Hope you'll like the Cooper's. I pulled the Firestone's off at 12k after slip sliding around and ended up with the Cooper XLT's. They are rated at 4080#s and ride about as smooth as the Firestone's, only better traction!
I had originally went with the Ridge Grapplers, but they were having a problem with getting them balanced (Even using road force!) I wanted the sidewall lugs to roll over curbs when I'm at a tight intersection, or unable to back up with the 5th wheel to get around the curb.
Both tires run smoother letting some air out in the Winter when I'm not towing. I usually run 40 to 45 rear and 45 to 50 front. I had the Ridge Grappler's on my previous truck and I think they gripped a bit better in the snow. One thing for sure is the Ridge Grapplers cleaned out right away and the Xlt's take about a 1/2 mile to clean out! I went from the 275 70 18 to a 295 70 18 to help fill in the fender wells...
I had originally went with the Ridge Grapplers, but they were having a problem with getting them balanced (Even using road force!) I wanted the sidewall lugs to roll over curbs when I'm at a tight intersection, or unable to back up with the 5th wheel to get around the curb.
Both tires run smoother letting some air out in the Winter when I'm not towing. I usually run 40 to 45 rear and 45 to 50 front. I had the Ridge Grappler's on my previous truck and I think they gripped a bit better in the snow. One thing for sure is the Ridge Grapplers cleaned out right away and the Xlt's take about a 1/2 mile to clean out! I went from the 275 70 18 to a 295 70 18 to help fill in the fender wells...
