Tire question

Hi everyone,

I don't really go off road. However I do deal with some nasty snow and weather at times and living in a country town with a ton of trees and being a volunteer first responder there are times I have to get to the scene no matter the weather.

I don't need new tires yet but researching now.

I'm. Contemplating either the cooper discoverer are 4s and the Firestone destination le3.

I am open to other suggestions as well.
Trying to keep it at 250 a tire or less.
I can't do designated snow tires as juay not practical for the immediate future.

I do 95% on road driving.

Any input or advice greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

If you like more of an all season road tire, suggest Michelin Defender. Long wearing, good in wet, dry and snow, all season.

Or, look for an all terrain tire that is 3 peak rated, to handle any snow or heavy weather. Lots run the variations of cooper tires. There is a thread about cooper tires in the wheel/tire forum here. Cant help on the firestones, I have only run their MT tires before.

Stick with any of the major brands and you should be fine. Again, 3 peak rated and look at the mileage warranty. I would not buy tires without a mileage warranty for a street truck.

 

I just removed Michelin Defenders and I agree they are a great all around tire if you aren't looking to go to an all terrain tire and looking for just a regular passenger tire. They had great tread warranty, even wear, and did well in snow.

I just put on A/T tires and still getting used to some of the road noise. If you are looking for A/T tires I just put the Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws on which have a 55,000 mile warranty and 3 peak snow rating.

 

Yokohama Geo 15 seems pretty decent.

 

You didn't comment on your average miles per year driving?
Makes a big difference.
If mileage is low, it opens up a lot of options.
Noise? an issue?, if not you have lots of options.
Prioritize whats important 1st, 2nd, 3rd as this will narrow it down for you quick.
Be honest above all and you will be satisfied with your purchase.

 

I bought these for my 2014 a few months ago in 275/60/20.
I don't really need a D or E rated tire, but do want an AT tread.
These are SL rated and ride smoother than my KO2s did.
Been happy with them so far..

Goodyear Wrangler UltraTerrain AT | Discount Tire

 

I have Falken Wildpeak AT3W, they are quiet and smooth on the road, 3 peak rated for the nasty stuff and 55k tread wear. They will meet your price point too