MT or AT tires?

[EWC88]

I noticed a decent amount of trucks by me are running MT tires, some of these trucks I know and they do zero mudding. Is there a advantage of using one over the other? I'm lost why I see so many MT on trucks and jeeps when some of them I know and don't go off roading. I'm assuming maybe for that more aggressive look but who knows, that's why I come to you guys! So yea, which is better for a DD and does some off road?

 

[codered]

the better DD for you would be AT since MT has more friction which eats more gas. Most people buy MT because they make a distinct sound it goes "waaaaaaaaa". but all joking aside that sound is translating to the pavement is eating my MT. some AT tires make the same sound and you get the same result. if you do the occasional muddy dirt road and gravel. I would suggest toyo open country, bf Goodrich AT, or cooper AT.

 

[Beauregard7765]

I would assume just for the looks.

Unless you do some serious offroading all terrains would be your best bet.

 

[usaf2006]

Cause they make your street cred go up... am I right?1?1?

 

[Csanders1992]

For looks mainly. All terrains just don't cut it on lifted trucks. Yes all terrains are more practical but mud terrains look better. It seems it's a generation difference mainly, although that's not always the case


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[mtlariviere]

Go with the Kelly's

 

[Budakane]

Would it be better in snow with MTs? maybe they bought them for the winter

 

[JPT]

Would it be better in snow with MTs? maybe they bought them for the winter

MTs are only better in heavy thick snow. In EVERY other situation ATs and All season tires are better. All seasons are better than ATs in ice/light snow. It's all about siping. The more lines in the tread, the better.

It is all about looks.

 

[justin13703]

Would it be better in snow with MTs? maybe they bought them for the winter

No. I have trail grapplers on my truck now but the stock tires will go back on in the winter. The skinnier the tire is, the better it is in the snow. This is because they will cut down through the snow to the pavement easier. A wider tire (like my 12.5 inch wide trail grapplers) has so much surface area they will have a harder time getting down to the pavement and basically just drive on top of the snow.

It's mostly about looks really. An AT is more practical for a daily driver. MTs will wear quicker on a daily driver and not ride as nice. I have trail grapplers on mine for 2 reasons. For one its not a daily driver, and for two I have gotten it stuck before and it sucks. Lol

 

[SFD213]

I have Terra Grapplers on my 2500 and once the snow came down i had no trouble. Theyre 285/70/17, not sure the width in inches, but never had a problem in 2wd on snow. Once it compacted into 1-2" of snow/ice mix i would take the truck drifting around corners and even at 40mph the truck still felt tight because the tires grabbed so much. Very good straight line grip. Drove 60mph in a blizzard for 100 miles and had no issue whatsoever. The LSD might also help that but i suggest ATs for the winter

 

[WulfGang]

Another vote for Toyo Open Country AT Extremes here too.

I was VERY pleased with their performance in the snow this past hellacious winter.

They "waaaaaa" noticeably more than my old street tread GY's did. They look aggressive too. They have a high tow rating. The tread is holding up nicely on them.

I paid $1,300 USD for em mounted and balanced though. The only negative I have.
But, I don't regret it.

 

[usaf2006]

I had treadwright 285/75/16s on my old 2nd gen ram. Never put it in 4wd once up in the UP of Michigan. They had the Kedge Grip which is tiny glass and walnut shards in the rubber to provide more edges for grip, they were amazing. That's what I'm getting for my truck when I need tires, just can't decide on 33s or 35s.

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

I have the trail grapplers on mine cause I love the aggressive look, I do some off-roading, it's nice to have a aggressive tire to just in case you need it (ya never know), and I feel it's kinda pointless to lift a truck and put AT tires on it. That's just my opinion tho. Mine aren't much noisier than a AT and they ride great so I'm happy with these tires!

 

[WulfGang]

I have the trail grapplers on mine cause I love the aggressive look, I do some off-roading, it's nice to have a aggressive tire to just in case you need it (ya never know), and I feel it's kinda pointless to lift a truck and put AT tires on it. That's just my opinion tho. Mine aren't much noisier than a AT and they ride great so I'm happy with these tires!

I agree.

I had to buy mine in a hurry (towing, vacation) and I actually got the most aggressive tread I could find in my budget ($1,300! just for tires ) and in 20's though.

 

[EWC88]

I like the aggressive look for sure, I just didn't know if I would go through the tire faster then the AT because it's my DD for right now. Since I have crappy winters with a lot of snow I want a tire good in that especially since I'm 2wd.

 

[SFD213]

Like i said, the nittos were amazing this past winter. Only time i put it in 4x4 was when i was driving in a foot of snow in blizzard conditions. Couple inches i was absolutely fine in 2WD. I drive around 300 miles a week and never feel like i compromised DDing for 3 months of use in snow

 

[JJEH]

A/T all the way unless...

I love my NITTO Terra Grapplers.

They are very good on asphalt, dirt roads, gravel, rocks, in wet conditions and even snow. What kills them is mud. So unless you drive in the mud a lot, i.e. living in the country w/o paved roads and lots of rain, go with A/T tires.

 

[takingatrip1]

Cooper St Max , ride great and are much quieter than I expected

 

[blackbeautyhemi]

If you get a good mt hell they'll last 40k miles. It's just when you buy the cheap ones that are super soft that wear down fast.

 

[JPT]

If you get a good mt hell they'll last 40k miles. It's just when you buy the cheap ones that are super soft that wear down fast.

Sorry. It is the other way around. Softer compounds are on more expensive tires. Cheaper tires tend to have harder compounds, which make the last longer.

Look at BFG Krawlers Reds, you can dig out rubber with your nails.