Need help deciding tires!

Loved the BFG Rugged Terrains. Great in the rain, a lot of grip in the snow and fairly quiet on the dry road.

If I was in the market for an A/T I would consider them again.

 

After multiple sets on multiple vehicles, I have nothing good to say about the BFG AT.

While my winter/snow traction is limited to just a couple of trips to Tahoe, I am thoroughly impressed with the Goodyear Wrangler Authority.

 

I'm looking for tires to replace the stock Rugged Trails on my 2011. The RTs are quiet but awful for traction in any kind of snow, especially highway slush, and they hydroplane easily in moderate rain or runoff. Unfortunately those are common conditions here in the PNW, especially if you ski.

I ran about 100k miles in Jeep Cherokees on two sets of BF Goodrich All Terrain radials, the darling of off-road tires for daily drivers. I was happy with those tires (same road conditions). I think it has a lot to do with what rig they're on.

Anyway the BFG ATs are 20-year-old technology and tire science has come a long way. I'm looking at (a) Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac or (b) Cooper Discoverer S/T Maxx. I appreciate all the info in this thread.

The stock tires have less than 40k on them. I might switch tires in spring and fall, which here is June and September. However, if the new tires don't exhibit much road noise then they might become my year-round tires.

 

Another tire to look at are dick cepek mud country. They are actually really quiet and provide amazing traction in.mud and snow. Otherwise my choice between the duratrac and discoverer is the duratrac.

 

I vote for the GY Duratracs. I have had them on my 2006 Tacoma for the last 17,000 miles. They have been great in our variable Wisconsin weather, which of course includes lots of snow. One reason I got them was that I do a lot of driving in farm fields to get to my hunting spots, and I found that the mud I encountered were gumming up my Firestone Destination A/T's. The Duratraks handle the mud quite well, and self clean easily. They are also "snowflake" rated so they are tested and proven snow tire. I got mine in LT265/75R16, a 32" tire, and I love the way they look on my truck with my mild Eibach Coil Spring lift. I will buy these again once this set wears out.

 

What kind of mileage is everyone getting with the GY Duratracs? Also what's this biggest size u can go with no rubbing on stock rims no lift? Truck is a stock 12 tacoma TRD 4x4.....

 

I have 5000 on mine and no real noticeable wear and as far as size u can run a 265 75 16 without rubbin

 

Do you get a lot of road noise? I do a lot of freeway driving and like OP, I am also debating between the Duratracs and AT. From what I have been reading though, AT is not the best choice with wet conditions. That sounds like a deal breaker to me.

 

Yes, you will have road noise with both types of tires over the oem tires. The duratracs will have twice the noise of bfg AT's.
If you go to discount tire tell them you are buying the Goodyear authority tires at Walmart for less than duratracs. They will lower the price that is in their computer. I paid 850 for my set at discount tire.
Lt265/75/16C

 

Get the Dura Tracs. Much better than the BFG AT. I have had both and Dura tracs hands down..

 

AT will wear horribly too unless your alignment is absolutely perfect.

 

Probably my next set of tires when my Oems wear down. I've heard alot of good reviews on them.

 

Duratracs for sure. Great winter performance in the severe Northeast and I have put them through the test. Awesome in the rain due to great siping. I have had them in the mud in New Hampshire trails and they handle rock and mud well. Only issue for some is a bit of road noise, but I like the hum. I have the LT tire and yes my MPGs suffered just slightly but worth it. Also paid $850 from Discount Tire. Best all around tire for climates that see rain, sleet, ice, mud. and cooler temps, due to there softer rubber compoud.

 

I love my toyos at2. I got the p rated 265/75. Waiting for snow with them. I lost 1-1.3 mpg on them over the dunflops. but Likely make that up in the size difference. I also switched from steel to alloy so technically my new set up is 4 lbs lighter. looked at the cooper at3 if you're looking for a more highway dedicated tire.

 

I'm liking the look of the General Grabber AT2... $100 less (per tire) than BFG AT's, & they take studs !

* pics taken from Google

 

I have 265/70/17 Grabber's and love them.

Great traction offroad in the wet and snow and decent performance on road. They are also a great price, i highly recommend them.

 

Since you have a TRD Sport, I'm assuming you also have the stock 17" rims. If so, the largest size you can go without rubbing is 265/70/17.

 

As a matter of fact... I liked them so much I brought some home with me.

They're getting studded, then installed, tomorrow.

 

What size are you running on your TRD?