Happy medium for tires?
 

Hey guys, im looking into getting new tires in the near future, but wanna know what to look for. Right now im running 265/70/17 Maxxis Bighorns with my 2000 4.6. I don't really like the tires, but I got em for free. I want a tire with a less aggressive AT tread. Id like to go a bit bigger (maybe 285/70/17), but dont wanna drain my fuel mileage. What do y'all think?

I'm running 275/55/20 Cooper Discoverer AT3's, Ive had them for about 10K now and they have got me through everything out camping and sledding. They have an aggressive look. Not a lot of road noise and my fuel milage is good too.

Huh. Alrighty. I think that comes out a little bit bigger than my tires. What motor do you have?

Also, I was looking at the general grabber at2s. Anyone know anything about em?

I have the ecoboost. getting about 14 L/100km not towing

Cooper AT/3 and General AT2 are both good tires. Discount tire Cooper ATP is pretty much the same as the AT/3.

And what do yall think ill lose moving up to 285/70/17. I wanna say the stock tires are like 255/70/16.

Also, will I have a problem with the 285s rubbing?

mpg wise there are so many factors that contribute. Tire weight, rolling resistance, pressure etc. Don't forget, you will need to get your speedometer re-calibrated for the change in tire diameter.
Rubbing wise read the following thread. At the very end of the first post is a link to some data that is pretty handy.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/tire-w...9-newer-68155/

Yeah. Ive noticed the bighorns are extremely heavy. Most of the ATs I've been looking at in 285 are at least 6 pounds lighter. And I always ride at recommend PSI and what not, but I know there's more then that.

And thank you. I'll check it out.

Also, my dad knows a guy who gives us a slight break on nitto terra grapplers. Are those pretty good all around tires?

nitto makes great tires. another suggestion is the cooper st maxx, i run these in a 285 70 17 and am happy with them, look them up.

Ive looked into em. They're pricier than the Nittos though arent they?

Goodyear Duratrac or Cooper ST Maxx

I put the Goodyear Adventure AT's in 285/70/17 on my 07 Screw. I really like them so far. I would look in to them if that's what you are going for

I guess I shoulda mentioned this before. Of course I love the mud, but I have to go through sugar sand a bit more often, which is real easy to get bogged in. What tires will work for that too?

I've got 285 75 16 (33 by 11 and a quarter) falken rocky mount tires for 750 out the door.

Kelly safari tsr. Most aggressive at out there

How loud are the cooper st maxx? I love the look, but don't want a M/T sound for my DD.

Ive got BF Goodrich All Terrains size 275 / 65/ 20. They are larger than stock but not too big that they look out of place without a lift. I get tons of compliments and think they look just perfect.

My truck came w/ Cooper Discoverer AT3s and honestly I couldn't be happier and wouldn't change them at all. They look aggressive and do the job.

I'm seriously considering general grabber at2. Any reason I shouldn't?

Nope good tires

I plan on a set myself.

I run General MTRs on my Jeep, and had General UHPs on my WRX. Both perform flawlessly with long tread life. General makes great tires.

going with Nitto terra grapplers myself. friend also has them, quiet and smoth but bery capable.

very good tire, I also have this. Is also fairly cheap priced too.

Anyone running the generals in sand? If so, how do they do? Im probably gonna go with 285/70/17.

Has anyone else had trouble finding the at2s in 285 70 17?

Anyone looked at the Toyo ATII Xtremes???? I've heard nothing but good things from them
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/b...ps3cf56f28.jpg

Dosent look like they make them. Click on the Size tab.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....l=Grabber+AT+2

Yeah. Oh well... im looking at the cooper at3s now.

I'm running the AT3's they are amazing

Any thoughts on the Toyo Open Country's?

Just bought the cooper st maxx in 295/70/18. They were well worth the money I spent. Aggressive for an all terrain but no highway noise and good manners.