Thank you to all those that participated in my tire decision thread. I picked the BFG ATS
It came down to the cooper at3 in 275 70 17 and the BFG in 265 70 17. Both c load 6 ply. The tire dealer was having to order the 275 cooper's and the BFG s were in stock. Less than $30 / tire price difference. Driving on the street at 60 mph there is very little if any discernible noise even with the radio and air off. They feel like street tires. Just what a wanted.