K I put the Falken rocky mountain ATS on my truck stock size at 275/65/18. They are 10 ply which I want and would not get rid of with my next tire choice. I did buy from discount and really like my guys there. My question is the Falken weighs in at 61lbs a tire the heaviest in its size and class. I have 30 days to swap out. I looked at the BFGs TKOs they weigh 56.5 which to me is not enough to justify a swap to them. The nittos are 51lbs which I love these tires. The ultimate question for the tire experts which my main guy at discount couldn't answer was how much of a difference in MPG will there be. I have the EB and I'm one of those who has had excellent fuel mileage. At 65-68 I'm in the 22-23mpg range. I haven't really taken it out on a highway trip to see what's going on but in town it seems as I'm loosing up to 2mpg. I'm wondering if the tires are having the effect. I know here it seems it coincided with the tire change but also the winter fuel switch over. I really like the Falkens so I don't want to jump the gun if the Nittos are only going to add a .5-1.0 mpg increase. Can anyone tell me for sure what loos I'm going to get from these tires. I know there not the P rated GY Sras. I need the 10 ply and just want to make the wisest financial decision. The Falken set is roughly 266 less than the Nittos. So basically if I swap I give them my tires and 266. Is it worth it for 10lbs a tire. I will quit rambling and wait for your opinions. Just know I am set on either what I have in the Falkens or the Nitto terra grappler. Thanks in advance

 

Keep them...you have to pay shipping and mount and balance too...not worth it IMO

 

You don't have to pay shipping at Discount Tire.

As far as the Falken Rocky Mountains. I'm not sure I can tell you how much you will lose due to the tires or gain in mpg by switching, but if you are happy with the Rocky Mountains I say keep them!

They are so heavy because they actually have more plies and rubber then most tires. A lot of tires today that are E-Load Range don't actually have 10-plys. They are just 10-ply equivalent at holding weight. Same with 8-ply tires etc for LT Tires.

Here's my Pro's Con's list of the Rocky Mountains

Con's:
They are heavy and sometimes hard to balance
They ride rough

Pro's:
They last quite a long time
They are literally indestructible
Depending on the size you get it will be a D-Load Range tire yet hold the same weight as an E-Load Range

They aren't a tire I would generally reccomend to a customer due to ride comfort, but if someone has a ranch truck I would suggest these tires because they have to be the toughest tire we sell. I honestly don't think I have ever done a flat repair on a Falken Rocky Mountain.

If you like them though as they are now you won't be dissappointed. Super tough tire, they seem to wear really good, and most guys I've seen buy them swear by them.

Plus they are cheaper then the nitto's and other brands you mentioned.

 

Thanks for the info. My little experience with them is basically indestructible your rt there would be no shipping or anything else just a swap. I probably will keep them just didn't want to loose excessive mpg with a factory size tire. They r a little rough but I tend to have added weight in my truck bed so that helps. I even have my Ranchos set at 9 the stiffest setting so I could tame that down a bit. Still the question is am I loosing mpg and a lot from these tires or not much and the winter mix is kicking in

 

The overall width and diameter is the same as stock so that won't make a difference. The tread pattern is AT vs highway like the stockers and increased weight will make a slight difference but shouldn't be much. You're getting 22 mpg in town? Wow

 

No not 22 in town but at 65-68 mph. I wish in town. Town has seemed to go down I haven't had the chance not pulling a trailer at highway speed since the tire swap just trailers and the tt

 

Your going to lose MPGs that much is for sure but with a 10lbs difference per tire between the Falken's and Nitto's? It would be negligible

 

Thanks that's what I was hoping cuz I'm really diggin the Falkens so far

 

Just bought some 305/65/18 Rocky Mountains on eBay from discount to redirect for 864 dollars shipped to my house with 100.00 rebate. So im stoked. I talked to my local Guyana he said they are a little heavy but great tires as far as being tough.