Tire recommendations for full-time RV'ng

[ascension2020]

My wife and I are going on the road full time and I'm looking for some tire recommendations. My truck is a 2013 3500HD dually, 4wd, long bed crew cab. The RV that we're hauling is a 5th wheel with a gross weight of 10,900 pounds and a hitch weight of 1,320 pounds.

The truck is new (to me) and it needs tires, so I'm looking for recommendations. Like I said, we will be traveling full time so towing quite a bit. I expect to put 10-15,000 miles a year on it. I also need something that's good for a variety of climates, as we'll probably spend a few winters in Alaska, New England, and some other cold / icy climates.

Other than that, my main concerns are something that rides well and is quiet. We'll be sticking to the highways, no four wheeling.

I won't lie...I'm not mechanically inclined so feel free to keep the suggestions simple. This is the first truck like this that I've owned so this whole going-on-the-road process has been quite the learning experience.

My brother-in-law is a Dodge fan (he's a Cummins mechanic) and he recommended the Toyo AT or AT-2 tires. However, after reading the reviews I see a lot of people saying they don't do well in icy conditions. Anyone have any experience with them?

Thanks in advance...

 

[mowin]

No tires going to help you on ice. A good all season tire should fit the bill, unless you plan on doing some "off the beaten path" camping.

 

[14hemiexpress]

My dad has toyo's on his 3/4 and they are a great highway tire. I had them on my f-150(the light duty version) did well in all conditions but icey. They have a great tread life my dad is especially happy with them vs his old michelins. I would say if you plan on sticking to the road and travel a lot get a good highway tire and if your worried about icy conditions (honestly no tire is good on ice unless it's a dedicated winter tire even then ice is a different animal) get chains keep them in the truck as part of you winter saftey kit incase you get stuck somewhere.

 

[loveracing1988]

My dad had the original open country a/t's on his l.d. F250, they were good in the snow until they got about halfway worn and then they went downhill fast. The problem I had with them is they were load range E tires and they had twice the sidewall flex if the load range D goodyears that came off of it. Empty truck you could swerve back and forth and feel all of the tires flexing. That is the only tire I've ever felt that with. If all your doing in Highway driving the Michelin ltx m/s 2 is about the best tire there is. They are decent in the snow and wear like steel.

 

[Bigdaddy]

My vote is on the Michelin ltx m/s 2 also, AT's tires are not the best for ice, I had a set of Michelin and you want find no better tire when it come to ride and for what you doing it for they will be be best option for the money. They do cost a little more but they are awesome.

 

[Diller]

I just got some Michelin LTX AT2s put on my 1500 this morning and was blown away with how quiet they are for an AT tire. I only have 50 or so miles on them but so far I'm very happy with my choice.

 

[ascension2020]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. It sounds like the Michelin LTX AT2s are a good option. I guess instead of "ice" I should have just said "winter conditions." Slush, sleet, etc.

I'm from Maine right on the border with Canada and we used to use two sets of tires--one for summer and one for winter. We just changed them out when the first snowfalls hit. I don't want to be doing that with the truck, though. Especially not when I'm traveling. So a good all season tire fits the bill.

Thanks again!

 

[BoldAdventure]

My vote is on the Michelin ltx m/s 2 also, AT's tires are not the best for ice, I had a set of Michelin and you want find no better tire when it come to ride and for what you doing it for they will be be best option for the money. They do cost a little more but they are awesome.

I'd skip those A/T's Michelin doesn't really do a good A/T and I'd go with the LTX M/S 2 for full time RV'ing.

It's an amazing tire and A LOT OF people who tow use it. I'd be running it if I knew I wasn't going to drive out west and take the truck off road all over Utah.

 

[ascension2020]

I'd skip those A/T's Michelin doesn't really do a good A/T and I'd go with the LTX M/S 2 for full time RV'ing.

It's an amazing tire and A LOT OF people who tow use it. I'd be running it if I knew I wasn't going to drive out west and take the truck off road all over Utah.

Thanks for pointing that out too. After I wrote my earlier post I did some more research and see that the M/S 2 looks more suited for my needs.

Definitely has great reviews...can't wait to try them

 

[tjfdesmo]

Many have said the Toyo M55s are super durable.

 

[whatroads]

I would suggest you join one of the many RV forums available. RV.net, IRV2, rvforum....to name a few. Some of the full timers I know tow an additional enclosed trailer, behind their fifth wheel, for holding additional "stuff". One I've seen even has a Harley in his enclosed trailer. The trailer is a full workshop.

Should you decide to do this check local laws, in your area, about towing a trailer with a fifth wheel. In some states it's either restricted or not allowed at all