OT - Truck Tires
Any pickup owners have recommendations for brand/model of truck tires? I have a 2013 F350 SWL. I do mostly road hauling but occasionally see some mud/snow being in Michigan.
I'm not super concerned about budget, but want something high quality that lasts. I'm thinking BF Goodrich All-terrains, but that's based on what my old man has always liked, so just checking if tech has progressed since the early 2000s.
BFG K02's are good, also Falken Wildpeak AT3W
I like Bridgestone Blizzaks for Winter tires
Just ordered KO2s, was leaning that way anyway. Doing the white letters out since my truck has the more classic chrome look.
I'm a younger truck owner but the black-out stuff just looks tacky to ne.
Black side out is preferable if you or a member of your family tends to rub curbs. Years ago my dad came home with raised white letters and my mom quickly turned them into Jackson Pollock inspired whitewalls.
Go with the falkens. The truck guys I trust the most rave about them. Balance well, good preformance, quiet and good longevity.
Falken Wildpeaks FTW.
March 22nd, 2023 at 10:02 AM ^
I agree. I've had Falken tires on my Jeep for the last 5 years and have loved them. Much quieter than the mud tires that were on it when I got the Jeep and have lasted longer. I'm sure it helps that I went with all terrain vs mud, but I've been pleased.
March 22nd, 2023 at 10:36 AM ^
How are Falken car/SUV tires?
I'll need to replace my Subaru's Pirelli tires fairly soon (probably within the next 6000-10,000 miles), and while I'm satisfied with their ride and handling, they've worn much more quickly than the OE Yokohama tires that lasted 70000 miles. It's looking like I'm likely to get not much more than 45000 miles out of the Pirellis.
March 22nd, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^
I think anything is an upgrade over Pirelli.
Too soft for a family car -- they don't hold up long when used in such a manner.
I’ll take “what are Jordan Marshall’s legs for $1000”
I have the Falken AT3W's and can attest to them being a really great tire. I drive an F150 but I also live in South Carolina so can't attest to their ability in snow, but they do pretty good in rain, mud and dry conditions.
I'm on the Falken wagon also.... when I purchased my 2014 F150 Lariat it was sporting a set of Falkens, my first experience with them. Very impressed, great tires, snow included.
They're great Falken tires.
I've had the Falken AT3s for 5 years now, probably put 40,000 miles on them and they still have probably half tread left, great tire.
BFG KO2
Replaced the tires on every truck I've had with them very soon after purchase. Good all around, last pretty well and air down nicely at Silver Lake if you happen to be there
Never heard of a Ford F350 SWL. However, I've had good luck with Michelline or Continental tires.
Continentals are more long lasting and premium than even Michelins according to the recently retired Belle Tire Manager from Troy, MI I know.
It was a typo, meant to say SRW
I got General Grabber ATXs in November and they are just as good as the BFG AT KO2s they replaced for a bit less $. Fantastic in the snow, among other things. I’m delighted with them.
I like the way they look. Nice meaty tread without being too toothy.
Check out TOYO OPEN COUNTRY A/T III
Another vote here for the Toyo's.
IF you can find some that balance well, then the toyos are great. But I've been through about 11 of them in the course of getting ones that could balance (out of two total sets). I switched to the nitto ridge grapplers now. No issues.
I like the Bridgestone Alenza plus tires. 80k mile warranty. (at least they claim)
Have had a couple sets and been satisfied.
Bridgestone Alenza plus are great all season tires that last long if you're on pavement most of the time. If you want a more aggressive tire that will grip better for winter and for some off roading, then I'd say go with the Bridgestone Dueler Revo line.. One of the best set of rubbers you can get and definitely won't even need to think about winter tires with that set on your truck.
Agree on Dueler Revos. Went through three sets on my last truck (185,000 miles on those three sets). Daily driver, some Michigan off-roading, and trailer hauling. At the time they were the winner based on performance/price, but lately they are close enough in price to KO2s and a few other excellent choices that it really comes down to what's most important - miles, looks, etc.
For the OP, given the truck is an F350, I'd lean to something suitable for the potential loads the truck would see. That may know a few contenders out.
I run Michelin LTX on my 2015 Superduty in summer as they are very quiet and I don’t really off-road. In winter it’s Nokian Hakkapellittas with studs.
I run Toyo Open Country AT3 on my 80 Series Landcruiser and love them in the summer. I find they slip around quite a bit in winter.
I live in Big Sky, MT
I moved from Texas to Minnesota and had a rear wheel drive truck. Man was that fun!
At the time, the best all season tires I found were Nokian Rotivas. Not sure what the current Nokian models are, but they were great tires in the snow and didn't wear down too quickly being all season.
Nokian Outpost AT is their latest all terrain tire. Have them on my Ram 1500. I’ve also had the Rotiva. I switched from BFGs to Nokians and won’t go back. Best tires I’ve ever used.
I have Nokian tires on both of my vehicles. They are awesome. I will probably never use any other brand.
I run Falcon Wildpeaks on my Jeep Gladiator. They've been a good tire for me.
Another vote for BFG KO2. They last me ~70K miles. Rotate at every oil change.
A quick search validates your opinion of BFG for a 1 ton (Good Choice). I have #10 on the list and they're a pavement gripper but the lifetime is not good for Good Year SRA's... I do not recommend.
I really liked my Toyo Open Country A/Ts. Good for road noise, last a while, obviously not mudders, but they were good when I went offroad. Decent price, too.
Edit: I should mention, I'm in Utah so I'm driving in snow ~4 months out of the year, and they handle it very well.
I only run Michelins on my cars. They always perform well for me. When I have tried other brands in the past I was always disappointed.
I have a 2013 f150, and love the Yokohama Geolander I currently have. Had Michelin before, and got maybe 60% of the advertised mileage.
we have a handful of F350's, all SRW. michelin LTX for the long haulers, though one of them i put BFG's on in the winter. and cooper all-terrain for the one that stays local 100% of the time. no complaints, solid value, mileage seems good in context.
I honestly thought this was about another dumb thing Mel Tucker did or said... lol
Didnt read the title too intently apparently
Too much Comin'?
I put Falken Wildpeaks on my F150 because of all of the hype online about them, but I don’t care for them. I didn’t really get much better winter traction on them than the stock tires.
KO2s are great. You made a good choice there. Have had KO2s, Wildpeak and now run Ridge Grapplers. Of these 3 the KO2s were my favorite. The WPs were great tires just don’t wear as well. The RGs are too aggressive IMO. Look great but aren’t a great all terrain type. I will be strapping on some Toyo open country IIIs when these wear out.
Maybe not the post you’re looking for, but the last 2 sets of tires I’ve bought have come from Facebook, new on factory wheels.
There’s a burgeoning industry of re-sellers on FB, getting take offs from dealerships and selling them for cash. Usually you can get a set for around 12 to 1600, which isn’t exactly a savings, but compared to $1100 just for tires, you can end up with a pretty inexpensive spare set, or you could sell your old set for 6-800 bucks and end up getting your truck re-shoed for cheap.
BFG KO2...period, end of story
Don't know nothin' about truck tires. What I do know about is tractor tires. And the one and only thing I know about tractor tires is that they make a fantastic kid's sandbox. You buy an old tractor tire, drag it home, and fill it with a yard or two of clean beach sand. Indestructible - do when they're toddlers, it will last 'til they're off to college. Hell, it will last to your grandkids, other than the occasional sand topoff. Who am I kidding, it'll last to your great grandkids.
March 22nd, 2023 at 10:17 AM ^
Reminds me of this stitched tiktok that was a city guy saying "and farm equipment like combines can cost up to $100,000." And then the video cut to two farm boys talking to eachother saying "what can 100 grand get you on a combine?" the other farm boy goes "the fuckin tires." Lol
Until your neighbor's cat has other plans for it. Yep...
March 21st, 2023 at 10:14 PM ^
Can't argue against the BFG ATs but I've had Mickey Thompson Baja Boss ATs on two trucks and they have run and worn great.
March 21st, 2023 at 10:18 PM ^
KO2's are old tech.
For an all purpose tire, it's hard to beat the Michelin LTX M/S2.
I run Toyo AT3s on my Land Cruiser.
March 22nd, 2023 at 12:38 AM ^
+1 on Michelin
March 22nd, 2023 at 12:30 AM ^
No matter what anyone says do not get all terrain tires or mud tires or whatever from any company. Don’t care the company.
I do a bit of hauling but mostly just loading the bed with wood, concrete, rocks, etc. unless you’re trying to climb muddy hills, on a dirt road, get highway truck tires. I have pulled other trucks (2500, f250 etc) out of a ditches in the middle of winter with a ram 1500 with highway tires. They all had AT or mud tired to look cool.
Unless most of your driving is off-road just buy a solid set of highway all weather truck tires. Bridgestone or Michelin.
michelin makes a phenomenal truck tire btw. Have run them for years on numerous trucks and have never had a traction issue in Kalamazoo, northern Ohio, northern Michigan, etc
March 22nd, 2023 at 10:19 AM ^
I have a cousin who is extremely concerned with the look of his tires. Always buys off roads or aggressive ATs. They have half the tread left when they're loud enough he can barely stand to drive his truck so he buys new tires.
I suggested he buy a road tire because the last longer and be quieter and have fine traction for driving off into a pasture which he does occasionally and he bought another set of off roads.
I have a 13 F-150 which currently has Goodyear eagles sport AS. I've driven it in pasture and in the snowstorm with 6 in of slush on the ground. Smooth quiet riding tire with good traction. I live in Columbus and have driven to Dayton for work all winter. Bad weather, I've taken the truck.
March 22nd, 2023 at 12:05 PM ^
You hit the nail on the head here. I live in a rural town, tow a boat and a camper trailer around the State. I also drive alot on dirt roads and two tracks getting to farm lakes hauling ice fishing equipment around. A/T tires serve no real benefit but adding looks to the truck. Most guys in my town have AT tires on a lift, but the farmers and people that actually need their trucks for work purposes don't run them. A good crossover tire will be fine in the snow and give better ice traction and be much better for towing. I also just recently read a couple of weeks ago that these lifted trucks on bigger tires are wrecking havoc and limiting the life on the new 9/10 speed transmissions.