On road AT tires - I'm down to three options

[markal49]

(EDIT - I ordered the Kumho Road Venture AT52s from Discount Tire. Won't be installed till 12/6)

I'm in an XLT FX4 with the 2.3L engine. Sticking with stock wheels and going 255/70R17. I want to upgrade the stock Wranglers. but nothing too aggressive. I want a balance of on road performance, mild to moderate off road performance, and decent snow traction (which isn't too hard to accomplish in Colorado's dry, powdery snow). The three options I've narrowed down to, based on various ratings and comparisons from the usual sources.

1. Kuhmo Road Adventure AT52

2. BF Goodrich Trail Terrain AT

3. Firestone Destination AT

(I had Geolanders on a previous Subaru but not consdering them this time)

Which would you pick and why?

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[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Have you looked a General Tire Grabber ATX. They come in that size.

 

[aros_769]

Nokian Outpost NAT 100%

 

[Griff]

I traded in my 2018 F150 for my Ranger but I had the Firestone Destination AT's on for 1 year. I loved those tires. I honestly do not remember sliding or loosing traction once last winter. They also rode very quiet. Great tires.

 

[markal49]

Have you looked a General Tire Grabber ATX. They come in that size.

Nope. Too aggressive.

 

[tm1506]

Check out the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT. I have them on my 21 Ranger and find them quiet and good in the rain. Haven't been through winter with them yet.

 

[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Nope. Too aggressive.

Grabber AT Sport is a little less aggressive.

 

[hand-filer]

Have you researched your 3 selections on Tire Rack? I usually head there first and read their reviews and their customer reviews.
I checked out the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT as suggested in post#6. They seem to be an all around good performer.

 

[markal49]

Have you researched your 3 selections on Tire Rack? I usually head there first and read their reviews and their customer reviews.
I checked out the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT as suggested in post#6. They seem to be an all around good performer.

Yup, and some comparison videos. Each of three I’m considering has pros and cons.

 

[stemplar]

+1 for nokians

I just bought nokian outpost nAT tires, in part because the reviews seem to indicate that it’s a good balance with good, quiet road manners, and also some off-road and snow chops. But I also am a believer in their hakkapeliitta snow tires so I’m partial to the brand.

 

[RB205]

Can you get a Michelin Defender LT in this size? They're pretty solid in the snow and work well in Colorado.

 

[markal49]

Nokian Outpost NAT 100%

+1 for nokians

I just bought nokian outpost nAT tires, in part because the reviews seem to indicate that it’s a good balance with good, quiet road manners, and also some off-road and snow chops. But I also am a believer in their hakkapeliitta snow tires so I’m partial to the brand.

Not a lot of testing on these Nokians. They seem interesting based on some reviews but I’d want more of a track record before buying. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[svssvs48]

I'm in an XLT FX4 with the 2.3L engine. Sticking with stock wheels and going 255/70R17. I want to upgrade the stock Wranglers. but nothing too aggressive. I want a balance of on road performance, mild to moderate off road performance, and decent snow traction (which isn't too hard to accomplish in Colorado's dry, powdery snow). The three options I've narrowed down to, based on various ratings and comparisons from the usual sources.

1. Kuhmo Road Adventure AT52

2. BF Goodrich Trail Terrain AT

3. Firestone Destination AT

(I had Geolanders on a previous Subaru but not consdering them this time)

Which would you pick and why?

Pirelli All Terrain Plus. We had them on all 3 21 Rangers and 1 22 Bronco we had. Great tire traction and look gritty. They have a 50,000 warranty and you most certainly can get that out of them. Now down to 2 21 Rangers and a Ranger Raptor with the KO3'S and a different 22 Bronco Raptor.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

Falken Wildpeak are on my SD. I got them for performance in snow (we have a vacation home in Co). So far they are about as quiet as the stock AS tires were and maybe a 1 mpg drop in fuel economy. (same size as stock)

 

[markal49]

Thanks for input and suggestions. I ordered the Kumho Road Venture AT 52s. There are a lot of good reviews of these tires and they should be a little more capable than the others I was considering while still be pretty quite and smooth on pavement. Time will tell.

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