Laxman09

Im buying a new set of tires here in the next 2 weeks and am really debating on what to actually get for the truck. I currently have 275/65/18 Goodyear SR-A. I was thinking of upgrading to General Grabber AT2 LT275/70/18. Ive read mixed reviews in many different places about switching to LT tires. What do you guys think? Is it worth it??

And I tow rarely, but do get off the road during hunting season a bit.

RLXXI

If you don't tow or haul heavy loads the LT tire will be overkill. Not to mention a lot stiffer ride.

You're better off staying with the P tire.


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Laxman09

Im thinking that... the stock size on 18 inch wheels just seems, well puny. And there are not a lot of options for 18s unfortunately.

Chris's FX4

I went with LT275/70/18 Duratrac's on mine. Honestly, the ride is a little bit stiffer but not anywhere near as bad as some people make it sound in my opinion. I feel little bumps/imperfections in the road more and sharp bumps like expansion joints are a little rougher. If I had to compare it to anything, the ride stiffness kind of feels like that of my 2002 FX4 with P rated tires, but the truck still has a nicer ride than my 2002 did in the end.

Picture of how they look.

RLXXI

I just bought a set of all terrain P tires for my truck, pretty stout compared to the stock I have now. 275/65/18 Cooper AT3, they also have a $70 rebate direct from Cooper, form to fill out on their website.





Yeah I also opted for new rims but they are 18 as well, just a little wider than stock.

Plenty of 18 options available, go to www.tirerack.com and input your truck info. They even have a visualizer so you can see what they will look like before you buy.

BassAckwards

Off-road benefit is a little bit tougher tire, does that require an LT-Metric though? No, just find a tire that has a 3-ply sidewall like the BFG AT and many other AT/MT. The cords that make up the plies are a little bit thicker on the LT-Metric, however having that extra body ply will make the biggest difference wether LT or P-Metric.

LT Metric
Pros: Slightly stronger plies, better performance under a load
Cons: Heavier, More rolling resistance, Less MPGs, rough ride quality.

P Metric
Pros: Lighter, Low Rolling Resistance, better MPG, good ride quality
Cons: Slightly weaker plies, Not as sturdy under a load

Laxman09

That looks great! Thats the look Id hope to achieve.

Chris's FX4

Thanks! Just be aware that my truck is leveled.

gDMJoe

There's also the issue of less MPG because of the heavier tire and more rolling resistance.
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Chease44

I am think of switching from P to LT just because the tire I want has the winter snowflake designation in LT only. I am concerned about the extra weight but from the research I have done it will still be lighter than the factory 20's with P rates. Hopefully the ride doesn't get too rough but the P rate SRA's do flex a bit too much in my opinion anyways.