Quote:
Originally Posted by Thai
For you, Michelin Defender. Done.
Personally, i am opposite of MAST4R...P-metric Wildpeak is a waste. HEAVY P-metric without the toughness of LT tire. It weighs ALMOST as much as BFG KO2 LT! If you’re going to buy a heavy tire, then might as well get LT.
In addition, Wildpeak tires are SMALL for their stated size! Their 32” tire (31.5”) is actually more like 31.0” or less! So, you’re getting a smaller tire that weighs a lot. In fact, Wildpeak in stock size is SMALLER than your stock Bridgestone!
Oh, and because they are aggressively tread, they make noise on the highway where you will spend most of your time. And if you are OK with the noise, then might as well get an all-terrain LT tire.
Since your off-roading is light...Michelin Defender will do just fine. OR if you want a tad more toughness without weight penalty, then Goodyear Adventure AT Kevlar is pretty good.
|
In 265 70 17 the Widlpeak is 31.65 with most Ps at 31.7 and some as low as 31.4. The LTs in my size are usually 31.6-31.9". The Wildpeak is also a super wide 265 at 8.9" tread vs 8.3" for the stock tire you reference.
The LTC KO2 is the same weight as a P metric Wildpeak. Neither has a 3-ply sidewall, the KO2 has an extra polyester tread ply. It will be marginally stronger in certain desert scenarios and also last a little longer. It is also inferior on road and requires fiddling with psi offroad. You have an AWD and a V8 not to mention a much superior stock suspension so your situation is very different.
Also, it is very hard to waste 142/tire when the tire has the longest and most positive thread on this forum and when several of us have driven all sorts of terrain--and for lots of miles.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gecko
I do wish the P-rated Wildpeaks were a little lighter. They're only 1lb lighter than a C-rated BFG KO2, which seems like a lot for a P-rated, 4-ply tire.
My driving habits are similar to you, OP, and one of the things I want to get away from with the KO2 is weight... it makes the truck noticeably sluggish off the line. I like the Wildpeaks in theory, but the Nitto Terra Grappler G2s are actually 6lbs less per tire than the Wildpeaks, which is part of what's keeping them on my list.
|
The reason the Wildpeaks are heavy is that they use wide steel belts and regular steel rather than high-strength steel. The latter is not used to make the tires stronger but rather lighter. So strength is a wash.
Those who want a high-tech tire, may want to consider the Destination AT2 which is very promising and only 37lb in 265 70 17. Like the Wildpeak and the Revo 3 and the Destination XT, they use wide steel belts but unlike Falken, Bridgestone uses high-tech steel making their tires lighter and pricier.
3-ply sidewall tires are a different conversation. You get strength but also weight and LTE stiffness (except for MTs in 255 75 which are available in C load).
I am not yet sure what I will do next year, TBD. The P Wildpeak, the coming Toyo AT III, the coming MAxxis Razr AT, and the Destination XT will be scrutinized endlessly on my end. For the Wildpeak, I want to see how it handles the Sonoran desert in Winter 2. I might trade some performance for longevity. Or not. TBD! I might even return to having two sets.
