Beretta84

Its time to replace the factory tires and as the title says, I'm thinking of switching to a LT265/70R17 in the General Grabber AT2... I was wondering if anyone has any experience with switching to a LT tire from a P rated. Any help would be appreciated........
Will the ride be too stiff and uncomfortable?
Will I notice a difference in mpg?
Are the general grabber AT2's any good?

Bonesofsteel

I can't comment on the General Grabber AT2's. I had P265/70/17 Michelin M/S and they were alright. I needed some good tires but something I can drive in the winter too. I bought Dunlop Radial Rovers RVXT LT265/70/17. I find they are very nice to drive and handle better than my previous tires. I would say they are maybe 5% louder on the highway but that I think has to do with your tread pattern more than anything. When it comes time to buy tires again I won't hesitate to buy LT's. Just rememebr LT's require more air than P rated tires. I am running at 45PSI and they are rated 60PSI.

FtruckFan

I run LT285/70-17 Firestone Destination A/T's and love them. Not loud at all and I get pretty good wear from them. Great in the snow! Hardly had to put it in 4wd. Grip well in rain and ice too. Just don't get into it too much unless you like drifting!

Beretta84

did it kill your gas mileage?

Bonesofsteel

I don't notice a difference. I took a drive to Toronto with my buddy who has a Dodge Hemi and all I can say is my truck is a gas saver

Beretta84

does anyone else have experience switching to the lt265/70r17.....I'm trying to make a decision soon since I'm riding on my spare and the other 3 are bald.

Beretta84

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SinCityFX4

Well..here is where it ranks in order with it's peers.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey....jsp?type=ORAT

What OEM size did you have? If they are much bigger you will obviously have MPG issues.

FtruckFan

I lost about 1.5 mpg. Afterward I put on the exhaust programmer. Recovered about 3/4 of 1 mpg. Aerage trip is 20-25 mi oneway to work. Still at the 16-18 mpg range.