Best Tire for Towing

[Jeeptj98]

I am looking for some new tires for my Tow Rig. I am currently running Truxus MT 35/12.50/17. I am thinking of moving down to a 33 but not sure if I want to stay with these tires. I have been looking at the Toyo Open County AT. I want a tire that is Load Range E because of what I tow. Any suggestions? Also where is a good place to get the tires?

 

[I Lean]

I have Open Country AT's on my Ford (got 'em used) and they seem to work like tires. No complaints. 285/75/16 if that makes any difference. I don't think they're load range E's though, just D. For what I tow I don't really think it makes any difference though--the heaviest thing I typically tow is a 4runner on a flatbed.

 

[chadschoon]

I have 315 toyos and love them

 

[Corban_White]

I love mine, I have the same size as Carl and they have exceded my expectations by quite a bit. The load handeling is very good, the traction (wet, dry, snow, ice) is fantastic-pretty good ofroad too, and the wear is amazing. I have alomst 40,000 on this set and they are just past half worn out. They are avaliable in load range C, D, E or P and I got mine at LesSchwab-more for the warranty and convience than anything else..

 

[mbryson]

I've got the Toyo MTs and will probably be doing the ATs next. I've got about 40K on the MTs, though. I think I've got at least another 5-10K in them. I'm not sure what kind of miles you get on the ATs.

The MTs did knock a little fuel mileage out. Maybe 1.5-2 mpg.

 

[Bart]

I'm running the BFG AT KOs and really like them. They're not load rated but I've hauled some pretty heavy stuff with no adverse affects. I don't think I'm getting the mileage out of them that everyone else seems to be getting. I think I'll be lucky to get 45,000 out of them.

 

[chadr]

I tow with BFG 315 70 R17 AT's (Hummer Take off's). I tow my 12k lb toy hauler and love them. They are load range D. They have about 40,000 miles on them now and I have another probably 10 to 15k left.

I am going back to them when I get another set. I have never had a set of BFG tires I have not loved.

 

[mbryson]

I think I'm going with Goodyear Silent Armor for the next set.

 

[Cody]

I ran the BFG Rugged trails in a load range E and was pretty happy. Nice and quiet, smooth, and enough tread to get traction in dirt or snow.

I think the bfg at/ko in a load range E would be a better choice if you DD your truck during the winter.

 

[kowe69]

I think I'm going with Goodyear Silent Armor for the next set.

We use the Goodyear Silent Armor tires on all of our light trucks in Salt Lake City Fleet. I love them! They are quiet and durable. They also seem to wear quit well, at least when the drivers are not abusing the hell out of them. If I could afford six of them at once I would put them on my dually.

 

[mbryson]

We use the Goodyear Silent Armor tires on all of our light trucks in Salt Lake City Fleet. I love them! They are quiet and durable. They also seem to wear quit well, at least when the drivers are not abusing the hell out of them. If I could afford six of them at once I would put them on my dually.

Good to hear. I'm going off the STRONG endorsement from my tire guy.

 

[LT.]

I am a little stubborn when it comes to tires so I will have to add my .02. First, I really try and purchase products that are from here in the states. I don't always succede but I do try. I have only run BF Goodrich on my daily drivers since I can remember. I have never had a flat out of 14 different sets on different trucks. I currently run the BFG AT's on my 06 Dodge dually and have about 10,000 miles on them now. Never a problem, never a worry, never needed any more traction, no problems at all, ever. I am running 315-70-17's on the rig currently and I know that they are only load range D tires but I don't think that there are too many people that tow more weight than I do. The heaviest thing that I have hauled would be about 29,040 lbs on my tandem dual Big Tex flat bed trailer. They handled that with no problems, I can't see why I would need load range E tires from any company that is not making based here in the states.

LT.

 

[Jeeptj98]

I went and purchased some new tires. I ended up purchasing the Open Country AT. I went down to the 285/70/17 I used to have the 35/12.50/17 (truxus MT). So it is a little smaller but I sure like how much quieter and smoother the ride seems I can't wait until I tow my trailer again to see how it does then. I also am hoping to see an increase in fuel mileage.

 

[Corban_White]

Good choice! I hope they are as good for you as they have been for me. If so, you will not be disappointed.