At the risk of starting a tire war, I'm going to ask...
We have a 2013 Silverado 2500HD that came with Mickey Thompson ATZ 35x12.50r20's. I love the tire size, but they get poor mileage, are a very rough ride, and it's almost time to replace them. I drive the truck back and too to work every day (highway/city), we tow a 13k 5th wheel three-four weeks out of the year, go to the hunting club a couple of weeks out of the year, and live in the south (where snow is a once every 5 year occurrence, if that). I've tried to do my research online, but am more confused than ever, even as to whether I need M/S, A/T, M/T for the very little time I'm actually off road (even then, it's not very far off road). I've seen rave review and pans for Michelin Defender LTX, Nittos, Toyos, Generals and Coopers. At this point, we'd really like something that gives us a bit smoother ride (when towing and when not), with better mileage being a perk but not a requirement. I guess its too much to ask if there are any clear winners and losers in this category (even if several of each, don't mind doing my homework, but it's daunting!)
Thanks,
Chuck
We have a 2013 Silverado 2500HD that came with Mickey Thompson ATZ 35x12.50r20's. I love the tire size, but they get poor mileage, are a very rough ride, and it's almost time to replace them. I drive the truck back and too to work every day (highway/city), we tow a 13k 5th wheel three-four weeks out of the year, go to the hunting club a couple of weeks out of the year, and live in the south (where snow is a once every 5 year occurrence, if that). I've tried to do my research online, but am more confused than ever, even as to whether I need M/S, A/T, M/T for the very little time I'm actually off road (even then, it's not very far off road). I've seen rave review and pans for Michelin Defender LTX, Nittos, Toyos, Generals and Coopers. At this point, we'd really like something that gives us a bit smoother ride (when towing and when not), with better mileage being a perk but not a requirement. I guess its too much to ask if there are any clear winners and losers in this category (even if several of each, don't mind doing my homework, but it's daunting!)
Thanks,
Chuck
