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Just got a fresh set of rubber for the truck. Didn't really need it, but told myself I did. Decided to go with Nokians because I previously had a set of Nokian WR G3s that I used as a set of pseudo winter tires (Oklahoma) on a WRX and they performed well in that application and I thought the Michelins were not preforming very well in wet weather. We don't get a lot of snow, ice for a little bit, and if I'm honest I'm likely doing more highway driving than off-road but wanted to maintain some capability.

Walmart has these online for $159/tire free shipping YMMV. Discount Tire has them listed at $236/tire and approved a match when I contacted them online, but told me to call a store to set everything up. Store 1 said they wouldn't match the price, and store 2 told me to come in to see if they could match. Since I'm a little ways away, it didn't seem worth it to make two trips. If you're close to a store and interested it may work out for better you if you prefer Discount Tire or oppose Walmart.

Pre: 275/65R18 Michelin Primacy XC 8/32" tread remaining assuming OEM and ~25k miles. Weighed in at 37lbs on the bathroom scale (tire only)
Post: LT275/70R18 Nokian Rotiiva AT Plus E load range. Weighing in at 50lbs on same scale.

Initial impressions: Ride seems quieter in town and on the highway along with being less jarring over bumps and rough roads. Local tire shop put the tires at the placard pressures so I may need to add a few psi to balance out for the new load range. Factory suspension and noticed no rubbing or issues at full lock or over rough roads.


Pre

Post

Front Pre

Front Post - Very slight change in overall size. Noticed no rubbing or issues at all.

Rear Pre

Rear Post

Tread looks a little better in person than it did on stock images for the tire.