Lets see those Leveled out f150s!!!!
07-23-2013, 08:31 PM
#2151
Sam Houston
Nitto Trail Grapplers
Now, if I used my truck predominantly off-road I think they would be great. A recent trip up a few West Virginia mountains confirmed that.
I am contemplating going from the 305-55-20 Nitto to Michelin 285-55-20 AT-2 tires. Like you, it would cost me about $500. I don't like that but believe the tires would save me more than that in fuel costs in one year and I wouldn't have to put up with the noise and harsh ride.
The road noise is so loud that I can't hear my turbos whine. Haven't made up on changing them for sure yet.
Have you considered Michelin over the Good Year Duratracs? The price is about the same. I have had better luck with Michelin's and a better ride than Good Year or BF Goodrich.
07-23-2013, 08:51 PM
#2152
Senior Member
I am also running trail grapplers and am somewhat unhappy with them for 3 reasons: 1. Harsh ride 2. Poor gas mileage 3. Too much road noise.
Now, if I used my truck predominantly off-road I think they would be great. A recent trip up a few West Virginia mountains confirmed that.
I am contemplating going from the 305-55-20 Nitto to Michelin 285-55-20 AT-2 tires. Like you, it would cost me about $500. I don't like that but believe the tires would save me more than that in fuel costs in one year and I wouldn't have to put up with the noise and harsh ride.
The road noise is so loud that I can't hear my turbos whine. Haven't made up on changing them for sure yet.
Have you considered Michelin over the Good Year Duratracs? The price is about the same. I have had better luck with Michelin's and a better ride than Good Year or BF Goodrich.
07-23-2013, 09:33 PM
#2153
Senior Member
I am also running trail grapplers and am somewhat unhappy with them for 3 reasons: 1. Harsh ride 2. Poor gas mileage 3. Too much road noise.
Now, if I used my truck predominantly off-road I think they would be great. A recent trip up a few West Virginia mountains confirmed that.
I am contemplating going from the 305-55-20 Nitto to Michelin 285-55-20 AT-2 tires. Like you, it would cost me about $500. I don't like that but believe the tires would save me more than that in fuel costs in one year and I wouldn't have to put up with the noise and harsh ride.
The road noise is so loud that I can't hear my turbos whine. Haven't made up on changing them for sure yet.
Have you considered Michelin over the Good Year Duratracs? The price is about the same. I have had better luck with Michelin's and a better ride than Good Year or BF Goodrich.
07-23-2013, 09:49 PM
#2154
Yeah, some people's kids need to get over it. My Mickey Thompson Baja's AT's are not quiet but tolerable. You want big sweet looming tires then your going to hear them no matter what the tire.
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07-23-2013, 10:21 PM
#2155
Senior Member
07-23-2013, 10:32 PM
#2156
Senior Member
07-23-2013, 10:53 PM
#2157
Senior Member
07-23-2013, 11:17 PM
#2158
I am also running trail grapplers and am somewhat unhappy with them for 3 reasons: 1. Harsh ride 2. Poor gas mileage 3. Too much road noise.
Now, if I used my truck predominantly off-road I think they would be great. A recent trip up a few West Virginia mountains confirmed that.
I am contemplating going from the 305-55-20 Nitto to Michelin 285-55-20 AT-2 tires. Like you, it would cost me about $500. I don't like that but believe the tires would save me more than that in fuel costs in one year and I wouldn't have to put up with the noise and harsh ride.
The road noise is so loud that I can't hear my turbos whine. Haven't made up on changing them for sure yet.
Have you considered Michelin over the Good Year Duratracs? The price is about the same. I have had better luck with Michelin's and a better ride than Good Year or BF Goodrich.
Now, if I used my truck predominantly off-road I think they would be great. A recent trip up a few West Virginia mountains confirmed that.
I am contemplating going from the 305-55-20 Nitto to Michelin 285-55-20 AT-2 tires. Like you, it would cost me about $500. I don't like that but believe the tires would save me more than that in fuel costs in one year and I wouldn't have to put up with the noise and harsh ride.
The road noise is so loud that I can't hear my turbos whine. Haven't made up on changing them for sure yet.
Have you considered Michelin over the Good Year Duratracs? The price is about the same. I have had better luck with Michelin's and a better ride than Good Year or BF Goodrich.
07-23-2013, 11:25 PM
#2159
Senior Member
I wouldn't ever use an MT for lack of me needing them. But my buddy has some on his 2009 Sierra and while a little noisy at first (and they floated a lot) they actually aren't that bad after a couple thousand miles. I've had to drive it before and it's not too awful for a MT.
07-23-2013, 11:26 PM
#2160
Confused Member
I just 
when people complain about a M/T tire hurting mpg or making noise..
when people complain about a M/T tire hurting mpg or making noise..
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