Tire Advice: Midwest mostly paved

[Got2xlr8]

Currently equipped Michelin LTX M&S2. not looking to change size. looking for the best of all worlds (probably find bigfoot first)

I've been looking at 4 classes of tires from Tirerack.com,

Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus - $172.30​

Highway All-Season

Michelin LTX M/S2 - $203.99​

Firestone Destination LE 2 - $155.30​

On-/Off-Road All-Terrain

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - $235.15​

Firestone Destination A/T - $174.30​

Michelin LTX A/T 2 - $189.68​

On-/Off-Road Commercial Traction

Wrangler DuraTrac - $194.30​

Driving habits:

• Small town, usually sub 30mph.
• Travel to large city, 30-45 Min @ 65+mph
• 90% Paved, 10% Gravel/B-Road,
• Snow possible from November to April; quantities range from trace to 8 or so inches in a single fall.
• Not alot of miles per year, usually have to oil change on calendar rather than odometer.
• Still have XREAS, functioning well expect to keep for 2-3 years.

Any input or suggestions? I like the general handling qualities of the current LTX M&S2 and the road noise is very reasonable. I would like an A/T with a little better snow/ice traction at a minimal cost to ride/noise.

 

[wadle5]

Hey Neighbor

So since dealing with the exact same climate and somewhat similar driving habits. I would say one you over looked was the basic BF A/T.
Not as aggressive as the KO2, but very capable. Have had mine for about 40k miles and they are just now starting to not have as much grip as they used to. I have been researching general grabbers now. From the sounds of it I see that being a good starting point as you seem to have the extremes of a highway tire. . to a very aggressive offroad tire. The duratracs are good and that price doesn't seem half bad as another great option. But I would definitely look into Generals or the standard BF A/Ts. Unless you are doing some extreme offroading and rock crawling the KO2 are extreme.

I live in Des Moines, but we have farmland and go hunting so I have done gravel travel, fields, river crossings, and have gone through Moab, Tetons, and Canyonlands on this same set. Just rotate every so often and the BFs have performed great and lasted quite a while no matter what I have thrown at them.

My 2 cents
Also another place to look http://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/207529-fyi-toyota-tire-sale.html


EDIT: and to answer your last question..no tire drone or very noisy on my current set.

Where are you in Iowa?

 

[radlynx]

I'm using Fuzion SUV, 265/65/R17 at $114. Nothing beats that. I've used it on both my car and I'm happy with it. You don't need to spend on very expensive tire. I've actually used it for a long drive to Florida and never had a problem.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...r=2005&autoModel=4Runner 4wd SR5&autoModClar=

 

[bpowa]

I'm using Fuzion SUV, 265/65/R17 at $114. Nothing beats that. I've used it on both my car and I'm happy with it. You don't need to spend on very expensive tire. I've actually used it for a long drive to Florida and never had a problem.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...r=2005&autoModel=4Runner 4wd SR5&autoModClar=

FYI.. not a lot of people know this. But Fuzions are made by bridgestone and they own firestone.. Its a house tire. They are a great tire and value.

 

[ghs215]

Highly recommend staying with the Michelin LTX M/S2.

 

[Got2xlr8]

I would say one you over looked was the basic BF A/T.

By this do refer to:
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO or BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A?

Where are you in Iowa?

East of Cedar Rapids

not sure if you've seen the ratings on TR this is how I have been judging the tires:

I originally started out interested in the Goodyear Wrangler Adventure with Kevlar, was best in class last year and has slid a bit.

 

[wadle5]

I guess I don't know in reviewing their website I belive they may be most similar to the rugged terrain!

 

[Sporin]

If you are looking for something more aggressive than the Michelins (a great tire) but want to save a bit of money vs. the BFG's I highly recommend the Genera Grabber at2. i love these tires both on paved and dirt roads, was well as in the snow and wintery mix.