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AT tires for towing

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Kevin80, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. Nov 1, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Kevin80

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    Hello everyone!!!

    I brought home a new (to me) 2016 SR5 Crewmax a few weeks ago and I’ve found myself here a few times looking for advice so I figured I’d join the community... This is my first Tundra but 4th Toyota truck (2 Tacoma’s and one 1987 whatever they were called) so I’ve been pretty loyal to the brand.

    Anyway, I’m posting today asking for advice on tires... here are the particulars:

    - I drive mostly on highways in upstate NY so I’m looking for a good looking AT tire (~90 miles a work day).
    - I moved to a Tundra because I’m looking to get a travel trailer, (I’ll keep the max weight around 8,000) but I’m looking for an LT tire.
    - MPG and ride comfort aren’t all that important to me, traction in all types of weather and safety when towing are.
    - I’ve had 2 sets of Hankook Dynapro ATM’s on my 2010 Tacoma and I thought they were pretty good all around but that’s a Tacoma and I didn’t tow much with it.

    From research (mostly here) I’m considering the wild peak, duratracs, KO2, or the dynapro’s... Any other suggestions? And what do you run in similar circumstances (mostly highway, all weather, towing, somewhat “aggressive” looking...)

    Thanks for any help provided!!
     
  2. Nov 1, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    I've tried a set of Firestone Destination AT and MT, Durtracs, and Michelin LTX. I just bought my 4th set of KO2s and I think they're the best.
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Welcome neighbor, what part of NY?
     
  4. Nov 1, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    I have had great luck with KO2s. This set is D rated LT 275 60 20 and seem to be a nice compromise between E rated and P rated.

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  5. Nov 1, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    Michelin’s last the longest, best for daily driving.
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    Michelins :yes:

    If you can get beyond the need for the look of an AT, go with the Michelin defenders. Great all around tire for our truck. They don't look aggressive but that is the only downside.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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  8. Nov 2, 2018 at 1:43 AM
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  11. Nov 2, 2018 at 4:22 AM
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    I had KO2s and a TT that was about 5000#. I never had any issues.
     
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    I agree on the michelins, but for me it is the Ltx AT2 in a 275-70-18 load range e.
     
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    The wildpeaks AT3W are absolutely phenomenal in all driving conditions. They have been the best tires I've owned
     
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    I have 275 65 R18’s now... how big can I go if I go with the defenders? Instead of the aggressive look I was initially going for I’m thinking maybe a bigger tire would look good as well.

    Thanks everyone for the input.
     
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    My 2017 SR5 4 door XP came with Nitto TERRA GRAPPLER G2 and I got 65,000+ rough Uber driver miles out of them so I can't complain except the price. Then I got the top of the line Michelin Defender LTX 275 60 /R20 road tire and put 50,000 more rough uber driver miles before buying my dream 27" Keystone TT at 8K LBS. The cost of admission is high, but there's nothing else like a set of 20" Michelins on a Tundra IMHO. The tires didn't last much longer after pulling the RV and my brother said I needed towing tires. Now I can't find towing tires per se, except to go back to AT tires. So, I don't know yet. I need to do the next set on the cheap. Any suggestions for me?
     
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    Only thing I can suggest is get E rated. They handle all truck duties and IMO what a truck should come with.
     
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    Any LT tire (C, D, or E rated) should be good. Stock size will offer the best towing performance.
     
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    The downside for me is the fact that they are not aggressive. I don't care about looks but I do care about performance in mud and on rocky nasty ranch roads.
     
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    Any pictures from the front?
     
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    My nitto ridge grapplers are E rated. The e rated nittos have an 1/8 more tread than the standard rating. They cost a little more than others, but if your thinking of Michelin you might as well get a e rated nitto.
     

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  24. Aug 25, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    I had KO2s on my previous truck, and they worked well in anything that wasn't wet. Rain, or melting snow was pretty sketchy for traction, but snow/ice that wasn't actually wet they did fine. They did not clear mud well at all, but that's kind of expected in an AT vs a true MT.

    Work trucks I drove for nearly a decade always had GY Duratracs, and they performed well in all applications. They are pretty noisy, but if comfort and noise aren't a concern I think they are a great tire. Good longevity as well. Truly, if comfort, noise, and price aren't a concern, I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better AT tire.

    Currently running Wildpeak AT3Ws on my Tundra, and they are quickly becoming a favorite for me. They ride well as far as comfor and noise, handle all weather applications very predictably, and so far they've been a great tire. This might partially be due to the ridiculously good deal I got, so this set has a high value to me. Paying what they go for now, I might be willing to shop around more, but I have no complaints. I haven't run them long enough to comment on longevity, though.

    I have no experience with dynapros.


    Hope some of that helps.
     
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