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We don't hate anyone here. Its all good.

 

Thanks guess I’m being defensive about defenders LOL

 

I had a 2010 DC that I put Toyo Open Country M/T's on at about 1000 miles. Once I wore those out, I switched to Toyo Open Country A/T3's. I had those on until I traded it in at about 127,000 miles. I honestly don't remember exactly how many miles I got out of the mud tires, but it was around 50,000. I would have gone with those again, but I had switched jobs not long before it was time for new tires, and I was traveling pavement miles a lot more compared to my old job, so I decided to switch to an all terrain.

I definitely got a lot more miles out of the all terrain, but if I had to do it again I'd go with the mudders. The main reason is the way the A/T3's handled in the rain. No issues with standing water, they shed that off great, but they didn't hook up as well going around corners. I'd take the same corners as I had before at the same speed, and found that the rear end wanted to start walking out when it rained. I do have a bit of a lead foot, and when keeping to the speed limit everything was fine, but when driving the way I used to with the mud tires I noticed the traction control going off from time to time on the corners. I know the OP is concerned about how they handle in the rain, in my opinion not great and I'm used to driving in it a lot as I live in the PNW. If you're looking for an all terrain tire, I would recommend staying away from the A/T3's, if you decided to go with a mud tire though I would highly recommend the Toyo's. They do great in the rain, and provide a lot of life for mud tires. At least the set I had did. I bought a 2020 DC a while back that I'm finally going to put some tires on, and I'm going with the Toyo M/T's.

Anyway, that's my two cents, good luck on picking a good tire that works for you.

 

Hankook Dynapro AT2.

 

On Sale brand

 

Good dialog, thank you all.

 

had these on a tacoma and then in 275-70/18 on my 14 tundra. thought they were great. The down side is they are heavy compared to other 33" tires and I thought previously like they were a good value, but seems like they have increased in price a bit. very heavy like 63# each. It just depends on what is important to you.

 

If you're not off roading find a set of fresh take off Michelins for $500. Take the $500 you saved and buy something else for the truck.

 

I'm on my second set of Hercules Terra Trac A/T2's , They are highly over looked tire imo , most people see the brand and instantly think they're junk . Honestly zero complaints driving in all conditions up here in Alberta Canada . I went with 10 ply 275/65/18 for towing my trailer and couldn't be happier with towing stability , tread life , snow , rain and dry performance . not noisy on the highway either . they are a great bang for the buck !

 

Ahahahahahaha...Ambien?

 

I have a set sitting in the garage ready to be installed. I need to compare them to the Michelin LTX I have as well for weight.

 

Well OP it really depends on what conditions you are going to be driving in. The Michelin Defender LTX is superior to any AT tire I used on road, in the rain, on ice and a dusting of snow to about 7 inches ish of snow. However the Defenders have never not gotten me home in a blizzard and I have never gotten stuck on any light trail I ve done. If you are ‘“really” off roading, don’t buy a HT tire. In the past I have used Ko’s, KO2’s, Nitto Terra Grapplers, Duratracs, and now the Michelin AT2. Great tires all in different ways but there are many sacrifices that come with each on the road. I love the look of AT tires but for my usage HT tires will win all day everyday...

 

No I’ve never tried ambien.

 

Just picked up a screw in one my stock 275/65/18 Michelin LTX...close to sidewall, shop says can't be repaired...trying to decide whether to replace the one tire or switch the whole lot...

I read these were wimpy/ prone to flat on gravel which I drive a lot of. Probably got unlucky with this screw but now its come to a head- replace the stock one for $260 or make a move...still resale value on these with just 1100 miles

I'm thinking of staying stock size to save weight, but what is the best move?- 10 ply, D, E...I do some light towing and am off-road regularly as a farmer/hunter...but also need for reasonable on-road driving. Any advice?