Let's talk tires.....

[oldjeep]

I think they were the AT/S

The thing that bothered me about them was the max pressure, only 40psi, not overly indicative of a heavy duty tire.

Indicates a P rated tire rather than an LT. Not too unusual since most 1/2 tons tend to come with P rated tires - mine included.

[CumminsBu]

50k warranty, did you put a claim in?

http://www.procompusa.com/productlist.aspx?plid=3360&catid=13&subcat=157&ptid=100809#WarrantyInfo

Nope, didn't have the time. It was a 35 x 12.50r on 18" rims. I liked them and bought them when that tire style first came out. I installed and balance them myself. I'm sure we would have gone in circles.

[DocPhil]

I went with the Michelin LTX/A2

[pennery]

Stay away from Falken... Terrible tires... I have had 2 sets on my f350 (second set warrantied) and they lasted about half the like as any other tire I have run and the only tire I have ever had separate...

I recently installed BFG All Terrains and I like the look and ride but they seem like they wander to me... Michelin is the best in my opinion as well however I had a set of Nexen Roadian AT2 that were awesome... Any tire you go for just make sure it is a 10 ply Load range "E" and you will be fine for weight...

[Smokinjo]

I like the Cooper ST Maxx tires. They have been quiet and good in rain, mud and snow.

[Bozboat]

I went with the Michelin LTX/A2

LTX/A2 is a smooth running tire, big improvement in ride and with traction over the Pirelli Scorpions that came with the truck.

[justgary]

I recently installed BFG All Terrains and I like the look and ride but they seem like they wander to me...

Maybe your toe-in is a little too tight. When was it aligned last, and did they give you a printout?

[Nitrousbird]

Nitto Terra grappler is a good tire too.

I like Nitto's lineup in general, but my Terra Graplers wore down too quickly. Great for a few thousand miles but quickly showed wear. I ended up getting around 35k out of them IIRC, but I drove them way past the point I should have...we are talking a speedometer impacting tire diameter change from wear.

I'm now running the BFG Rugged Terrain. The look good (not quite as good as the Terra Grapplers, but close), and are wearing a whole lot better.

[wakesetter8796]

That's what's on the ram right now, the BFG's. 25k miles and plenty of tread.

[chris4x4gill2]

I wasnt happy with the tread life of the BFGs AT KO's on my F250. 2 sets and I got 30K out of each set. For over $1000 I expected a little more than 30K. The latest set I have are the Falke n Wild Peak ATs. They were just over half the price of the BFGs and claim a 50K mile warrenty. I'll admit the side lugs on the BFGs make them look more aggressive, but for the amount fo muddy roads I see, the Falkens have done just fine.

Edited September 12, 2014 by chris4x4gill2

[MLBurns]

I go through 4+ sets of tires annually on the truck. Combo of hwy and oilfield lease roads.

Best

1. Toyo Open Country MT

2. BFG AT KO

3. Geolander AT

Ok

1. Nitto Terra Grap.

2. Pro Comp X terrain

Worst

1. Goodyear Wrangler AT

2. Michelin (don't remember which, just know they were like driving on ice when it rained)

[pennery]

Maybe your toe-in is a little too tight. When was it aligned last, and did they give you a printout?

I just had new ball joints put on just before the Tires and he did an alignment but was a private shop and no printout given.. I may look into that.

[justgary]

I just had new ball joints put on just before the Tires and he did an alignment but was a private shop and no printout given.. I may look into that.

My F-150 was pulling to the right, so I attempted a driveway alignment (which is a great way to kill most of an afternoon). It got better, but still pulled a little. When I bought new tires I had them check the alignment. He showed it to me while it was on the rack, and I had missed the camber by about 0.02" on the adjustment. It doesn't pull any more. You don't have to off by much.

[Lance B. Johnson]

I have goodyear silent armours and love them. Especially in the snow they seem to really bite well.

[Lance B. Johnson]

I go through 4+ sets of tires annually on the truck. Combo of hwy and oilfield lease roads.

Best

1. Toyo Open Country MT

2. BFG AT KO

3. Geolander AT

Ok

1. Nitto Terra Grap.

2. Pro Comp X terrain

Worst

1. Goodyear Wrangler AT

2. Michelin (don't remember which, just know they were like driving on ice when it rained)

Geolanders are great and less money then Toyo's in these parts

[Nitrousbird]

I go through 4+ sets of tires annually on the truck. Combo of hwy and oilfield lease roads.

How are you going through 16+ tires a year? Are you damaging them or driving 150k+ miles a year?

[MLBurns]

100k miles and pulling a 15k trailer on gravel roads, a good set will last around 3 months. Would be great proving grounds for auto mfg's.

Edited September 13, 2014 by MLBurns

[oldjeep]

This is one of those regional questions. What works in places where there is no snow/ice is quite different. My experience with BFG AT's is that they are just horrible on icy roads, tread compound is just too hard and the tires have no siping.