10 ply. Tire Recommendations

[Rvrats2]

I went with Goodyear UltraTerrain after not really caring for the last set of Cooper AT3’s I had.
We don’t drive the truck a whole lot, but been super happy so far in a little snow, plenty of gravel and highway.

275/70/18 on an ‘11 Tundra in the high Colorado Rockies.

 

[Wyo4Life]

I run Cooper ST MAXX on my F350 and they have been. Very good tire. Tread design sits between a traditional A/T and M/T tire.

 

[rubberlegs]

I’m getting the impression that all 10 ply tires work great! So many different different tires mentioned. I wonder if manufacturers compete such that they are pretty similar. Only exception mentioned is the old KO tires, now replaced by KO2.

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

I’m getting the impression that all 10 ply tires work great! So many different different tires mentioned. I wonder if manufacturers compete such that they are pretty similar. Only exception mentioned is the old KO tires, now replaced by KO2.

As in so many things, not all work great in all situations. Ex: I offered that the KO2s might work great for the lighter Nissan; a great all around tire. But they didn’t last over 25k miles on my 1/2-ton Dodge. I really liked the driving characteristics of the Toyo AT2s on my heavier Chevy 2500HD (9200# GVW) but boy, they sure were loud around 40k miles. I think if you hang onto a vehicle long enough you find something that works and everything else is a serving suggestion. Don’t get me started on brands of oil or gasoline.

 

[BBZ]

As in so many things, not all work great in all situations. Ex: I offered that the KO2s might work great for the lighter Nissan; a great all around tire. But they didn’t last over 25k miles on my 1/2-ton Dodge. I really liked the driving characteristics of the Toyo AT2s on my heavier Chevy 2500HD (9200# GVW) but boy, they sure were loud around 40k miles. I think if you hang onto a vehicle long enough you find something that works and everything else is a serving suggestion. Don’t get me started on brands of oil or gasoline.

Spot on.. I also don't think there is any tire for our needs that is going to last more than 40k.. I haven't seen it yet..

 

[CPT Davenport]

285/70/17 Toyo AT3s here on my 1/2 ton Chevy. 33k miles and they still have about 50% of their tread left. These tires have been great off road in a variety of conditions, and still remain very quiet on the highway. I will be swapping them out for another set in the next smaller size in preparation for my new Hawk. They work great and wear evenly, best tires I have tried. I have gone through several sets of BFG ATs as well as MTs. They are good performers, but lack the longevity and quietness in comparison to the Toyos.

 

[BBZ]

285/70/17 Toyo AT3s here on my 1/2 ton Chevy. 33k miles and they still have about 50% of their tread left. These tires have been great off road in a variety of conditions, and still remain very quiet on the highway. I will be swapping them out for another set in the next smaller size in preparation for my new Hawk. They work great and wear evenly, best tires I have tried. I have gone through several sets of BFG ATs as well as MTs. They are good performers, but lack the longevity and quietness in comparison to the Toyos.

Nice.. might try those next!

 

[BBZ]

Here is a great comparison of BFG vs Toyo.. super helpful, both great, but depending on your conditions one might be better than the other...
toyo-open-country-at3-vs-bfgoodrich-ko2

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Interesting comparison BBZ. I liked the KO2s except for the longevity issue and really liked the AT2s except for the premature road noise. Agree on the 40k mile expectation if using offroad for any amount of time. It should be noted that the stated 65k mile warranty for the Toyos referenced in the article is for p-metric sizes only; LTs get 50k.

 

[ski3pin]

On a previous truck, pre-camper era, the Toyo Open Country gave me excellent performance. I was very pleased with that tire.

 

[rubberlegs]

Here is a great comparison of BFG vs Toyo.. super helpful, both great, but depending on your conditions one might be better than the other...
toyo-open-country-at3-vs-bfgoodrich-ko2

That was an interesting article. I have to quibble that it doesn’t seem like the author tried the tires, but just compared theoretical differences.

 

[craig333]

I have my tire prejudices but I really should retry some brands. I didn't have good luck with certain tires but that was before I did a bunch of work on the steering. Maybe they'd work now?

 

[CPT Davenport]

I have my tire prejudices but I really should retry some brands. I didn't have good luck with certain tires but that was before I did a bunch of work on the steering. Maybe they'd work now?

Proper alignment, tire pressure and routine rotations goes a long way with any tire.

 

[buckland]

Coopers AT3 is still my favorite and to be sure. Having alignment done with the camper on is essential. I learned the hard way that tire wear and subsequent noise was my fault in not doing so.

 

[buckland]

A caveat to the above post. As they wear (I'm on my 3rd set) they get harder/louder ...not crazy loud but noticeable on a highway...a slight rumble. I Have learned to align the truck after new tires and rotate mostly on time. I am now open to other brands that might be as good/better. I live in snow country and Coopers have done well. Can't stand noised though so looking around.

 

[ROBLAM01]

Les Shwab we travel mostly in there sphere and have not as yet had a problem with there 285x17 10 ply all-weather tires have driven on shear ice, snow, mud, cobble slate and they go a bit on the loud side but they grip the road just mho

 

[Wyo4Life]

In my post on this thread back in 2022 I said I was running Cooper ST MAAX and I liked them but it is now time to replace them. Anyone yet try the new BFG KO3’s?
I drive a 2017 F350 and will be picking up my new FWC Hawk in early September. I don’t feel I need an aggressive a tire as my Coopers but do want a good all terrain tire.

 

[wandererlust]

My brother is using BFG KO3s on his 2015 F150. I drove that few times, and grip feels good to me.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Les Shwab we travel mostly in there sphere and have not as yet had a problem with there 285x17 10 ply all-weather tires have driven on shear ice, snow, mud, cobble slate and they go a bit on the loud side but they grip the road just mho

Depending on which Schwab tires you purchase, there is a good chance, per our local Schwab dealership, you’re actually running Cooper Discoverer AT3s. I replaced the Hankooks on my Ranger with their Back Country A/T 2s and like them much better than the Hankooks.

 

[craig333]

I need new tires before the rainy season. I'm down to the BFG AT3 and the Wildpeak AT4. Price and weight are nearly the same in the size I'm looking at. Really close call.