG's. just my $.02.

I thought toyos were really expensive? Maybe i'll look into them. I have E's no so no biggie. The problem with treadwrights is that I need to add shipping(unless its free?), mounting, balancing, etc to the cost of each tire. Plus I want raised white letter tires. I forgot to mention that.

If i get treadwrights they''re gonna run me at least $500. I can get firestone destination a/ts new for $552, Bridgestone Dueler a/t for $612 new, etc. all the way up to bfg a/t for $808. However, I feel that these tires will last twice as long as treadwrights. And my pricing for the treadwrights was without kedge grip.

Like, i kinda want the BFGs for the name factor and because alot of people say they're good tires, but I don't know if i really want to spend $800 on them. Ive heard that the AT2s are very similar, but they are too new to really tell how they'll wear so idk is its worth the extra money for the BFGs.

I've tossed around the idea of getting some cragar soft 8s and some 31" BFGs in a C load range. It'd actually cost me less money than stock size, including the rims, but I like my rims too much.

So yea, this is my dilemma. Thanks for reading all of this. All of your comments are greatly appreciated

 

[MountainMike]

This tire with a doubt.

It is Goodyear competitor to the BFG A/T, it's like they built a tire for th Dempster highway. My dad recently got a set for the Jeep and can honestly say the are extremely capable but also very quiet. There are studdable tires that meet the "Mountain Snowflake" rating for extreme winter conditions. Many people at work have gotten then and sworn by them, which is what led me to recommend them to my dad. If only the made a 32" version I would be getting them to, but alas it is BFG M/T for me. But I will never scoff at a vehicle with Duratracs.

 

[i_gots_to_4x4]

This tire with a doubt.

It is Goodyear competitor to the BFG A/T, it's like they built a tire for th Dempster highway. My dad recently got a set for the Jeep and can honestly say the are extremely capable but also very quiet. There are studdable tires that meet the "Mountain Snowflake" rating for extreme winter conditions. Many people at work have gotten then and sworn by them, which is what led me to recommend them to my dad. If only the made a 32" version I would be getting them to, but alas it is BFG M/T for me. But I will never scoff at a vehicle with Duratracs.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...ehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&tab=Specs
tirerack has the 265/75/16 as 31.7 inches tall. pretty close to 32. and yur right. they are badass. heres mine

 

[Ranger44]

For street, and snow/ice....I will vote and recommend Firestone Destination AT's every time.

1). They are quiet.

2). They look good

3). well made and last a long time

4). Provide excellent traction in wet and snowy conditions. I've ran liberators, coopers, the older wilderness firestones, bridgestone HT's, and chapparals all being AT's except the bridegstones (highway tire), and they left me fish tailing, and sliding in the winter. These new destinations bite like no other.

5). They are moderately good off-road.

All the reasons they are on my truck. Proof is in the pudding.