GatorMedic

My truck is set to hit 50k miles on Friday which means I will FINALLY be buying new tires and a leveling kit within the next week or two. I've settled on the Rough Country 2.5" leveling kit. However, after much research, I still go back and forth on tire choice. I will still be using my 20" stock rims. Out of these options, which is the best choice and why? Any real world experience with these tires and/or pics would be appreciated.

Nitto Trail Grapplers - 295/65R20 - 35.5x12

Toyo Open Country A/T II - 295/65R20 - 35.1x11.8

Goodyear Duratracs - 285/60R20 - 33.5x11.5

Duratracs would probably be the front runner for me, except it's the smallest size. Nittos look awesome but the MT worries me as far as noise and harshness of ride. Also heard issues with Nitto tread life, and I expect 50k miles out of my tires. Toyos are the least aggressive looking but size is good. I don't do any extreme off-roading so I'm sure any of these would be okay for what I do.

BassAckwards

DuraTracs get my vote! I got 50k miles out of mine and quiet as a mouse. Don't ride very well for only having a 2-ply sidewall.

The Trail Graps won't have the downsides of most MTs. They wear fairly well, they aren't super noisy, ride is about the same.

The Toyo is a good tire as well, quiet and wear well, seemed to ride nice in the one truck I've driven significant miles in with them.

You can't go wrong with either, but DuraTracs are my favorite!

dieselhunter44

All those are good option. It depends on what you use the truck for.

Toyo =average all terrain tire

Duratrac =aggressive all terrain tire

Nitto =aggressive mud tire

Northwoods151

Duratracs also have my vote. I have 325/65r18 with my 4 inch Rancho lift. I've put a few thousand miles on them and have been quiet and great so far. The ride isn't bad at all despite the 2 ply sidewalk.

bcangelo

I have the dura tracs but in the 10 ply. Some road noise but made the truck ride a lot rougher and a little mushy on the hi-way. Also noticed the mpg dropped about 1.5 with the heavier tires. Great tires in the mud and snow though.

GatorMedic

Ugh the Duratracs would be the easy choice if only they came in more size options...

BassAckwards

Yeah if they had come in 325/60R18 I would have just stayed with them instead of picking up the Cooper STT but I'm happy with them as well.

NASSTY

It depends what you're looking for out of a tire. The trail Grapplers look better and are better in the mud. The Duratracs are a little quieter and are a little better in the snow.

GatorMedic

I guess I should mention no snow for me and if I'm in mud, I did something wrong. I go through dirt and fields, but try to stay away from mud. I spend most of time driving on road and most often encountered condition is huge amount of rain from hurricanes or afternoon downpours. So like I said, all should be able to handle these situations with ease.

jedeckert1984

Duratracs and R/Ts get my vote. The R/T is the Toyo answer to the Duratracs. Duratracs are the time tested aggressive all terrain that power through almost everything. I would get them if they made a true 35x12.50x17 and 10 ply E rated, but they don't.

I'm in the same boat.

I want a tire as capable as the Toyo MT that gets 50 to 60k miles and look like the MT. It seems like the R/T is that (hopeful) answer.