Tire Ideas: Aggressive but not too aggressive

This isn't right, Rocky Mtns are just discount tire exclusive and are the same as Wildpeaks. There are two different models of each which are slightly different, at1 vs at2. But otherwise they both are offered in heavier and lighter tires.

 

Same here. Truck came w Uniroyal Liberator A/T.
Never heard of them before.
Good on the highway.
Good for the sort of milder offroading, fire trails, gamelands, we do.

I run studs on all 4 (Winterforces)in the winter.
Keep chains with me just in case.
I agree overkill most of the time.
But if we get hammered, I can still travel.
I can hit the back roads while the interstate is a parking lot.

 

A lot of bad advice in this thread. OP drives 1000 miles a week and people are suggesting Duratracs and BFG TA KO etc that are 45lbs+ per tire. There are plenty of good AT tires that are less aggressive and weigh close to or under 40lbs.

Try Hankook Dynapro ATM 39lbs, or the Toyo Open county 41lbs, Goodyear wrangler with Kevlar 41lbs. Still good looking aggressive tires with 50k+ mile warranties and won't hurt you fuel economy.

 

At least choosing a tire will not be a longtime commitment for you, since it appears you will be wearing them out within a year. So if you choose poorly, you only have to live with it for a short time.

 

from what I've heard experienced, Rocky Mtns hold up a little better in comparison to their smaller, lighter brethren.

but I can't say enough bad things about Wildpeaks as a tire in general except price. I'd recommend for on road use only.

 

I agree, but initially the OP did not mention he travels so many miles. Also the OP wants a semi-agressive tire/tread.

Knowing all the facts now.... I recommend the OP get two sets of tires and rims.

- One set for on road high mileage use. Something for 80k life and good MPG. Thin light tires.

- One set for fun. Beefy tough off-road cappable. Any of the many suggested thus far.

 

I don't think that makes sense for him. He doesn't live where they have severe winters and need snow tires. He just wants a tire that performs well and looks nice. Plenty of AT tires to choose from, he just needs to decide how much he wants to compromise on ride quality and fuel economy.

 

http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/destination/destination-at#vehicleSelector

P265/75R16 31.7" 42lbs 50000mi/80000km

Firestone Destination A/T

I currently use 265/70-16 (40lbs) and have had them for a little under 45k miles (got them at 77,772 and now have 122,631) and still tread left. I drive mainly on paved road with very little gravel/dirt.

Tirerack has them currently for $139 per tire.

 

I was set in Michelins but so far have been very impressed with my Goodyear Adventure all terrains.

Looks heck of a lot better than the LTX MS/2s.

 

Goodyear Adventure All Terrains get my vote:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/wheels-tires/336596-goodyear-all-terrain-adventure-review.html

 

Here's the Geolander AT-S 265/65/17 on Fuel Octane 17x8.5
I think its a great inbetween tire