[pluckyew]

I need another set of tires to replace A/T LT285/70R17. Do M/T tires really give better traction? By the way, I've installed a limited slip diff' in the rear axle when the stock diff' gave out last year.

 

[dubyam]

Unless you're in a situation where you are in deep or thick mud, you're better off with AT tires, from an all around standpoint. I've driven through a lot of junk with various AT tires, ranging from the original Goodyear Wrangler Radials to Kelly Safaris to BFG TA/KOs, Long Trails, and Rugged Trails. I've been stuck when I got in over my head, but I've done the same with Super Swamps and other MT tireads, too. I went up a steep mountain two-rut with nearly bald Rugged Trails (OEM on my Pro4X) in nearly a foot of sbow with little more than a bit of tire spin, but no stopping or getting stuck. For a hard core off road rig in muddy areas, sure, MTs are great. But for regular driving with some offroad, stick with the AT.

 

[robstrevor]

I agree. I've been a some crappy situations and traction with all terrain tires has never been a problem. I recently bought Gdyear Duratracs and they are great. Quiet on the road, great tread wear, great traction, and they look cool. Sure mud terrains look awesome and grip great but for the money I love the ATs.

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[TurboDA6]

Recent AT tires look really nice and aggressive like MT's.

I just bought a set of BFG KO2 tires, they look tough, very aggressive sidewall. I also shopped the Toyo AT2 tires, they are an excellent MT alternative also.

My KO2s replaced the Toyo MTs that I really liked. The KO2s look just as good as the Toyo MTs

 

[dreep]

Agree with the discussion - AT with more sipes will generally work better in a broad range of situations - other than deep mud. But, I've been watching the local Discount Tire to see when they get in the new hybrid Nitto Ridge Grappler Ridge Grappler Light Truck Tire. Currently only have 17" in stock.

Generally, hybrids, even all-season radials, are compromises. Ok at everything, but really good at no single thing. In this case, I'm encouraged, based on the preliminary reviews, for example: Nitto Ridge Grappler Tire Review: Off-Road.com .

 

[pluckyew]

I've used B F Goodrich A/T tires for the past two sets, but now I am considering Yokohama A/T to save over $100 per tire, but are Yokohama as reliable?

 

[dreep]

I put a set of Yoko A/T's on a '99 Dodge Durango I had about 10 years ago. Sold the truck well before the tires were worn. I liked the ruggedness (and purchase price) but I didn't like the wet traction nearly as well as BFGs I've used. Just my experience, FWIW.

 

[LT_TITAN78]

I vote M/T's. I love my toyos...they last forever and have good traction in all conditions. They aren't very loud for an M/T either (I like the noise anyway though so I def don't mind em). Sweet tires, I highly recommend. You def get what you pay for. Plus they look nice and aggressive!:gunz: