Looking for AT unicorn, any help appreciated

Looking for thoughts/opinions.

The Duratrac's on my 2020 just rolled 50K miles and looking pretty rough (orig tires). Plenty of tread left, but age and what appears to be dry rot have me looking for new tires.

We put primarily highway miles on this truck Once a year we go 14 hours each way up north to visit family, and our ranch is 4 hours each way. We make that trip multiple times per month. Problem is, our ranch is undeveloped currently, and is a mix of sharp rocks, prickly pear cactus, broken tree branches/stumps (from oak wilt / dozer work), thistles, and sticky mud (when it's wet).

So you can see what I'm looking for; a quiet, preferably lighter / less rolling resistance tire for those hours on the highway, but one that's tough enough to hold up and perform well on the ranch. We don't run far or aggressive on the property, but I want to be able to get in and out without worry about getting back to the house. There is a possibility my towing duties could increase as we attempt to build out - 5.5 foot bed just doesn't cut it sometimes, especially when I'm giving up 1 foot of that for the Retrax bed cover.

So far I've come up with the following (in no particular order). All in stock size.

Goodyear Ultraterrain
Bridgestone Dueler Ascent
Nokian Outpost nat
Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme

Cooper has a new Discoverer ATP II, but what I see says it won't be out until October. I don't trust my current tires to make it that long. Perhaps their Discoverer Road + Trail might be an option?

I guess I could go back to the Duratrac, it performed well and has been quiet on highway, but I'm unnerved by how ragged they appear for their age/mileage/use.

Thanks for any thoughts/opinions, or smart ass remarks.

 

I put some Dynapros on my old F250 when the BFG's shreadded on the highway.

We had similar property to you in Texas when I lived there. They handled it fine.

I would also say that Michelin Defender M/S would be a good grab also. It is a highway tire but between 4WD and Auto-LSD, you should be fine.

Another option hat I have been liking on my Father in laws F350 are the YOKO GO15. Nice combo between highway and AT tire.

 

I am guessing the Duratrac's are OEM rubbers?
If yes, those are likely sub-standard vs the regular Duratrac, which will be no surprise, and am surprised you made it past 50K miles.
Also, given you are in Texas, heat does not treat rubber too well.

Most bigger name brand AT should be fine.
I have Falken Wildpeak AT4W, E load, it is a little heavier, but the truck is already heavy so why not....lol

https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/falken-wildpeak-a-t4w/p/152145

 

Correct, the Duratracs on it are OEM (TSS package) that were on it when I bought it in March 2020. I think the date on the tire is mid 2019 if I recall, so OEM tire + age + sitting outside in Texas heat/sun is taking it's toll.

 

The M/s is a great option. They can be had in either standard load or E if you want heavier.
I currently run the LTX A/T2 in load range E. I like the standard load version better.
Either of these would serve you very well.

 

Yea, if the manufacturing date is mid 2019 your tire is 6 years, and parked outside under Texas sun/heat is just not a good combo.
But, your head is in the right space, time to get a new pair of shoes, just don't go bigger, or you will risk rubbing and then lift, then UCA/LCA, then more and more....it's a golden rabbit hole.....lol