New tires for truck

zach · 08-18-2011, 04:02 PM

My 2004 tundra needs new tires. I'd like to get something decent after hating the awful Firestones it came with. It mostly sees highway use but deep snow capability is also important. Any of the resident truck guys have any thoughts?

Thanks!

Nick M3 · 08-18-2011, 06:53 PM

I'm pretty ambivalent about my Bridgestone Revo2s. (Load Range E variety.) They have excellent traction, but they are lousy for towing - I'm forced to run them at 80psi (max load recommended pressure) in order to have a reasonably stable feel. The stock crap tires had low traction, but were great towing even at 50psi.

bren · 08-18-2011, 08:32 PM

I'm running Hankook Dynapro ATM (load E) on the Dodge. They are a HUGE improvement of the downright scary Bridgestone Long Trail tires that it came with. I didn't drive it in the snow, but they are really good in the rain. No complaints.

The Jeep currently has the Michelin LTX AT2. They had absolutely no problem in the rediculous blizzard a couple winters ago - the Jeep plowed through snow drifts up to the hood and never once struggled for traction. They are not as good in the dry as the Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo that I had before, but they work well enough and I have no real complaints.

Edit: Just wanted to add that I had several sets of the Revos and they each only lasted ~30k miles.

3LOU5 · 08-18-2011, 10:05 PM

I run these:

For what they are, they're pretty quiet on the highway. Snow traction is good; I haven't gotten stuck yet, but then again, the use of 4WD could certainly be the cause of that.

They are rated to 80,000 miles (iirc). And it certainly looks like I'm on my way there judging from the wear patterns (or lack thereof).

lip277 · 08-19-2011, 02:34 AM

I've run over the last 20 years Michelin LTX's and love them.
I have had them in both the LT and P varieties.

Solid, quiet, good traction and tread life.

I see they have a 'winter' version available...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=LTX+Winter
No first hand experience, but... I do like the 'regular' flavor.
Limeted sizes though.

Just my thoughts...

zach · 08-19-2011, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the info, guys. I'm pretty torn about what tires to get due to the fact that I use the truck for 500 mile round trips a few times a month. However, those trips are going to end in a year, and I definitely want a tire with some great snow traction.

If I were to go with something like Nick suggested, would my highway ride or gas mileage be noticeably worse than with my current Firestone all season truck tires?

Thanks again!

bren · 08-19-2011, 09:30 PM

Well, I have no experience with Firestone all season truck tires, but I'd be willing to bet that the Revo would not degrade the ride - it's a really good tire IMO. And wtf it's a truck anyways right.

Just be warned that they don't last very long.

Nick M3 · 08-19-2011, 11:29 PM

The Revos ride great - quite possibly why they don't tow so well.

rumatt · 08-19-2011, 11:41 PM

Just buy a new truck?

lupinsea · 08-22-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3LOU5

I run these:

For what they are, they're pretty quiet on the highway. Snow traction is good; I haven't gotten stuck yet, but then again, the use of 4WD could certainly be the cause of that.

They are rated to 80,000 miles (iirc). And it certainly looks like I'm on my way there judging from the wear patterns (or lack thereof).

X2

The BFG All-terrains are a good solid all-around truck tire and they have a good life to them. Might be more of an aggressive tread pattern than you need, though there isn't much of a downside that I know of.

If I had a less off-road oriented need these are what I'd be running regardless of Jeep, Truck, SUV or anything.

08-18-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	New tires for truck My 2004 tundra needs new tires. I'd like to get something decent after hating the awful Firestones it came with. It mostly sees highway use but deep snow capability is also important. Any of the resident truck guys have any thoughts? Thanks!

08-18-2011, 06:53 PM	#2
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	I'm pretty ambivalent about my Bridgestone Revo2s. (Load Range E variety.) They have excellent traction, but they are lousy for towing - I'm forced to run them at 80psi (max load recommended pressure) in order to have a reasonably stable feel. The stock crap tires had low traction, but were great towing even at 50psi. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

08-18-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
3LOU5 Slacker Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,722	I run these: For what they are, they're pretty quiet on the highway. Snow traction is good; I haven't gotten stuck yet, but then again, the use of 4WD could certainly be the cause of that. They are rated to 80,000 miles (iirc). And it certainly looks like I'm on my way there judging from the wear patterns (or lack thereof). __________________ 2016 Toyota Sienna SE - hers 2002 BMW 325i - his 1994 Chevrolet Silverado K1500 Sportside Z71 - whoevers vehicle is in the shop 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Vivid Black) - his 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - hers 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883 Low (Pearl White) - hers (SOLD 02/29/20) 2011 Tao Tao 50 - whoevers bike is in the shop 2007 Reinell 186 FNS - the dog's 1995 Fleetwood Flair 27R - EVERYBODY'S !

08-19-2011, 02:34 AM	#5
lip277 The old cranky SOB.... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: several cars... way too many.... Location: Near Seattle Posts: 4,798	I've run over the last 20 years Michelin LTX's and love them. I have had them in both the LT and P varieties. Solid, quiet, good traction and tread life. I see they have a 'winter' version available... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....del=LTX+Winter No first hand experience, but... I do like the 'regular' flavor. Limeted sizes though. Just my thoughts... __________________ *Kevin* 1970 2800CS - - 2001 740iL - - 2006 997.1 - - 2012 Escalade 1968 Mustang GT Convertible - - 2003 Ford F250 PSD - - 1985 728i

08-19-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	The Revos ride great - quite possibly why they don't tow so well. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

08-18-2011, 08:32 PM	#3
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I'm running Hankook Dynapro ATM (load E) on the Dodge. They are a HUGE improvement of the downright scary Bridgestone Long Trail tires that it came with. I didn't drive it in the snow, but they are really good in the rain. No complaints. The Jeep currently has the Michelin LTX AT2. They had absolutely no problem in the rediculous blizzard a couple winters ago - the Jeep plowed through snow drifts up to the hood and never once struggled for traction. They are not as good in the dry as the Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo that I had before, but they work well enough and I have no real complaints. Edit: Just wanted to add that I had several sets of the Revos and they each only lasted ~30k miles.

08-19-2011, 04:24 PM	#6
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	Thanks for the info, guys. I'm pretty torn about what tires to get due to the fact that I use the truck for 500 mile round trips a few times a month. However, those trips are going to end in a year, and I definitely want a tire with some great snow traction. If I were to go with something like Nick suggested, would my highway ride or gas mileage be noticeably worse than with my current Firestone all season truck tires? Thanks again!

08-19-2011, 09:30 PM	#7
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	Well, I have no experience with Firestone all season truck tires, but I'd be willing to bet that the Revo would not degrade the ride - it's a really good tire IMO. And wtf it's a truck anyways right. Just be warned that they don't last very long.

08-19-2011, 11:41 PM	#9
rumatt Mugwump Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: E46 330i, Chevy Colorado, Tesla Model 3 Location: NY Posts: 17,475	Just buy a new truck?

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