Help with tire selection
Narrowed it down to a few choices, but can't make up my mind. Looking for any real world input anyone may have.
Truck: 2023 F150 lariat 4x4. Factory tires were the Pirelli Scorpions
Driving: Mostly pavement, occasional light off road. Some snow and ice in winter (Oklahoma), but not a ton.
What I am looking for: Lighter A/T with a decent look but nothing too aggressive to significantly impact MPG or ride.
Historically on my previous F150s, I've had to Bridgestone Revo/Revo 2, and Cooper AT2/AT3s. Really liked both, but the Bridgestones wore out quickly. The Coopers were a great overall tire.
What I am looking at:
Anyone have any real world experience with any of these, or suggestions to narrow it down?
Truck: 2023 F150 lariat 4x4. Factory tires were the Pirelli Scorpions
Driving: Mostly pavement, occasional light off road. Some snow and ice in winter (Oklahoma), but not a ton.
What I am looking for: Lighter A/T with a decent look but nothing too aggressive to significantly impact MPG or ride.
Historically on my previous F150s, I've had to Bridgestone Revo/Revo 2, and Cooper AT2/AT3s. Really liked both, but the Bridgestones wore out quickly. The Coopers were a great overall tire.
What I am looking at:
- Bridgestone Revo3
- Big advantage here is cost as I think they are discontinued. $202 each, 60k warranty (I think the revo2 had a 50k warranty and I got right at 40 out of them). At this price, the miles per dollar works out even if life is shorter.
- Cooper Road+Trail AT
- These look very close to the AT3s. Pricy at $302 each, and Discount Tire shows them as having poor MPG and shorter life for some reason, not sure why. Not crazy about Cooper being bought up by Goodyear.
- Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent
- These look to be a good mix of the above 2, and should have a longer life from what I've read, but again pricy at $303 each
- Continental TerrainContact A/T
- These also look good and seem to have great reviews. $281 each. Discount Tire also shows them as having poor MPG though, and they aren't super aggressive so not sure why.
- Michelin LTX A/T2
- $337 each, but highest miles per dollar due to much better life. Not the most aggressive look so not sure about performance.
Anyone have any real world experience with any of these, or suggestions to narrow it down?
Been reviewing tires for days and yes it can be frustrating and a bit confusing to say the least. Sounds like your looking for something similar to what I would like to settle on. Can't offer much real world info on the tires you have listed but will throw this out there for what its worth.
BGs KO2 great looking tire, you cant wear them out but?! Heavy, get noisy after 30k and not the best ride as a daily driver. This is based on three sets over the last few years. As you may know most of the larger AT tires are "E" rated which makes them stiff, and heavy. Like you, I ride pavement 98% of the time and my off-roading is limited to maybe the beach, occasional snow, and sissy mud conditions. If its bad my days of diving in up to the headlights are long gone. I'm searching for SL or LT or even XL rated tires up to 33"s, quiet, and smooth ride. Trying my best to stay away from the "E" tires. However, I have 20" wheels which limit choices if you want some side wall. Not a rubber band kinda guy. Good luck and let me know what you settle on. Take a look at the below. May find something that works for ya? BFG Trail- Terrain T/A, Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail,
BGs KO2 great looking tire, you cant wear them out but?! Heavy, get noisy after 30k and not the best ride as a daily driver. This is based on three sets over the last few years. As you may know most of the larger AT tires are "E" rated which makes them stiff, and heavy. Like you, I ride pavement 98% of the time and my off-roading is limited to maybe the beach, occasional snow, and sissy mud conditions. If its bad my days of diving in up to the headlights are long gone. I'm searching for SL or LT or even XL rated tires up to 33"s, quiet, and smooth ride. Trying my best to stay away from the "E" tires. However, I have 20" wheels which limit choices if you want some side wall. Not a rubber band kinda guy. Good luck and let me know what you settle on. Take a look at the below. May find something that works for ya? BFG Trail- Terrain T/A, Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail,
Nothing causes analysis paralysis faster than choosing tires.
I've not had the tires you reference, Had great experience with all the brands you reference.
Sometimes, you end up not getting the tire you really want because its not available when you are ready to pull the trigger. The Revo is going to be an example of that.
Cooper was bought by Goodyear in 2021.....
I like Michelins alot, but do you plan to own the truck long enough to benefit from their longevity?
Tires have become insanely expensive in the last year or so.
I've not had the tires you reference, Had great experience with all the brands you reference.
Sometimes, you end up not getting the tire you really want because its not available when you are ready to pull the trigger. The Revo is going to be an example of that.
Cooper was bought by Goodyear in 2021.....
I like Michelins alot, but do you plan to own the truck long enough to benefit from their longevity?
Tires have become insanely expensive in the last year or so.
Nothing causes analysis paralysis faster than choosing tires.
I've not had the tires you reference, Had great experience with all the brands you reference.
Sometimes, you end up not getting the tire you really want because its not available when you are ready to pull the trigger. The Revo is going to be an example of that.
Cooper was bought by Goodyear in 2021.....
I like Michelins alot, but do you plan to own the truck long enough to benefit from their longevity?
Tires have become insanely expensive in the last year or so.
I've not had the tires you reference, Had great experience with all the brands you reference.
Sometimes, you end up not getting the tire you really want because its not available when you are ready to pull the trigger. The Revo is going to be an example of that.
Cooper was bought by Goodyear in 2021.....
I like Michelins alot, but do you plan to own the truck long enough to benefit from their longevity?
Tires have become insanely expensive in the last year or so.
What is wrong with Goodyear?
I have always had good experiences running Goodyear Wrangler ATs on my trucks.
Good street performance and can handle some off road travel.
I ran Goodyear Eagle Sports on my daily driver car (Lincoln MKZ) for years with no issues and great performance.
I have always had good experiences running Goodyear Wrangler ATs on my trucks.
Good street performance and can handle some off road travel.
I ran Goodyear Eagle Sports on my daily driver car (Lincoln MKZ) for years with no issues and great performance.
What is wrong with Goodyear?
I have always had good experiences running Goodyear Wrangler ATs on my trucks.
Good street performance and can handle some off road travel.
I ran Goodyear Eagle Sports on my daily driver car (Lincoln MKZ) for years with no issues and great performance.
I have always had good experiences running Goodyear Wrangler ATs on my trucks.
Good street performance and can handle some off road travel.
I ran Goodyear Eagle Sports on my daily driver car (Lincoln MKZ) for years with no issues and great performance.
Still haven't decided among the other ones. I keep coming back to the revo3 due to the significant price difference, even if they do last slightly less I'd still be ahead long term. Just want to make sure they don't totally trash my ride quality or mpg though.
I've just not been a huge fan in the past, specifically with a set of wranglers. That was 10 yrs ago to be fair though.
Still haven't decided among the other ones. I keep coming back to the revo3 due to the significant price difference, even if they do last slightly less I'd still be ahead long term. Just want to make sure they don't totally trash my ride quality or mpg though.
Still haven't decided among the other ones. I keep coming back to the revo3 due to the significant price difference, even if they do last slightly less I'd still be ahead long term. Just want to make sure they don't totally trash my ride quality or mpg though.
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This is how I'm deciding on which tires:
I looked at how important different qualities were to me, relative to each other.
My guidelines are 20" rims, not towing, 32" or 33".
Dry - 1st
Noise - 1st
Ride- 1st
Handling - 1st/2nd
Wet - 1st/2nd
MPG - 2nd
Looks - 3rd
Offroad - 3rd
Snow- 3rd
I'm liking the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, my complaints are the XL sidewall and B Traction ratings.
I looked at how important different qualities were to me, relative to each other.
My guidelines are 20" rims, not towing, 32" or 33".
Dry - 1st
Noise - 1st
Ride- 1st
Handling - 1st/2nd
Wet - 1st/2nd
MPG - 2nd
Looks - 3rd
Offroad - 3rd
Snow- 3rd
I'm liking the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, my complaints are the XL sidewall and B Traction ratings.
This is how I'm deciding on which tires:
I looked at how important different qualities were to me, relative to each other.
My guidelines are 20" rims, not towing, 32" or 33".
Dry - 1st
Noise - 1st
Ride- 1st
Handling - 1st/2nd
Wet - 1st/2nd
MPG - 2nd
Looks - 3rd
Offroad - 3rd
Snow- 3rd
I'm liking the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, my complaints are the XL sidewall and B Traction ratings.
I looked at how important different qualities were to me, relative to each other.
My guidelines are 20" rims, not towing, 32" or 33".
Dry - 1st
Noise - 1st
Ride- 1st
Handling - 1st/2nd
Wet - 1st/2nd
MPG - 2nd
Looks - 3rd
Offroad - 3rd
Snow- 3rd
I'm liking the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, my complaints are the XL sidewall and B Traction ratings.
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This is a really smart way to set tire priorities. Every tire is a compromise in one way or another, if you think a tire is "perfect" you're ignoring something potentially important you'll probably discover after you install the tires. I'd suggest checking out the Pirelli Scorpion AS+3 if they're available in your size. A temp A traction SL sidewall, I believe.
Trade-offs/compromises.
I'd prefer a better performing wet weather tire (who wouldn't), but in California it doesn't rain 6 months of the year, and rainy season averages 20" (10" one year in 3 storms/10 days, or 30" drizzling every few days for 4 months.
I don't want to trade dry/noise/ride 340 days a year for slightly better wet performance 25 days a year.
Just looked up Scorpions. Nice. Costco doesn't have them, but if they reject installing the upsize tire in a week, I'll consider Americas/Discount and Scorpions.
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