I'm looking for a tire recommendation. I currently have some Destinys.

I spend most of the time on the road, but need something capable of yearly on road snow driving and occasional wet grass.

I ran BFG All Terrains and mud terrains on my '94 pick-up but those are too much for the life I lead now.

 

I can`t help but I have been using the same tire dealer for longer then I care to think about .

I have been using his house brand tires for years most often $40.00 to $50.00 cheaper then big name tires

The size of the tires come into play I have been told the 15" tire is on the way out.

Then no one seems to want anything but all season tires

 

Just search some online reviews. It's one of those things people are almost tired of talking about

You don't have them where you are, but I just go to Les Schwab and get what tires work for me from them, usually an all terrain with good road performance. If you look at online reviews, you'll figure out pretty quick which tires to avoid. Most tires are good.

BFGs are pretty heavy, but bulletproof. Michelin and Dean and Hankook and probably a dozen other companies make good all terrains that lean more towards road use. I use Les Schwab "Back Country" and they're perfect for what I do. No mud, but plenty of desert and mountain roads, snowy winters, and a LOT of highway.

 

We have them on ours (00 SR5 Runner ) in 265/75/16 (I think that is right - one size over stock ).

55K rated life, good in the rain, and seem to do well in the grass and light mud.

No difference in handling from the street tires I had before that I can tell.

A little hum as they have aged but not bad, and 2 years ago I got all 4 at Discount for around 700 out the door with a 70 dollar rebate that came in later to even further lower the price.

That was then, though.

Good Luck !

Britt

 

I am currently running Khumo Road Venture AT51s and I am pleased enough with them to buy them again & again. Check out the online reviews and most importantly the prices and decide for yourself. Of course, pay attention to the date of manufacture of every tire you buy.

 

Do you really play into the manufacture date scam ??

 

Answer: yes

 

I know on motorhome and RV forums, it means everything. You're supposed to change out RV tires or any tires that see really heavy weight every five years, regardless of wear. So if a tire is 6 years old when you buy it...

It seems to mostly be an issue with tires that will see heavy weight, nearing their load range. Side wall blowouts on a motorhome at 70mph aren't fun...

But having never personally tested old and new tires or done a comprehensive study on blowouts, rubber deterioration and age, I can only say what I've read.