Replacing Dunlops - Need recommendations

[Mantis]

I have a 2006 TR4 V6 Sport that I bought new. It came with Dunlop AT20 Grandtrek P265/65/R17 11OS M & S tires. They currently have 55,000 miles on them and need replacing. These tires can not hold air. I've been driving for 32 years and prior to my T4R I have maybe had to have tires patched 3 times in all of those years. These Dunlops have had slow leaks fixed at least 10 times.

I live in Western NY where we are known to get a couple of snowflakes every year so I need something good in the snow. My driving is mostly highway driving with the exception of hunting season where I have to drive up a fairly steep dirt road to get to my friend's cabin. I can't afford two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a decent all season tire. Any suggestions?

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I have a 2006 TR4 V6 Sport that I bought new. It came with Dunlop AT20 Grandtrek P265/65/R17 11OS M & S tires. They currently have 55,000 miles on them and need replacing. These tires can not hold air. I've been driving for 32 years and prior to my T4R I have maybe had to have tires patched 3 times in all of those years. These Dunlops have had slow leaks fixed at least 10 times.

I live in Western NY where we are known to get a couple of snowflakes every year so I need something good in the snow. My driving is mostly highway driving with the exception of hunting season where I have to drive up a fairly steep dirt road to get to my friend's cabin. I can't afford two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a decent all season tire. Any suggestions?

Search a bit and you'll find a lot about the Revo's. There's a new Revo2 now that looks intriguing. There's the Goodyear Silent Armour and the triple tread Fortera that might be good for you. If Nokians are availible in your area people seem to like the Vatiiva. On the cheaper side check out the Yokohama ATS. The new Kumho KL61 is interesting and cheap too. They are running closeout deals on the Michelin Cross-terrain's too. My CT's have been great. Most in snow country say they work pretty well... Look at the LTX AT2 also...

Consider the 265/70/17 size. It'll fit fine, the speedo error is almost nil and because it's a more popular size they tend to be cheaper than 265/65's.

So you have lots of options...

:cheers:

 

[danny4runner]

I have a 2006 TR4 V6 Sport that I bought new. It came with Dunlop AT20 Grandtrek P265/65/R17 11OS M & S tires. They currently have 55,000 miles on them and need replacing. These tires can not hold air. I've been driving for 32 years and prior to my T4R I have maybe had to have tires patched 3 times in all of those years. These Dunlops have had slow leaks fixed at least 10 times.

I live in Western NY where we are known to get a couple of snowflakes every year so I need something good in the snow. My driving is mostly highway driving with the exception of hunting season where I have to drive up a fairly steep dirt road to get to my friend's cabin. I can't afford two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a decent all season tire. Any suggestions?

I love my GoodYear Duratrac A/T!! Check them out, I got mine for $205. Not loud on the road, great off road, Snow rated and look good! can put #16 snow studs in them if you need to... I don't think I will need to even in the Colorado snow. This tread is mean and deep!

 

[rook]

I'd look for an all season that is severe weather rated.

-Kumho SAT KL 71 : new to market, looks like the most on-road friendly

-GY Wrangler Silent Armor - good traction on all surfaces, good feedback, owners report slightly worse fuel economy

- General Grabber AT2 - all terrain. I know people who have been very happy with the traction in wet, dry or snow as well as the treadwear of these tires. Budget friendly.

 

[Mantis]

That helps me narrow things down. Thanks for the replies.

 

[JB.]

...tires need replacing...I live in Western NY where we are known to get a couple of snowflakes every year so I need something good in the snow. My driving is mostly highway driving with the exception of hunting season where I have to drive up a fairly steep dirt road to get to my friend's cabin. I can't afford two sets of tires, so I'm looking for a decent all season tire. Any suggestions?

Unless you want to emphasize snow performance (at the expense of overall usefulness, and dry performance) make sure and get a P-rated tire (it would be somewhat hard not to). In the case of the size already mentioned there would be a P in front of it (Passenger) - P265/70/17 - instead of an LT for Light Truck. LTs have their limited uses -I have them myself - but the usage you described (like the vast majority of usage) definitely warrants a P-rated tire. Revos would be a great choice. The P-rated version is a little heavier duty than most P-rated tires.