I have the crap tires on my truck, 255/70/17, and winters coming, I need all terrains for my area as is anyways. I have a real problem with these tires though, the tread is so soft even with 40PSI, stones get stuck and get flung off constantly, and I can feel it f-n with my drive, a stone occassionally vibrates the truck like crazy, so I want a good solid tread that wont do this as much. My old truck had Bridestone Duelers and they were pretty decent.

I dont want to go any wider than 265, and i'm keeping the stock wheels for now, wanted to buy custom 18" wheels but i'll wait until I lift it. What are some suggestions on an economy friendly A/T tire for a 4wd without a leveling kit? Thanks.

 

i've always put BFG's on my trucks and have never regretted it. I just purchased a set of BFG 305/65/18's and am hoping to get them put on soon. I might have went with a different manufacture but BFG was the only tire i could find in a 305/65/18.

However, I literally just purchased a set of general grabber AT 2's for my finance's xterra and after TONS of research, these tires are equal, if not better than the BFG's at a fraction of the price. Can't wait to get them to try'em out! Check out treaddepot.com... lowest prices i could find. They've got a $50 rebate on all LT tires plus free shipping!!!

 

If you dont wanna go back to duelers cause of price the Firestone Destination AT's are just as good in all weather. They throw stones too tho. Only way to get away from that is a wide groove tire. I have a set with 800 miles on them but shipping is crazy high so I listed them yesterday in the local papers for $300.00.

 

I have some 265/70/17 Michelin LTX M/S's on my truck, and they do great, but with snowy conditions I'd recommend BFG All Terrain T/A K/O. I've heard from customers that they do well in snow, and you can expect anywhere from 50-60k miles if you keep them properly rotated which is a plus. Anyhow, good luck with your search!

 

I was planning to get those BFGs on my old truck cause the Duelers were getting low on tread. How good are the T/A K/Os on the stone issue? The tread design on those always made me wonder if they would destroy my doors with stones. The bulk look they have is great though!

 

They will sling rocks but you should have no problems since you are using the oem wheels.

 

What tire would have a good strong solid tread that wont collect stones as easilly as my basic tires, i'm unsure of their class, C?

Best protection from stones would be fender flares & spash guards correct?

 

If you're not going wider than a 265 then the tires won't stick out far enough to sling rocks at the fenders, especially with the stock wheels. They will just hit the inside of the wheel wells.
Most A/Ts are going to sling rocks no matter what, it's just the nature of the beast. I've had my 285/65/18 BFGs on with aftermarket wheels for about a year and a half and I haven't noticed any dings or chips in the paint at all. Plus my tires stick out about an inch in the front.

 

I put BFG AT's on all my trucks,no regrets,all AT's will pick up stones and throw them out.

 

I live on a dirt road about a mile up one, so I see alot of stone, and my basic tires make the truck slide around and spin too easilly, my old Silverado 2500HD with Dueler A/Ts could barely do a burnout with all the thread they had lol. Just looking for a good looking and performing 265 tire.

 

I've decided on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain K/O in 265/70/17 size and load range C. Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

personally, i would go w/ a load range D, if you can get it in that size. it is an excellent tire, i've been through everything with them but snow (FL) and they have always performed well. I have more of a problem with little stones getting stuck in the tread, rather than the tires slinging them, but that's just my experience.

from what i have read, they perform well in snow as well.

 

I run on some crushed Limestone roads and my BFG's love to throw them. I'm glad they are tucked in the wheelwells. Other then that they are some great tires!

 

For my size they're available in load ranges C, and E, bump up the extra $15 per tire for them?

 

I just picked up Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Tire Rack has them $95.00



255/75SR17
Load Index 113 = 2561lbs (1164kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph) 113S SL Treadwear: 360
Traction: A
Temperature: B360 A B
2535 lbs.
44 psi

38 lbs.

Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
255/75SR17
Outlined White Letters

* Serv. Desc: 113S

Price: $95.00 (each) Special