Hello all! I am hoping for some advice from the experts here. I am looking to replace my OEM 20" Pirellis very soon. Although I have never had as many complaints about this tire as I've read on here, after 45K, these tires are turning out to be downright scary so far this winter. I didn't have any big problems last winter, but maybe because they have less tread, they seem to be pretty useless, and can be downright dangerous in the snow and ice here in MN.

My questions: Pros and cons of 305/55 VS 275/60?
I would like to go bigger, and have a 2.5 level installed. I have seen a lot of trucks like my own with 305/55/20, which I believe is a 33" tire, but what about a 275/60/20? I don't need any kind of a MT, but wouldn't mind an AT, as I do some light off roading in the fall for hunting and scouting fields. Primarily, 98% of the time, I am on road, highway mostly. I am open to going to 35's as well.

I would like to get something that is pretty good in the ice and snow, although anything would probably be better than the pirellis. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

I'd go with a set of 305/55-20 (33x12.50) BFG AT KO's, Nitto Terra Grapplers, Toyo AT's, Pro Comp Xtreme AT's, Mickey Thompson ATZ's or **** Cepek FC II's.

 

I just ordered the Cooper Zeon ltz 305/55-20 and getting them mounted tommorrow. I was stuck between those and Nitto TG's but decided with the Cooper after seeing them in person. They are also getting great reviews.

 

if it was me, id go with a 285/65/20 BFG AT awesome tire and looks great on the stock 20's. definitely not cheap, but an excellent tire that won't let you down. fits with no rubbing, so they claim and you'll get a ton of miles on them.

 

I am leaning toward getting the Nitto Terras in the 305/55, but am still thinking about the zeons in a 275/60. I do think that the 305 would look pretty damn good on my stock 20's though. Would it make a big difference as far as traction in the snow going from a stock 275 to a 305? I've always heard that narrower is better in the snow. Thanks again!

 

Agreed...after months of looking and reading, I am going with the BFG 285/65/20's. It's about a 34" tire with an agressive look but also an AT for a smoother ride. With your 2.5 AS you shouldn't have any problems based on what I've read. C'mon Santa Clause and drop those BFG's down the chiminey:santa:

 

you could try a 275/65/20, a 34x11 or so. they would look good with your leveling kit and they came stock on the f250's, so take offs are dirty cheap. like 650 a set new, just a thought. i'm running 12.50 wides and 10 wide rims and slush sucks! but i guess thats the price you pay for looks, so yes narrower is way better in the snow. they are goodyear wrangler rts by the way

 

I'm thinking of going a different route... Bridgestone Blizzaks. I can get them for 175 each for 275/55/20, but am looking into getting some 18" take offs and mounting them on there. The 18" tires are cheaper, and I wouldn't have to monkey around with getting them mounted twice a year.

 

well i just had a talk with a guy from discount and talked me into the cooper ltzs. He did tell me they are a good tire for the snow here in colordo and u are right about the Pirellis being kinda dangerous for ice. Mine have 43000 miles on them and boy i just had to get rid of them quick. But for the cash the coopers are not to bad.

 

What size did you get the coopers in?

 

i got them in 275/60 they guy told me that the 275/55 were only 6bucks different to a bigger tire so i went with the bigger tire

 

Well, I'm going to chime in with the Michelin AT2's. I switched them out before taking delivery, and after beating myself up trying to decide over the BFG AT's, I'm glad I got the Michelins. At over 25k so far since June (I haven't been driving much), they are fantastic. They grab like crazy, are quiet, and are wearing like iron. They don't even look like they've worn at al. I've heard stories of some getting 100,000+ miles out of them, and I'll say that they'll easily take close to it at this rate. The only gipe is they are only available in a blackwall in the 20" size, which is a titch bigger than stock. They look really meaty and aggressive for an AT tire. I went with these because I wanted an LT tire for towing, and they are load range E. I run them at 65psi for towing, and 55 for daily. The ride is firm, but not bouncy. I swerved to miss a deer this fall, and they corner like a sled on rails.

 

Hey Jfm-- any odds you have a pic of the whole truck with the new tires on? Any rubbing? Thanks!!

 

Just got rid of my Pirelli 275/55 r20, and bought Bridgestone Deuler At's in an 275/60 R20. It many not sound like much, but the 60 versus the 55 is a nice difference. I got my set for 800 bucks mounted and road hazzard. I Love the Dueler At Revo, and am probably one of the only guy in this forum running them. I spoke with someone in the know, (My Brother in Law) and he was saying that the Bridgestone is way better than the BFGs. He explained why technology wise, and I think that I have to agree. Anywho take what I have said with a grain of salt. DO the research for yourself. Anytime people tell ya they have the best, it is usually what they bought. Isnt that funny?

 

Well so far very happy with the coopers the 275/60 makes a little difference in height only about an inch and there is no rubbing at all but i do have a 2.5 inch leveling kit. Well i only have to pics up in my photo gallery but ill take some more here in a few.