There are so many options - I have looked at tires and it even made me more confused. I know I want a 265/75R16 with an All terrain tread - I want a 40K - 50K mile warrenty. Each tire also has about 4 different load ratings you can buy. So exactly what do you get - I am only off road for recreation hunting fishing etc- sometimes pull a small alumin fishing boat and the occasional snowmobile trailer - Any ideas?

Silver Bullet

 

Picking a tire is a matter of weighing compromises. You said you wanted a "40K - 50K" miles of tread life and an All Terrain type tire. Lucky for you with a 265/75R16 you have a lot of options. Also consider the following other issues.

1. Price.
2. Street performance, quit ride, not to stiff.
3. Street performance in bad weather, how does it do in rain, snow/ice.
4. Off road performance, how does it do in mud, sand or rocks.

Normally for an 1/2 ton truck like an F-150 a "C" load rating (6 ply side wall), is more than enough. A "D" rating (8 ply) or an "E" rating (10 ply) are to stiff and mainly for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks like F-250's and F-350's. Also the more aggressive the tread pattern the better off road but not as good on pavement. Here is what I recommend from lowest to highest price. Any of these would meet the criteria you outlined, you would be happy with any of these. But remember, more expensive is not necessarily better.

Cooper AT - (http://www.coopertire.com)
Dunlop Rover RVXT - (http://www.dunloptire.com/)
Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO - (http://www.bridgestonetire.com)
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO - (http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com)

 

Dunlop Radial Rovers have been on my truck since it was new and I wouldn't own anything else. They have given me 50K plus miles, handeling all conditions from Anchorage Alaska to Sarasota Florida and everything in between. Quiet on the highway and they have never failed me at any time under any condition

 

I would go with the Dueler AT Revo's. I've had them for about a year now and they are AWESOME!! I have nothing but good things to say about them.
Just my $.02
Thanks,
Jon

 

i'm in the same boat, need to buy a new set by next fall. I was dead set on the Revo's untill I talked to one of my buddies. He plows snow commercially with an F-350 and said he wasn't too impressed with the Revo's winter traction.

Anyone have any input/comments on the Revo's concerning snow/ice ?

 

When its tire time for me I'll probably go with the Revo's or BFG ATs. The ATs are sure a nice tire. I had them on my wrangler and they were great. Good traction in all conditions to me, quiet ride, and they are just a great looking tire. One of my favorite.

 

I had the Revos and now the BFG. Wish I had gotten the Revos again, but the prices have gone up a lot on them since they came out. Good reputation will do that.

One to consider is the Yokohama Gelolander A/T +II. That was the other one I considered when I bought my Revos. Basically, similar performance, but it will last about 80% as long as Revos. Probably costs a bit less.

 

Take a look at the Toyo Open Country A/T's. After I put a set on my SuperCrew, I'll never go back to BFG A/T's.

 

I have the Cooper Discoverer A/T's. They are the best in my eyes. They work great in snow and rain with minimal road noise on dry pavment. Im on my second set after getting over 80k on the first set. I can't say enough about them so I'll stop now.

 

After reading all the threads, searching internet, and calling around I decided to go with the Cooper Discoverer either AT or ST (I'm still deciding) I have also decided I'm going to step up another size and goto a 285/75R16. My only other decision is what is everyone run for load. Some have said go with a P 4ply tire for cost other have said a tire that big on a 7" rim should be a 6ply LT tire. Any thoughts on this one?

 

You could also try the Pro Comp AT. This is a good tire with a 50K warranty, offered in many sizes, and 4 wheel parts wholsalers has it for buy 3 get one free.

 

Another tire to think about is the mickey thompson baja radial mtx. I have them on my truck in the 265/70-17. had em for over 50,000 miles excellent in all weather conditions.they do get a little noisy when they start wearing down good........

 

Either the P series tire or the LT series tire will carry the loads your truck is designed for in that size. In that sense, it doesn't matter.

What I would consider is the type of ride I want. I went from a P series tire to an LT series Load Range C in 245/75/16 (kept em narrow but taller than stock 235/70/16). The change in ride quality was very noticable, and in my case was for the better. Ride is most definitely firmer and stiffer with the LT tires. In mycase, that is exactly what I wanted.

If you want a car like ride, then the P series is for you.

Also consider the LT tire will be heavier and cause a larger penalty on fuel mileage and brake wear as a result, though you will likely never notice the brake wear.

FWIW, I run the Dueler REVO and they are the best tire I have owned, bar none (including the BFG AT).

 

Dueler AT Revo's

 

I really wanted the Revo's. After the dealer told me they were out, they showed me the Nitto "Grapplers" (black walls) and I decided to go with them. They have an aggressive tread, however not too loud. I was also looking at 265 tires, but the Nitto's they had were 285 series. I've had them for just over a year, and haven't had any problems... I tow a 17" ski boat, and really haven't noticed any considerable difference... IMHO