Recommendations on best "do it all" tire?
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Six_Actual
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As long as you're looking at the BFG T/A KO2's perhaps look at the General Grabber A/Tx ...but as others said, for what you're doing you really don't need to change your tires. Good luck in your search!
shadow247
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Perfect off-highway tire = LTX? What? | Expedition Portal - This guy has conquered many crazy trails on the Michelin Defenders LTX. I've got them on my 2001 Limited, but have yet to have the opportunity to go on the trail with it. My LC100 had the LTX's on it, and they were amazing on-road. The testimonials from Expedition Portal say it is one of the best you can get. It's hard to beat a 60k mile tread warranty and having the tire outlast that!
Bluesky 07
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I had the Defender LTX for 5 years & 65K miles and went all kinds of off-the-pavement places on them. I highly recommend them but decided to go with another Michelin product this time around, the LTX A/T2. Love them so far on the road and the trail.
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ElectroBoy
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I had the Defender LTX for 5 years & 65K miles and went all kinds of off-the-pavement places on them. I highly recommend them but decided to go with another Michelin product this time around, the LTX A/T2. Love them so far on the road and the trail.
I agree. I’ve been running Michelins for over 20 years, six sets of LTX and M/S versions (not the latest Defenders), and now I’m using the AT2s. 20,000 miles on them so far, and they’re great on road and off. I don’t do anything severe or rock crawling though, cannot vouch for sidewall strength.
Shiftless Joe
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Currently have a little over 40,000 miles on Cooper LT rated AT3's on the '05 Sport 4x4, still great in the snow and rain.
Much to my surprise, the Yokohama Geolander's that came on my used '07 Sport when I bought it have been the best all-around tires I have ever owned.
BFG's have been riding on their rep for a long time, would not be my first choice again.
Much to my surprise, the Yokohama Geolander's that came on my used '07 Sport when I bought it have been the best all-around tires I have ever owned.
BFG's have been riding on their rep for a long time, would not be my first choice again.
Drifter2080
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The Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac has been the best truck tire for me in Ontario, quiet on the highway, great in snow, good in rain and dry!
GupsT4R
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ID say for mild snow to generally wet conditions out in BC and 90% pavement driving Michelin Defender LTX
miller507
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Nobody showing love for the Hankook Dynapros I see:shrug:
My unbiased opinion... it's a well all around tire, good road manners in wet and dry conditions, quiet until they are worn out, then again I have a catback so my noise standards might be different than others.
I had the ATs and switched to MTs with no regrets, my T4R is a daily/weekend warrior so It's nice to have a set of tires that can handle both, my current set has around 30-40km and show little wear.
My unbiased opinion... it's a well all around tire, good road manners in wet and dry conditions, quiet until they are worn out, then again I have a catback so my noise standards might be different than others.
I had the ATs and switched to MTs with no regrets, my T4R is a daily/weekend warrior so It's nice to have a set of tires that can handle both, my current set has around 30-40km and show little wear.
LittleHorn81
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I'm looking to replace my stock tires and I think I've narrowed it down to the Falken Wildpeak AT3 and the LT Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 in stock size. I knocked the KO2s out because of snow/wet concerns and the Toyo AT3s are more expensive than the two finalists. Cooper AT3s are in third place.
Any pros and cons of either to help sway my decision? Also, what load/rating do you recommend?
I live in Colorado and spend the summer on the 4x4 roads to hiking trails and the winter on I-70. Everything is stock and I likely won't make any major upgrades/mods anytime soon ($$).
Any pros and cons of either to help sway my decision? Also, what load/rating do you recommend?
I live in Colorado and spend the summer on the 4x4 roads to hiking trails and the winter on I-70. Everything is stock and I likely won't make any major upgrades/mods anytime soon ($$).
[MENTION=241581]LittleHorn81[/MENTION]
The yokos will probably perform the best for I-70 winter conditions out of all of those. I'm in SLC so similar types of conditions as you, but still wanted a functional winter tire as I'm not to the point where I want to do a dedicated snow tire. I went with Wildpeak AT3Ws, but in the C load 275. Only limited testing so far, but compared to my buddies in 265 P, his definitely have a little better performance in the winter/wet based on the silica. I really wanted C load as I've had puncture/durability problems with my last set of tires that were a P rating.
The yokos will probably perform the best for I-70 winter conditions out of all of those. I'm in SLC so similar types of conditions as you, but still wanted a functional winter tire as I'm not to the point where I want to do a dedicated snow tire. I went with Wildpeak AT3Ws, but in the C load 275. Only limited testing so far, but compared to my buddies in 265 P, his definitely have a little better performance in the winter/wet based on the silica. I really wanted C load as I've had puncture/durability problems with my last set of tires that were a P rating.
isabellamor
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You may want to read this article if you are in search of an off-road tire. BFG T/A KO2 is my favorite, I find it versatile as it can handle any road and weather conditions. I use the customer support button on shops like 4wheelonline to find out which set is suitable for my car.
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Hello everyone,
I was on BF Goodrich’s website and was surprised to see that they don’t recommend the K02 for my stock 21 venture even though it is available in my size. Seems that many here use and endorse the k02, but maybe they have mod’ed their vehicles, mine is stock. Any ideas why they don’t recommend it? Thanks in advance.
I was on BF Goodrich’s website and was surprised to see that they don’t recommend the K02 for my stock 21 venture even though it is available in my size. Seems that many here use and endorse the k02, but maybe they have mod’ed their vehicles, mine is stock. Any ideas why they don’t recommend it? Thanks in advance.
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oljedi11950
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Cooper P rated
IMO if you're not wheeling it in heavy stuff no need for an Lt tire more weight ! The Cooper At3ms tire so far for my needs is a perfect blend of city & off road use , mostly service dirt roads or barely maintained not to much rock crawling so find the tire that fits your current needs is most important in my view !:lightsaber:
IMO if you're not wheeling it in heavy stuff no need for an Lt tire more weight ! The Cooper At3ms tire so far for my needs is a perfect blend of city & off road use , mostly service dirt roads or barely maintained not to much rock crawling so find the tire that fits your current needs is most important in my view !:lightsaber:
KarrotJuice
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My guess is because it's an LT and not a P metric.
By the way I'm on my second set of KO2s. Stock size, stock vehicle.
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Hi KarrotJuice, thanks, that's what I was looking for. What year is yours?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
I believe it is because, in stock size load C, the KO2 has a lower load rating than the OEM P Metric.
KarrotJuice
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2018 sr5p.
