Tire Recommendation: Western NC

[Jivewalker]

Well, after much mental debate, I've gone ahead and ordered a set of the Toyo Open Country AT3 in P-Metric from Discount Tire. They should suffice for the kinds of driving I do and will encounter locally, as well as on road trips away from home.

Will be getting them installed mid-week.

Thanks to all for taking the time to give their suggestions, any of which would have been excellent as well, I'm sure.

I think sticking with P Metric is a wise choice!

 

[blue$]

What's the consensus, if there is one, on purchasing the Discount Tire Certificates for tire replacement in the event of road damage etc? (It's 16% of the tire cost per tire, and covers three years.)

I didn't opt for it during the checkout process and figured I'd see what those of you with more experience with such had to say on the matter.

Thanks...

 

[blue$]

Scheduled to have the tires installed tomorrow.

When Discount Tire called me today to confirm the appointment, I asked if they could offer me a deal on the Certificates...and they knocked it down from $159 and change including tax for the four tires...down to $63.

So...yeah. I can live with that.

Tomorrow, it's goodbye Dunlops.

 

[blue$]

These tires seem fantastic so far. No shimmy, shake or road noise up to just over 65 on the way home from Discount Tire. Feels very planted, despite the light rain.

Great on the twisty country road along the river, and the winding (paved) road up the mountain and on to home which is on very narrow, winding gravel roads.

And the tires did not hold but a piece or two of gravel that I noticed.

If this is what I can expect, I am in love.

That's all I got.

Thanks, guys.