LT Tires (again)

[Baron Von Crowder]

I thought all Nitto tires were 35,000 mile tires?




I'll look at these. Thank you!



Doesn't solve the problem. We are 2 miles off the highway, down a dirt road. 4 wheel drive may help on property, but it doesn't get me to/from.

UTQG rating of 500.

http://blog.autosquad.com/what-is-a-utqg-rating/

[juiceweezl]

Brent, just a thought. I used to run 2 sets of tires on my T100 when I still had it. I had a set of Uniroyal M/T's for winter and most of spring for maximum traction. They were mounted on some cheap, stock rims that a buddy of mine gave me as a throwaway from a tire shop. The rest of the year (dry season) I ran an AT tire for some traction if I needed it but a smoother ride and quieter for sure.

Would it work for you just to mount two rougher terrain tires to use when you drive up and spend time on the farm? You can then just change the whole wheel and tire together. Just a thought.

[bcoop]

Would it work for you just to mount two rougher terrain tires to use when you drive up and spend time on the farm? You can then just change the whole wheel and tire together. Just a thought.

I haven't ruled it out yet, but storage space is an issue.

[jluv]

For an All Terrain, I've had good experience with Toyo Open Country ATs and Nitto Terra Grapplers. The Toyos were louder than the Nittos. Neither one is going to last you $50k+ miles, though.

[bcoop]

Man, I loved the falken rocky mountain ATs I had on my fx4. I took that truck off road, in the snow, mud etc and never had an issue. They were relatively inexpensive at the time.

Closest they make to the size I need is 275/65/20. I wonder if they will rub...

[War Machine]

Toyo and nitto are owned by the same company

[Sean88gt]

I hated my Nitto's. I had a set on my f350 and saw less than 40k on them. Also had a set on my durango that made around 35k, 2 had separation issues.

[noyb2001]

I run Yokohama Geolanders on my F150 and are really pleased with them.

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/detail/geolandar_a_t_s

[Rreemo]

What kind of truck....is this a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

Ironically I've been doing some early shopping for the next set on my F150 FX4 as well, and I'm in a similar boat as you....I'm wanting something a little more aggressive for off road, but also not something that will kill my hwy driving. I do about 80% hwy in my truck, and I put 20K on it last year...it makes a lot of distance drives, but I also go out to a friends place once or twice a month that is accessed similarly to what you described above. I guess I kind of want it all! ....looks good, drives good (and quiet) on the road, and also good traction off the road.

If you haven't looked at them yet, check out the Toyo Open Country ATII - http://www.treaddepot.com/group/opat2.html

From what I've read these are really good all around tires. They aren't the cheapest, but also not as pricey as Michelins either. They've got some really good reviews online.

[Baron Von Crowder]

FWIW, my tire selection was mostly based on what was in stock when I needed to buy, and price point. Ive been impressed with what I ended up with, but I didnt purchase them with any expectations to meet.

[bcoop]

I hated my Nitto's. I had a set on my f350 and saw less than 40k on them. Also had a set on my durango that made around 35k, 2 had separation issues.

This echos what I've always heard about Nitto as a whole.

I run Yokohama Geolanders on my F150 and are really pleased with them.
http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/de...eolandar_a_t_s

Looking in to these, thanks!

What kind of truck....is this a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

2012 Ram Crew 1/2 ton

Looking at the Open Country's now. Those look aggressive enough. Though they don't offer the exact size. I guess I need to find out what will fit without rubbing and what won't.

[Treybiz]

I'm on my 4-5th set of Nitto TGs. Had some Toyo M/Ts sprinkled in here and there when I had myself convinced I needed an MT on my daily driver.

Last few years I've been averaging about 30k a year and my truck is 4x and sees dirt often. I love the nitto TGs and will get another set this spring. They might be louder as the wear but i've never noticed. My last few trucks have been relatively loud anywho.

My .02


Edit: I think I get about 45-50k out of a set but they get abused and they aren't completely bald when I pull them off.

[Rreemo]

I hated my Nitto's. I had a set on my f350 and saw less than 40k on them. Also had a set on my durango that made around 35k, 2 had separation issues.

That was why I asked on the 1/2 and 3/4 ton...I had some on a 1/2 ton that did great years ago, so much so that I decided to buy them again for an F250 that I had afterward, and it was like a completely different tire on that truck....got really noisy after about 15K and were completely done at 30K. They didn't really wear uneven though, I think they just didn't like the added weight of the diesel.

Since that time I've taken notice....it seems like I see a lot of Nitto's on diesel trucks (they are cheap for a good looking tire), and also a lot that look pretty worn or uneven - with the exception of the Duragrappler...which seems to be much more durable than the Terra. I know it sounds crazy, but if you pay attention when you see them in parking lots and such, you'll probably notice the same.

[Baron Von Crowder]

This echos what I've always heard about Nitto as a whole.
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Since when did you start basing your opinions on internet bitching? I know you just started, otherwise you wouldnt have bought a dodge.

[brad88gt]

What kind of truck....is this a 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

Ironically I've been doing some early shopping for the next set on my F150 FX4 as well, and I'm in a similar boat as you....I'm wanting something a little more aggressive for off road, but also not something that will kill my hwy driving. I do about 80% hwy in my truck, and I put 20K on it last year...it makes a lot of distance drives, but I also go out to a friends place once or twice a month that is accessed similarly to what you described above. I guess I kind of want it all! ....looks good, drives good (and quiet) on the road, and also good traction off the road.

If you haven't looked at them yet, check out the Toyo Open Country ATII - http://www.treaddepot.com/group/opat2.html

From what I've read these are really good all around tires. They aren't the cheapest, but also not as pricey as Michelins either. They've got some really good reviews online.

I have two sets of these at the moment. They only have about 10k on each set, but so far I am pleased with them. I haven't had the chance to get them off road, but did have to pull one of the trailers out of the back yard when it was pretty muddy and they did just fine in 2wd. This is on a 3/4 ton.