Need Tire Recommendations

Looking for some help here

The Dynapro ATM's on my truck are at the point where I don't feel comfortable driving with them in snow/ice (6/32nd's, unknown miles - bought the truck CPO). I'll keep it short, these are my requirements:

- Good on the highway - the ATM's seem to bounce a lot and aren't stable on bumps at anything above 65mph. Not looking to do 90mph, but I need good highway characteristics.

- Good in the snow. This is huge. I lost my other truck to winter conditions and a utility pole earlier this year.

- Good wear.

- Good off-road capabilities - this would be preferred, but I'm mostly on the street with my truck.

So far, I'm leaning towards Goodyear Duratrac's. They seem to have the best balance of everything I need.

Thoughts?

 

duratracs. I had at/ms before as well. Duratracs are much better tires.

 

KO2's, there is reason why so many people have them, they are the best.
Duratracs are decent, but wear fast and chunk easily.
Toyo AT2's are another good option, they're lighter and cheaper. (But not that great in winter weather)
Cooper AT3's are cheap, wear well, do decently well offroad.
To be honest, KO2's are my meat of choice. Ran them on my Jeep and will put a set on my Tacoma once my current set subsides.

 

I’m very happy with my duratracs. 25k miles on them and about half warn or so. They do well in any weather, they keep their balance, and they wear evenly. I will be buying another set when I’m ready for tires.

 

I've got nothing but good things to say about my KO2s, I'd also check out the TOYO AT2 or the Coopers or Yokohama Geolander G015.
Found some snow this weekend around 4500 ft. Sun Peaks, B.C.
If your worried about snow and ice nothing beats a true winter tire.

 

I love the Duratracs in snow, and mine are wearing really well. I'll be going to Cooper ST Maxx next though, only because the Duratracs don't come in a 255/85/16 and that's what I want to go up to.

 

The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is definitely a solid a choice for your needs. Another model you may want to look into is the Falken WildPeak A/T3W.

 

You're requirements are nicely defined.

Michelin Defender is worth a look. Doesn't quite have the 'look' that a lot of the cool kids are after, but it does get raves from folks who use their vehicles as you describe.

 

I forgot about the WildPeak's. I will look into those more. Thanks!

I'm still considering the Defenders. I'm not so much concerned about losing the aggressive look of the tire if it means better road/highway characteristics.

 

Duratrac's are the way to go...but I wouldn't consider them a highway tire. You'll probably want to look into something less aggressive like what's mentioned above (Defenders, Falkens).

Winterforce tires are beasts in the snow, also not much of a highway tire, but IMO would be more fitting than the Duratrac for that use.

 

Owned several sets of KO2's over the years and never had a problem. Will be buying a set for my current Tacoma once the Cepeks wear out.

 

I recently went from duratracs to Wildpeak AT3W and I am very happy. The wildpeaks are quieter on the highway, feel lighter, still have an aggressive look, are extreme weather rated, and were a better price. I haven’t had a chance to try them in the snow yet, but am looking forward to it this coming winter in Michigan.

 

I feel the tread pattern of the Falken and the Duratrac are very similar (besides the lug depth)

 

Here are the two on my taco.
Duratracs:


Wildpeaks:

 

In my short (<30 minute) research, these seem to be very promising. Not to mention, the price is killer.

 

Duratracs are arguably one of the better snow tires in the A/T world. Not the best off-road from a puncture resistance and sidewall standard.

I dig my Cooper ST MAXX which are a fairly aggressive A/T Hybrid that also did very well in the Montana winters for me last year. I wouldn't say they wear amazingly though. But they have taken a beating from rocks (and show the scars) and have stayed solid. They are E-rated tires so you won't get bounce - but they're heavy.

If you don't need an aggressive off-road tire and want something that's good in winter and still highway ready I'd suggest maybe looking into the Michelin A/T 2's. Michelin tires wear very, very well and handle great.

 

Michelin Defender (formerly M/S 2's) are amazing highway tires. I had those on my truck before I went off-road crazy.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/michelin-ltx-m-s-2-initial-thoughts-now-ltx-defender.371951/

 

I have the cooper discovery htp's and they've been great for the past 50k miles. im seriously looking at the defenders too though. just gotta find a good deal on them somewhere. I do mostly highway driving and if im "offroad" its not for long and mostly down forest service roads and their offshoots. ive been extremely happy with all the coopers that ive had.

 

I ended up going with the Wildpeak AT3's in the factory 265/65 size. I'm excited to see the ride difference compared to my unknown mileage Dynapro's.

Thanks for the help, everyone!