E Load Truck Tire Recommendations

[scot]

Hey guys, I need to put a new set of hoops on my pickup before the snow flies.

Just looking for some input on tire brands/models (E-Load specifically) that you've had good luck/bad luck with & are currently running.

It seems impossible to get a straight answer from any online tire reviews. 1st guy says "best tire ever", 2nd guy says "shittiest tire ever"...

98% of my driving is highway and it seems like there is not a lot of H/T tires out there. I do not want an aggressive off road tread. I am in Wisconsin so, snow traction is important. Trying to stay under $230 per tire.

The truck is a 2011 Ram 2500 4x4 5.7 gasser. LT285/70R17 is the tire size. Currently has Cooper Discoverer ATP on it.

I was kind of eyeballin' the Michelin Defender LTX M/S, Yokohama Geolander A/T and the Nitto Dura Grappler. Anybody running any of these ?

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

I 've run firestone transforce on the Grand Ma's Chebby work truck. lasted about 60k but handled like absolute $hit.

 

[scot]

I 've run firestone transforce on the Grand Ma's Chebby work truck. lasted about 60k but handled like absolute $hit.

I've got a buddy with those on his truck and he doesn't like them either.

 

[mopar 3 B]

I have Firestones on the D350 and no problem.
But they are 16.5 heavy-duty truck tires. With 16.5s there is not much to chose from.
Will never buy another set of Yokohama tires for anything. Rotating tires every oil change is not my thing.
What don't you like about the Coopers that are on it that you want to change brands?

 

[chooch]

I've always had good luck with the nitto I been running them on my 2500's for about 15yrs now which they wear really well & pretty good traction in the snow & ice I never had any issues with them, I used to run bfg ta which was also a good tire but they burned up really quick & never wore evenly.
I've never heard anything good about the geolanders on trucks but they seem to do good on the lighter suv's

 

[dan juhasz]

You can never go wrong with Michelin. Both Bridgestone and Firestone also have oe quality E load range tires that wear with iron. GeoLanders are over rated and wear out fast. Just my observations selling tires for 35 years.

 

[Lefty71]

My E350 Frod Econoline came from the factory with Michelin LTX M/S tires, which are load range "E". They have a high warrantee rating, like 70,000(?) miles. Nobody ever ******* about the longevity or handling/ride traits of Michelin tires. They're pretty good. I always special order my work vans with Traction-Lok, since I'm in Ohio, and I don't want to have to put on snow tires, unless I really have to. I do put the snow tires on though, if its starts looking like I'm really gonna need them. I've had at least four vehicles set-up this way, and it works out well. However, I've not been too happy with the need and inconvenience of swapping snow tires on and off, because I don't want to run them in the summer. This past fall, the van passed 70,000 with its original set, so I purchased the same Michelin LTX M/S as it came with from the factory for the front, and a pair of the same in a WINTER version for the rear. I've got almost 18,000 on the set-up now, and couldn't be happier. The winter version was a little hard to find here, but may be easier for you. The tires look identical in every way, including the tread, as the regular LTX M/S, but they are surely softer, and the warrantee is not nearly as high, at only 40,000 miles. Total cost on the truck was ~$700 IIRC. Anyway, so maybe they wont last as long, but they are doing well at 18,000 and no more changing tires, and we had kind of a tough winter this past, they did very well. Only difference for you is the van is heavier on the rear. If you run some weight, you'll be OK, but if not, I would lean more towards an aggressive tread like the LTX A/T. I have these on the dump truck, and they are not quite as inexpensive, nor as quiet, but they do offer more bite 24/7. HTH, Lefty71

 

[Ironbuilt]

Hands down, Michelin is the best tire made right now. Just my 2 cents. Gave up on Firestone years ago after the exploding tire issues. B F Goodrich makes a good tire, but overpriced. I run Bridgestone drives on my Peterbilt but that is a different ballgame. Good luck.

 

[scot]

What don't you like about the Coopers that are on it that you want to change brands?

The Coopers were OK and I would consider buying another set. Just prefer using a highway tread tire.

 

[scot]

Well...deep subject I know, but I bought a set of Continental TerrainContact A/T. I'll get them put on next week.

I'll let you guys know if they are any good or not. From what I've read online, they are a good tire and they have decent reviews...plus, Discount Tire had an instant $100 off and Continental has a $100 rebate on them through the end of the month.

 

[MCODECUDA]

I second the recommendation of Michelin. I’ve used them on my 2500 RAMs since 1994.

1994 Ram Diesel single cab 2wd
2002 Ram Diesel Quad cab 2wd
2015 Ram Diesel Mega Cab 4wd

 

[5.7 hemi]

Just keep the lug size down, our Rams have a tendency to ruin aggressive tread patterns on the front.

 

[74charger07ram]

I run Michelim on my 07 Ram 2500 and the wife's 09 Ram 1500. Handles great. Got 89,900 miles on the last set of 70,000 mile tires. Michelim also has road side service like AAA.