Poll best TRUCK tire?

[JHoward]

My truck is currently rolling on it's second set of Goodyear Wrangler "MAYPOP's" ... I managed to get 44,000 miles on the first set that my truck made it off of the assembly line with, so I slapped on another set.

I've not had issues with these tires as most here have on my present and previous RAMS. I don't even need a truck, I just have liked pickups since I was old enough to drive, so crappy Goodyear "made over wants to be a truck tire" does just fine for me. My truck gets the same treatment as my Harley Davidson ... no ride in the rain and on pavement only.

To each their own that meets their needs.

 

[LugsLeadOut84]

I've run Falkens on my last two RAM's and have been happy, but I am still partial to BFG KO2's. I had 17" E rated ones on my old RAM not because of towing, but at the time I was driving, curb hopping and parking in lots that were once buildings, in less than ideal places working in my not-so-great city. I bought them for the strong sidewalls and deep lugs not wanting to come out to a flat after a 48 hr or longer shift. I've pulled out countless nails and sheetrock screws from the lugs which would've pierced lesser tires. Weather wasn't an excuse for me not getting to work and they never failed me. They drove firmer which I didn't mind (especially coming from sh*tty SRA's) but noise wasn't an issue. They also dropped my MPG down a bit but that was expected. I don't subject my tires to the same punishment these days and drive less, so price was also a factor in getting the Falkens. But ultimately - for a truck rated tire - my vote is still the KO2's.

 

[Treburkulosis]

Well its about time to replace my Toyos. I do like the way they ride and have worn very well. I just am not sure I want spend Toyo money again. The truck is going to be retired from DD duty next spring. Im keeping it, but I need to get a new DD. I was thinking the General Grabber ATX tires. Are they still decent?

 

[Juice17]

Firestone steeltex was what we ran on all our tow trucks.

 

[gofishn]

Well its about time to replace my Toyos. I do like the way they ride and have worn very well. I just am not sure I want spend Toyo money again. The truck is going to be retired from DD duty next spring. Im keeping it, but I need to get a new DD. I was thinking the General Grabber ATX tires. Are they still decent?

Yeah, for the money, still a great little tire.
They'd run those on our Crew Hauler vans, at the RR.
Those tire would go all over the Rail yard & rarely have any issues.
Many others would pop like balloons at a kids party.

Pretty good overall tire. I preferred my Michelins but the Grabbers seemed to do slightly better in the just start snowing slicker than crap stuff.
Those first 20 minutes of a 'Holy Crap' type of snow storm.

 

[shadowhawk]

I can attest to the Falkens. I'm 60k miles in on my set and plan to replace them next fall if possible. I just took a nail right on the curve of the sidewall so we'll see if I end up new tires for Christmas. I would probably buy another set. They wear well, and aren't noisy. I never had trouble in the WI winters either.

HOLY CRAP DID THEY GET FRIGGIN EXPENSIVE!!!!!!! $480 A TIRE????????

 

[T. Anders]

Well its about time to replace my Toyos. I do like the way they ride and have worn very well. I just am not sure I want spend Toyo money again. The truck is going to be retired from DD duty next spring. Im keeping it, but I need to get a new DD. I was thinking the General Grabber ATX tires. Are they still decent?

I've been very happy with my Grabber A/Tx. I've had them about 18 months and have put about 25k miles on them. I didn't measure the tread depth, but they show no signs of appreciable wear. I'm positive they'll go 60k+ easily. They've been great in every condition and I've done some towing with them as well. Unless something changes drastically, I'll definitely replace them with the same when they wear out.

 

[Rado]

I enjoy reading threads like this and see so many different opinions ! Keep us well informed !
We all have our own ideas of what we like !

I liked the original Good Year SRA ! Did well for me .
I do not off road at least on purpose lol

Second set was Good Year AT/S . Got a great deal on them . Better then the SRA in wet weather
They were still good when I got rid of them ,Just wanted a tire with more tread for winter .

New set Cooper AT3/4S .
After about 2500 miles really liking them dry or wet roads, Not much snow yet to give a opinion !

 

[HEMIMANN]

Well its about time to replace my Toyos. I do like the way they ride and have worn very well. I just am not sure I want spend Toyo money again. The truck is going to be retired from DD duty next spring. Im keeping it, but I need to get a new DD. I was thinking the General Grabber ATX tires. Are they still decent?

As far as I know they are. Mine are 2 years old, probably have 20,000 miles on them, wearing well, rubber still soft, no tread separating or noise.

 

[Burla]

I enjoy reading threads like this and see so many different opinions ! Keep us well informed !
We all have our own ideas of what we like !

I liked the original Good Year SRA ! Did well for me .
I do not off road at least on purpose lol

Second set was Good Year AT/S . Got a great deal on them . Better then the SRA in wet weather
They were still good when I got rid of them ,Just wanted a tire with more tread for winter .

New set Cooper AT3/4S .
After about 2500 miles really liking them dry or wet roads, Not much snow yet to give a opinion !

If I ever build a drift car I will get some of those again, otherwise those wont touch a vehicle I own. The positive, those do handle noticeably better then at's, likely better mileage as well, cornering is great as well. Cons, the lack of traction combined with an empty light truck bed and I found myself feathering the throttle in the rain literally all of the time around corners or taking off from a stop, or stopping hard, imo just flat dangerous. Now, my bfg's surely arent as comfortable at the GY's, but in the rainiest year I can remember I couldnt break traction if I wanted too. It's kinda like there is more to picking a tire then I thought, kind of a balancing act to find comfort and safety. BFG load e, not the most comfortable but do get better over time, but very safe. I do see why mich's are so popular, they really seam to have the comfort and safety thing down, we have them on the suv for many years like 8 on one set. It does take a little effort and thought to find the best all around tire, and imo I failed at it. I think I would have been happier with lighter then load e's 10 ply, but those GY's were just dangerous for me anyhow. Less then 25k miles they were bald as well.