Help me pick new tires for tow vehicle

[atx111]

My boat tower/daily driver is a 2011 F150 4x4 that currently has 40000 miles on the OEM Goodyear Wrangler SRA tires. Not necessarily my favorite tires I've owned, but so far they've given me no trouble. I can maybe make it to 50000 on the tread life. I think I have it narrowed down to 2 options. I can get the Cooper Discoverer AT3 mounted for right under 900 plus a rebate being offered. Or, I can get take off Goodyear SRAs for 700. That's out the door for both. I like the look of the Coopers, but am questioning if I really need an all terrain tire when 99.9% of my driving is done on the highway. So, just looking for some feedback on which direction to go.

 

[alldodge]

Re: Help me pick new tires for tow vehicle

Sounds like you don't need AT, stick with highway tires for less rolling resistance. Mine came with Michelin M/S2 and got almost 100K out of the first set. Would have gotten 100K but ripped the sidewall out of one.

 

[dingbat]

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I've always put Michelin on my trucks. Currently running Michelin Latitudes Touring. LTX if you want a little better life

 

[atx111]

Re: Help me pick new tires for tow vehicle

Yeah, I looked at the MS/2s as well. Little pricey, but if they live up to treadlife claims, guess they might be worth it.

 

[JoshKeller84]

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i've never had a set of goodyears that gave good traction on wet roads.

 

[agallant80]

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Yeah, I looked at the MS/2s as well. Little pricey, but if they live up to treadlife claims, guess they might be worth it.

Great tire. They are stupid good in terms of tread life.

 

[atx111]

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I've never had a problem with wet traction with the SRAs, even driving though some torrential rain pulling the boat. Never felt like the tires were going to let go on me. I put way too much thought into buying tires anymore.

 

[gm280]

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I have to say I'm also partial to Michelin tires as well. That IS what came on my both vehicles (one truck and the other an SUV) and that is what I stayed with. Can't complain one bite...

 

[SilverSS07]

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Honestly Michelin seems to be the way to go. I had 2 fairly new SRA's on my truck a few years when one started separating driving down the interstate. I was low on $ at the time and found 2 Michelin LTX's used for $50 at a local used tire store. Ride better, balanced with less weight, less noise, better traction, and they haven't seem to have worn at all since I got them. If I could swing it I would definitely go with those. On my other truck I have Firestone Destination A/T's and have been happy with them so far. Silent going down the road- no noise at all. Do quite well off road for an a/t IMO. Mileage took a hit though.

 

[Thalasso]

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i've never had a set of goodyears that gave good traction on wet roads.

That is the same complaint i see from other people about the Michlens. I have Michlens and no problems but i don't drive like i am 16. I can tell you i am not impressed with the performance in the snow.

 

[matt167]

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All I buy is Cooper anymore ( friend is a dealer ), and the Discover AT/3's are nice. had them on my last truck, but I do a lot on dirt and gravel back roads

 

[dannys2004glastron175mx]

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Michelin LTX 10 ply on my Diesel F350 Super duty . I get 120000 KM out of a set of them,

 

[lncoop]

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I put some Goodrich Rugged Terrains on my Expedition several years ago and have really enjoyed them. They've served me well in terrain or conditions requiring four wheel drive and a more aggressive tread but also ride very well on the highway. The admiral has commented several times on how smooth they are on the road. Also pretty reasonably priced as I recall.