Tire Suggestion?

[draggam01]

I have a 21 PB XLT with the stock Hankook tires on 20 inch rims. I'm looking for a similar tire size but more of an off-road look. I want to still be able to tow so a 10-ply tire might be needed? Does this tire even exist or am I wanting too many things at the same time? I live in Maine and we do have tough winters. Stock is about 32 inches, right? I know this is more like 3 questions in one

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[Leefire]

Bfg ko2 they got them in about any size you want.

 

[9663mu]

Many many options out there. Question is do you want a relatively quiet At tire , or in middle AT/Hybrid tire which will be louder then a standard AT tire or a Mud tire.

Toyo, Cooper, BFg, Nitto, Falken, GY , are just a few to name.

 

[diambo4life]

As stated, you may need an aggressive AT tire. Just keep in mind you will sacrifice mileage, ride quality, noise as the tire you are most likely looking for will be heavier than stock especially in that 32-33" diameter size.

 

[travisN000]

If you want a more aggressive AT or hybrid mud/at/snow tire, check our the Cooper Rugged trek. They have enough space to clear mud, and enough sipes and quality rubber to do well in snow/ice, and are relatively quiet for such an aggressive tire (at least when new.. time will tell, but most reviews support my observations so far).

If you don't need to handle as much mud, Falken wildpeaks are great ATs at a great price and do very good in the snow. ..the BFG are also quite popular

 

[draggam01]

Bfg ko2 they got them in about any size you want.

Awesome, I will check them out.

 

[draggam01]

Bfg ko2 they got them in about any size you want.

I just checked them out. They look great! The beat the factory tires in regards to weight capacity as well.

 

[draggam01]

Many many options out there. Question is do you want a relatively quiet At tire , or in middle AT/Hybrid tire which will be louder then a standard AT tire or a Mud tire.

Toyo, Cooper, BFg, Nitto, Falken, GY , are just a few to name.

Yes, I agree. I need to definitely think about how much road noise I will be able to tolerate. I don't think that I can have my cake and eat it too. There will be some trade-offs that I need to figure out. Thanks for the info.

 

[draggam01]

As stated, you may need an aggressive AT tire. Just keep in mind you will sacrifice mileage, ride quality, noise as the tire you are most likely looking for will be heavier than stock especially in that 32-33" diameter size.

Yes, definitely agreed. I won't be getting the mileage the PB is getting now and things will be noisier .

 

[Leefire]

I just checked them out. They look great! The beat the factory tires in regards to weight capacity as well.

I have been looking into going with BFGoodrich HD-Terrain T/A KT Heavy Duty Truck Tire - LT255/80R17/E 123/120Q https://a.co/d/dmf5clc

 

[draggam01]

If you want a more aggressive AT or hybrid mud/at/snow tire, check our the Cooper Rugged trek. They have enough space to clear mud, and enough sipes and quality rubber to do well in snow/ice, and are relatively quiet for such an aggressive tire (at least when new.. time will tell, but most reviews support my observations so far).

If you don't need to handle as much mud, Falken wildpeaks are great ATs at a great price and do very good in the snow. ..the BFG are also quite popular

I will check them out.

I have been looking at the Mickey Thompson Baja M/T's but not sure if they will be too aggressive and not sure about towing but look great for snow. Road nose might be allot with the Mickey Thompsons.. As stated above I cannot get everything. Compromises will need to be made. I just need to identify what's most important.

 

[spiritrider1]

Anyone tried the Continental Terrain Contact A/T tires? I've been happy with the stock Hankook Dynapro A/T2's but they are crazy expensive and I'd like to try some slightly more A/T than those. They are barely really A/T's. I don't use them for much off-road but want the ability should I need to use the 4x4 capability. My dilemma is I do all my driving on paved roads and have become spoiled with my Powerboost mpg. I'd hate to lose that to a more aggressive A/T tire.
I did some research and based on what I can find, the Continental ticks all my boxes - except it's supposedly got the most roll resistance out of a large group of popular A/T's. I can imagine that's due to a high silica content making for very grippy and flexible rubber which gives it great dry and wet traction.
I had Michelin XLT's on my 2018 F-150 STX and they were smooth and quiet but low grip in the dry and especially bad grip in the wet. Probably because they were a very high mileage hard tire.
So, I'm looking for some 'real world' experience with The Terrain Contact A/T tire.
I am a bit biased towards the Conti since I've had a number of their car tires and absolutely love the DWS series on my performance cars. They are not perfect but a great combination of comfort, traction, duability, and stability. And I have never had a better rain tire than a Conti. When you live in an area where rain is infrequent, when it does rain, it lifts all the oils and debris and becomes deadly slick. And when it does rain, it pours increasing hydroplaning. I want tires that can deal with those issues.

 

[Atlee]

I too would like feedback on the Terrain Contact A/T tires. Should be a while before I need to change, but that's the one I'm most interested in.

 

[kb3421]

Anyone tried the Continental Terrain Contact A/T tires? I've been happy with the stock Hankook Dynapro A/T2's but they are crazy expensive and I'd like to try some slightly more A/T than those. They are barely really A/T's. I don't use them for much off-road but want the ability should I need to use the 4x4 capability. My dilemma is I do all my driving on paved roads and have become spoiled with my Powerboost mpg. I'd hate to lose that to a more aggressive A/T tire.
I did some research and based on what I can find, the Continental ticks all my boxes - except it's supposedly got the most roll resistance out of a large group of popular A/T's. I can imagine that's due to a high silica content making for very grippy and flexible rubber which gives it great dry and wet traction.
I had Michelin XLT's on my 2018 F-150 STX and they were smooth and quiet but low grip in the dry and especially bad grip in the wet. Probably because they were a very high mileage hard tire.
So, I'm looking for some 'real world' experience with The Terrain Contact A/T tire.
I am a bit biased towards the Conti since I've had a number of their car tires and absolutely love the DWS series on my performance cars. They are not perfect but a great combination of comfort, traction, duability, and stability. And I have never had a better rain tire than a Conti. When you live in an area where rain is infrequent, when it does rain, it lifts all the oils and debris and becomes deadly slick. And when it does rain, it pours increasing hydroplaning. I want tires that can deal with those issues.

I'm in the same boat. Currently have the Hankooks. I want a "beefier/ more aggressive" tire without sacrificing my current 22.5-23mpg's I'm currently getting. I'm wondering if I'm wanting the impossible?

 

[draggam01]

I'm in the same boat. Currently have the Hankooks. I want a "beefier/ more aggressive" tire without sacrificing my current 22.5-23mpg's I'm currently getting. I'm wondering if I'm wanting the impossible?

lol, and try to find something good in the winter and good with owing and with other items mentioned above. I definitely think that I'm asking for the imposible. I need to make some compromises.

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