Best A/T Tires

[avere3]

Try some of the Nexen Commercial rated tires for her mail route. I always had good luck with those on the full sized Transit. They did pretty good in all weather as well. Held up for 50-60k miles on the van with regular rotations.

That would be awesome, but it doesn't look like they have her tire size (215/55 R 16). That size is commonly used on compact cars like the Civic, instead of using something heavier-duty.

Back on topic, I ended up getting Nitto Terra Grappler G3s for my Gladiator about 5,000 miles ago, in the stock size for the Willys. They are pretty quiet, have plenty of grip, do well in the rain, and were great at the Bantam Jeep Festival in Butler, PA this past weekend. I got stuck in the mud pit, but most other Jeeps were also getting stuck. It didn't help that I was running the stock plastic "skid plate" that built up a mud ramp in front of the truck. At least it didn't get ripped off when they dragged me out.

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[Wheelin98TJ]

That would be awesome, but it doesn't look like they have her tire size (215/55 R 16). That size is commonly used on compact cars like the Civic, instead of using something heavier-duty.

Back on topic, I ended up getting Nitto Terra Grappler G3s for my Gladiator about 5,000 miles ago, in the stock size for the Willys. They are pretty quiet, have plenty of grip, do well in the rain, and were great at the Bantam Jeep Festival in Butler, PA this past weekend. I got stuck in the mud pit, but most other Jeeps were also getting stuck. It didn't help that I was running the stock plastic "skid plate" that built up a mud ramp in front of the truck. At least it didn't get ripped off when they dragged me out.

I prefer MTs for wheeling in the east where it's often muddy.

But if wheeling is just an occassional thing, might not be worth the on road trade offs.

 

[UTRocky]

All depends on what you use your truck for? You won't be disappointed with BFG AT's (either K02's or K03's.). The really only complaint about BFG, is they run small. My 37's are about 36.5 compared to my old General Grabber 35's which were a true 35" tire.

Yes, they will be so much quieter then your MT's. You can go up a size and not worry about rubbing. You could get a 285/70/17 which is about 3/4" taller tire then the 255's. And your speedo won't be that far off, but there are tazer, Jscan, and other options if you want to dial it in.

so if I get the Ko3 in 285/70/17 all should be fine?

 

[Zsis]

so if I get the Ko3 in 285/70/17 all should be fine?

I just got new Falken Wildpeake AT3s. Not as easy to find with the AT4s out, but they are out there. Had them previously and thought I didnt like them. Great off road and on pavement. Fairly quiet even when worn. Great on wet roads. I went with KO2s after that and hated them. Enought to take them off and go with KO3s. Hated them and just this week had another set of AT3s mounted. Back to a happy, smooth ride. Will never get another set of BF Goodrichs after the experiences with both the KO2s and KO3s. Cant say enough for the Falkens.

 

[UTRocky]

I just got new Falken Wildpeake AT3s. Not as easy to find with the AT4s out, but they are out there. Had them previously and thought I didnt like them. Great off road and on pavement. Fairly quiet even when worn. Great on wet roads. I went with KO2s after that and hated them. Enought to take them off and go with KO3s. Hated them and just this week had another set of AT3s mounted. Back to a happy, smooth ride. Will never get another set of BF Goodrichs after the experiences with both the KO2s and KO3s. Cant say enough for the Falkens.

They seem more offroad ish than Ko3 - leaning on the Ko3 because I get 20% off on top of any normal rebates and they should be quieter compared to the Mudders I have been driving for 40k miles. And the Ko3 should last 50k miles with rotation every 5k miles right?

 

[WambliSka]

I just got new Falken Wildpeake AT3s. Not as easy to find with the AT4s out, but they are out there. Had them previously and thought I didnt like them. Great off road and on pavement. Fairly quiet even when worn. Great on wet roads. I went with KO2s after that and hated them. Enought to take them off and go with KO3s. Hated them and just this week had another set of AT3s mounted. Back to a happy, smooth ride. Will never get another set of BF Goodrichs after the experiences with both the KO2s and KO3s. Cant say enough for the Falkens.

I ran the AT3W that came with my Mojave for just under 600 miles but did some light trails and road and quite frankly except for the size I would have been 100% happy with those tires, they just WORK! But I had my heart set on getting the Gladiator on 35"s and I have the patience of a gnat so I just took off the brand new AT3Ws and mounted 35x11.5 AT$Ws and already put 2k miles of highway and mountain trails over a period of a week. GOD, I love Wildpeaks. ZERO complaints.

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