New Set Of Shoes

Hello TW!

Looking at options for my next pair of shoes for my truck for next winter. Live in an area that see's a lot of rain, occasional snow in the mountains and many dirt/gravel roads. I am living on a bit of a budget so cost is a factor. Looking at 285/70/17s. I tow a boat in the summer, sometimes haul heavy stuff like dirt/debris and mostly stick to pavement.

I have had Cooper AT3's the last 3 pairs and feeling like trying something new. But I have grown accustomed to these and the price of them have not changed much, $167 through discount tire.

So please, send recommendations and vote. I am curious as to everyone's input.

 

St maxx in that size was my choice. Surprisingly well mannered and *quiet* with decent wet and ice traction. Excellent in deep snow mud and the few rocks I've played on.

 

Nice. Aggressive tread for sure. I've seen those wheels on a 4runner the other day.

 

The wildpeaks are pretty awesome! They've handled everything I've thrown at them like a champ! Plus they look awesome!

 

It snows in Humboldt Co.??

I'm happy with my Nitto's but not an option.

 

Added to the poll.

It snows inland towards Trinity County.

 

My KO2S are E rated and have about 16000 on them. I have never been able to get them to balance well enough to keep the steering wheel from shaking . I'm not spending any more money trying to balance them. I'm probably going back C rated with Falken.

 

That's a nice looking truck, fellow Granite Stater.

 

Interesting. I can't see myself needing E rated tires since I don't do constant heavy hauling or driving over sharp rocks. I never knew there was so much to learn about tires.

 

There's really nothing wrong with going E rated and I never really needed anything more than a C tire. I went with the KO2s because I liked the agressive look. They actually ride very good and are fairly quiet on the road. There is alot to like about them and I didn't mean to imply that they're not a good choice. If I could get them to balance I wouldn't even consider not using them. I just thought I would try something different and would go back with C rated just to help the mpgs. There's really not many tire choices that come with C rating for 16 inch wheels that have the agressive look that I want.

 

I have C rated K02's in a 255/75/17. Only put 900 miles on them thus far but am happy. I was on the fence between Duratracs and the KO2's when making my selection. Ended up with the KO2's due to them being C rated over the SL Duratracs in the same size.