trying to get the best of both worlds with tires.
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trying to get the best of both worlds with tires.
I do a lot of high way and dirt road driving. I know I want to stick with all terrain tires. I have 02 ford f150 fx4 lariat super crew cab. I want to stick something like 330 on for tires (285s?). I switched from the 17" stock wheels to 16" steel wheels due to a tire popping situation and having to keep rolling on a wheel in the middle of the woods. I've read a lot of good things about cooper all terrain tires. But from experience what is goin to be my best choice in brands?
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From: Mesquite
I can't answer your question because my truck is a pavement beater but welcome to the site. I am sure someone will have good advice soon. I hear alot of folks like the new BFG AT KO2 and the Nitto Terra Grappler though. Not sure if they would fit the bill for you though. I have never run either of them.
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From: Bear, Delaware
In the end it just comes down to personal preference and experience. Take the choices you have and the advice you get and make your choice. Do a lot of research on line as well. Go to each manufacturer's website. Check out reviews on sites like www.tirerack.com. www.1010tires.com. www.ntb.com. www.onlinetires.com. www.discounttiredirect.com. I have an '11 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew. I can only vouch for the Cooper tires. I live in Delaware and have property in the hills of West Virginia. I've been using Cooper tires for a lot of years. I have two sets of AT3's, and a set of Discoverer M+S tires for winter duty. The first set of AT3's I put on a set of stock rims because at the time, I couldn't find a nice chrome rim that didn't look "Run of the Mill". Once I found a rim I liked, I just pulled the stock rims with the current AT3's off the truck, and bought a new set of AT3's for the chrome rims. I love them. I thought they were quiet on the road, handled real nice and had great traction. I tow a Polaris Ranger in a 7x14 enclosed trailer out to WV every hunting season, and several times during the year. I have no problem towing that up the dirt roads that can get quiet muddy. But, I didn't like them so much in the snow. I'm use to a dedicated, studded winter tire during the winter. So Last year (Nov. of '13 now), I bought a set of Discoverer M+S tires for winter duty. So far they have been excellent as well.
