Daylan C (Forum Supporter)
Daylan C (Forum Supporter) PowerDork
8/10/20 5:39 a.m.

The tires on my '02 Chevy 1500 have some age on them and will probably need to be replaced soon. Anybody have any recommendations for a 235/75r16 half ton truck black and round? 2wd truck that's going to mostly see highway miles and part time tow rig duty.

EvanB (Forum Supporter)
EvanB (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
8/10/20 6:06 a.m.

I just got these for my van and only have about 250 miles on them. They have done fine towing and seem to have decent traction on gravel. They are a bit loud with the windows down but the radio easily drowns them out even at low volume. 

https://simpletire.com/atturo-235-70r16-tbati0048346-tires

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 MegaDork
8/10/20 8:50 a.m.

I think the Michelins are generally regarded as the best if you are blessed with the talent of pooping $100. bills.  I have no such talent, so I went with the B.F. Goodrich Commercial T/A's on my Dooley.  Recommended.

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Director of Marketing & Digital Assets
8/10/20 8:51 a.m.
Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa Dork
8/10/20 8:57 a.m.

In reply to 1988RedT2 :

Even when I didn't have the money to do Michelins I went with Michelins.  70-80k on a set of tires, great traction, and no issues with towing or loads made it worth it.

Don't make 'em in the size I have now so I've got Cooper Discoverer's on there right now.

Placemotorsports
Placemotorsports GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/10/20 9:32 a.m.

Really can't ever go wrong with Michelins

NoviceClass
NoviceClass New Reader
8/10/20 11:24 p.m.

Just adding another vote for the Michelin.

Last set I had was Defender LTX M/S got a full 100k miles from them on a GM 2500 4x4.

Tire Rack currently has them in your size for &672 free shipping. My local place will generally sell Michelin for Tire Rack prices once you figure in the mounting and balancing, and free flat repair I get.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Defender+LTX+M%2FS&partnum=375TR6DLTXOWLXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

AWSX1686 (Forum Supporter)
AWSX1686 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
8/11/20 9:03 a.m.

Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT. Deep tread, but rides pretty smooth on the road. 

Edit: Looks like the XLT option isn't available that small. I don't know about the non XLT models. 

engiekev
engiekev Reader
8/11/20 9:32 a.m.

Walmart has crazy cheap prices on the "standard" Cooper Discover AT which I couldn't find available at any other tire store (only the newer compounds AT3 4S, AT3 XLT, etc.).  Probably not ideal for towing since it isn't an LT tire though

https://www.walmart.com/browse/auto-tires/light-truck-and-suv-tires/cooper-tires/91083_1077064_2707442?cat_id=91083_1077064_2707442&facet=brand%3ACooper+Tires%7C%7Ctire_terrain%3AAll-Terrain

Example we just got 235/75r15 for $75 a tire:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cooper-Discoverer-A-T-All-Season-235-75R15-105T-Tire/373581786

TR7 (Forum Supporter)
TR7 (Forum Supporter) Reader
8/11/20 11:43 a.m.

N-th supporter of the Michelin LTX, have them on my 2500 for probably near 75k and they are still pretty great. 

NOT A TA
NOT A TA SuperDork
8/11/20 12:19 p.m.

I've been running Commercial TA's from Tire Rack, no complaints.

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