Tire Recommendations for US road trip

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pudzley

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I'm taking a ~10,000 mile road trip of the US in my 2004 T4R this fall and want to throw on a new set of tires. This is my first SUV so I don't know much about the various tire options... I just know I hate this set of Bridgestone Duelers.

On this trip, the vast majority of the driving will obviously be highway and asphalt roads in general, but I may do some very light off roading out West. My truck is on stock suspension and at the very most will have Bilstein 5100's put in. Otherwise, the truck is just used for commuting mostly.

What type of tire would you guys recommend? Thanks!
 
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When I bought my 07 last March, I needed tires as I was leaving in a week for a 4K mile road trip. The Yokahama's G015's I wanted were back ordered. So I went with stock Dunlop AT20's as they were available.

Turned out to be a ok/good choice. They are good in snow, ok on ice, quiet on the hiway, and good on fire roads , and the dirt softpack that I ran into last summer. Return decent mileage as well.

You're going to get a lot of different answers on this. Like a oil thread :director:
 
I high recommend Hankook Dynapro ATm. Good price, great wear, great on ice and snow (just came to work on them through 35 miles of solid iced road, averaged 45 mph, only broke traction when trying), they're good in rain, mud and capable off road, but also pretty quiet down the road. They're great on this truck, and the only tires I'll probably use for my type of driving from here on out.
 
I really like the Toyo Open Country AT2’s I got. Great all around. I have about 9k miles on them so far and there’s hardly any wear. Could be a consideration.


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Your best bet is to try tirerack.com and read the reviews of people who own the tires that interest you most. You don't need to buy from them, but it is probably one of the best resources out there. I'm running Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, but they work best for me because of the variety of weather and road conditions we get here in my part of Canada. They might not be best for what you need, though. That's why a site like Tire Rack comes in handy.
 
any tire that has good highway rating will do, do not go for A/T or M/T tires since they are horrible with gas mileage.
I have KO2s, i drive from NYC to DC every so often, my gas mileage sucks (about 16mpg highway).
I drove out to Denver from NYC last year in my cousins 4runner (06, mine is a 07). He had regular tires, we averaged out 20-21mpg. on a short trip that doesnt add up to much, but on a long road trip, that makes a difference.
 
I love the Duelers. Just put a set on my runner and have them on my GMC 2500HD Crew cab. Great in the wet and snow, and not loud.
Have had 3 other sets. I usually get 50,000+ miles on them.
 
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pudzley said:
I'm taking a ~10,000 mile road trip of the US in my 2004 T4R this fall and want to throw on a new set of tires. This is my first SUV so I don't know much about the various tire options... I just know I hate this set of Bridgestone Duelers.

On this trip, the vast majority of the driving will obviously be highway and asphalt roads in general, but I may do some very light off roading out West. My truck is on stock suspension and at the very most will have Bilstein 5100's put in. Otherwise, the truck is just used for commuting mostly.

What type of tire would you guys recommend? Thanks!
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I'm also in the market for a new set and don't have a recommendation for you at present, been thinking about Michelins which I have had on all of my other vehicles but in the past years and the last 2 sets I bought they seem to have premature issues with dry rotting/sun/cracking/UV damage so I don't know if I want to go with them again but I still have a few months before I decide which way to go.

Maybe if you tell us what you don't like about the Duelers it will help with recommendations for what you're looking for?
 
Michelin LTX M+S

Quiet on highway and decent in M+S and good amount of sipes for Ice

Plus they last a long time

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Type of tire is more important than brand. For your application, mostly pavement and light dirt, you do not need an AT tire, and you do not need an LT rated tire. I would suggest sticking with the recommended tire size and rating that's on the door sticker, which is, I believe, a P265/65/17, from a good quality manufacturer. Then air them up to the specified pressure (32 psi), and you will get a good ride with good fuel mileage.

You can read the reviews as suggested on brands with respect to wet traction, durability, road noise, etc.
 
Bridgestone makes a whole lot of Duelers and you need to be a lot more specific about which ones you have and do not like now?

The OEM model are almost universally hated but the Revo which I have had on several trucks are great as an example.

Notice too that your question has really just gotten every type of tire in reply that it could.
 
I'm going to say BF goodrich ko2's all day long and twice on Sunday. Especially if I don't want my tires going flat while I am on a road trip. I really can't imagine going on a road trip somewhere and not wanting to take a side dirt road or explore a beach or something fun. I have had such poor luck with wimpy road tires going flat at random times that I simply do not buy them anymore. The cost difference and mpg hit is completely irrelevant if my truck gets stuck trying to make it up an icy hill or out of the smallest off road trail.
 
Michelin Defender is perfect for you. Probably the quietest tire while still being suitable for gravel roads. Just stay out of the mud ; Great tire
 
harojs said:
Michelin LTX M+S

Quiet on highway and decent in M+S and good amount of sipes for Ice

Plus they last a long time

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Agreed. I have 100k on mine right now and dont plan on new tires for another 10k probably.
 
EZDog said:
Bridgestone makes a whole lot of Duelers and you need to be a lot more specific about which ones you have and do not like now?

The OEM model are almost universally hated but the Revo which I have had on several trucks are great as an example.

Notice too that your question has really just gotten every type of tire in reply that it could.
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That is what I have and love. A/T Revo 2 I believe.
 

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