mike rousseau Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Hello all... So my tires are finally caput... 90,000 km on em... I can't afford BF all terrains again at about $350/tire... So I'm looking for your personal opinions/experiences with truck tires... Make and model would help... I'm leaning towards Goodyear Wranglers... I think I can get them installed for about $1000.... I prefer the look of an all terrain tire... But I'm open to all suggestions... Performance out ways looks now that I'm getting older... Lol I'm looking for all seasons.... These are going on my f150 4x4... I tow 1-3 times a week with this truck... Size 275 65 r18 So... What rubber do you like??? Thanks Mike
fish_finder Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 If you want something very similar to the BF ATs, General Grabber AT2 are excellent. Nearly identical tread pattern to the BFs and priced about the same as the wranglers. I have these tires on my truck and love them. http://www.generaltire.ca/productdetails.php?id=grabberat2
misfish Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I'm leaning towards Goodyear Wranglers... I think I can get them installed for about $1000.... Also look into Cooper tires. Edited December 23, 2013 by Misfish
Raf Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I've been running Firestone Destination A/Ts on my Jeep. Would definately buy again. I've heard good things about the General Grabbers too although I've no personal experience with them. My opinion is the BF ATs are overpriced and overhyped. check tirerack.com for reviews. Edited December 23, 2013 by Raf
Lape0019 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 I had an 04 f150 and when it was time to change tires (same size as yours) my compromise between price and looks were Bridgestone Dueller AT2's from Costco. The reviews were good and they came to about $1200 installed. I had them on for a full winter and up to July when I got rid of the truck and I never had a complaint about them.
fishnsled Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Just replace the tires on the Ford in the summer. With looking to get a new vehicle next year I didn't want to spend a ton either. Ended up going with a crappy tire set as they had pretty good overall reviews on CT site and other off roading forums. I went with these. http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/tires/winter-tires/product/0062127P/motomaster-total-terrain-w-t-for-light-trucks-suvs/1082009/ After having them for a few months (and about 25k on them) I'm pretty happy with them for the price but they are a noisy tire though. I've had the BFG's and Michelin's in the past and they are a better tire but at almost half the price the Motomasters are not too bad of a bang for your buck. Would they be my first choice in a tire, no. But have served me well so far. (BTW - I picked mine up for a buy 3 get one free event) Edited December 23, 2013 by fishnsled
mike rousseau Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Posted December 23, 2013 If you want something very similar to the BF ATs, General Grabber AT2 are excellent. Nearly identical tread pattern to the BFs and priced about the same as the wranglers. I have these tires on my truck and love them. http://www.generaltire.ca/productdetails.php?id=grabberat2 I can get these for $900 all said and done... That's not bad
Lape0019 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 For that size of a tire, that is a p[retty good deal.
ch312 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 I can get these for $900 all said and done... That's not bad T/A KO's @ Tirerack = $920 + $35 shipping +$60-70 for balancing and installation, if you're willing to cross the border.... OR They have the higher rated Firestone destination A/T in your size for $760...
Roy Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 I got the Grabber AT2's last year...great tires for the price.
jedimaster Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Go to buffalo and get tires put on. Cut your bill in half. Just don't hit the casio with the money you saved. Compare prices at tirerack.com to Canadian prices.
mike rousseau Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Posted December 23, 2013 T/A KO's @ Tirerack = $920 + $35 shipping +$60-70 for balancing and installation, if you're willing to cross the border.... OR They have the higher rated Firestone destination A/T in your size for $760... $127-250 for shipping depending on what warehouse I want them from.... Zip code 13662.... According to tire rack quote...
mike rousseau Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Posted December 23, 2013 Go to buffalo and get tires put on. Cut your bill in half. Just don't hit the casio with the money you saved. Compare prices at tirerack.com to Canadian prices. That is USA... 15 minute drive...
superdad Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Mike Do yourself a favour and drive over to the Buffalo area. Check out these guys - they have six stores in the general area http://www.mavistire.com/ProductCart/pc/_shopbyvehicle4.asp I bought my tires in Watertown, saved almost $300.00 (even paying the HST at the border) They are super people and their prices are better than TireRack, because once you get the tires, then there is installation, Mavis will quote for the whole package. David aka Superdad Kingston
Canuck2fan Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 If you drive in snow I would NEVER EVER rely on Wrangler all seasons. I had to sets on different vehicles and they were worse than Canadian Tire cheapies on a Jeep and a full sized Ford Van. I bought new Wranglers for the jeep in October the first snow fall in the Jeep they were summer tires only. Replaced them with Michelin LTX's for the winter and never had a traction issue until I sold the vehicle. Not being the sharpest knife I let my scottish side rule when I was offered a steal of a deal on a set of Wranglers for the Ford E150. After the first snow fall I realized my life was worth more than the cost of a set of Michelin LTX's for it as well.
mike rousseau Posted December 23, 2013 Author Report Posted December 23, 2013 Mike Do yourself a favour and drive over to the Buffalo area. Check out these guys - they have six stores in the general area http://www.mavistire.com/ProductCart/pc/_shopbyvehicle4.asp I bought my tires in Watertown, saved almost $300.00 (even paying the HST at the border) They are super people and their prices are better than TireRack, because once you get the tires, then there is installation, Mavis will quote for the whole package. David aka Superdad Kingston Buffalo is a tad far.... I'm in Cornwall... Lol Im buying I Massena NY
Muskieman Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Mickey Thompson ATZ , I put 200.000K on them , paid 1600.00 for 33x15 , I loved them.. I just replaced them with a 33x12 17" Sailun Teramax.. very impressed so far , 980$ installed and out the door.
Woodsman Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Although not available in your size I just bought these TERRA TRAC R/S in LT245/75R16. 10 ply light truck tires. Gave up on using passenger grade tires on my SUV's. $800 installed, taxes included. http://www.herculestire.ca/tire-gallery/passenger-and-light-truck/suvlight-truck/terra-trac-rs/
i2cool2fool Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 So my tires are finally caput... 90,000 km on em... I can't afford BF all terrains again at about $350/tire... So I'm looking for your personal opinions/experiences with truck tires... Make and model would help... Same here Mike. I got 90K on the original Goodyear Wranglers on my RAM. I priced around a fair bit and finally decided on Canadian Tire Motormaster Total Terrain A/T2. Bought 4 for price of three after discussing with the automotive manager. I am very happy with the purchase.
pikeyminnow Posted December 23, 2013 Report Posted December 23, 2013 Hey Mike check out ad ID 526425057 on kijiji. He is from Harrowsmith just north of Kingston and I just bought a set of 10 ply BFG's off him for a real decent price. He only sells though...doesn't install. My tires were 285-70-17 for a 2500 Ram diesel 950 taxes in. Dave
BillM Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 Mike, head stateside for your tires, you'd be crazy not to. One of the things that are extremely over priced on this side of the border. Toyo Open Country AT is a nice tire.
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Got Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors on my SUV. Good all around tire, good on ice, snow, sand haven't been in bad mud though. They are pretty quiet on the highway too. They are a little on the soft side and tend to wear a little fast on our roads here in Yellowknife but I liked them enough to buy a second set. The highways department is also using them on their work vehicles here. Unless you are doing a lot of heavy hauling or towing stay away from the E rated version as I hear the ride is pretty poor compared to the lighter versions. The Toyo AT's are also highly recommended by my local tire guy. Quite a bit more $$$$ though. Edited December 24, 2013 by DRIFTER_016
Sandbag Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 For what it"s worth.....Discount Tire Direct has prices about the same as Tirerack, but has free shipping to US address. Used them a few times very happy. Cheers Craig
Joeytier Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 If most of your 4x4 usage is at boat ramps and you dont spend much time on rough trails, the Wrangler Duratrac/Territory might be a little too rougj and noisy for what you need. You wont get that kind of treadlife with many A/T's (definitely not the Cooper's or Motomaster's) but I would reccomend the Wild Country XTX (great deal at Caltire) or the Firestone Destination A/T's. I'm gonna put the M/T's on my truck next spring...awesome tires for a good price
GBW Posted December 24, 2013 Report Posted December 24, 2013 Interesting topic for me now that I just got a 2007 Ram 1500 with 20" wheels; I'm keenly watching this thread. The truck has 275/60R20's right now that could use some more winter traction as well as towing use. Sorry to possibly hijack the thread for me too.
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