Help me pick out new tires

[gwhunter]

2025 GMC 2500 AT4x
305/70R18

The Goodyear MTs that came stock have almost 50k and are ready to be replaced before this hunting season. I live in Michigan and deal with snow/ice about 3 months out of the year. I make 3-4 trips per year to hunt out west. The Goodyear tires were okay. I had Cooper Discoverer AT3xlt on my 1/2 ton and loved them. Looks like those are being discontinued. Im potentially looking at the S/T MAXX or the Stronghold A/T. The PRO are too aggressive for me.

My priorities in a tire in order:
1. Puncture Resistence
2. Road Noise
3. Longevity
4. Trail ability
5. Ill put fuel economy on here, but almost left it off the list

It doesn't have to be a Cooper, buts thats what Ive had the best luck with over the last 10ush years. What say you?

 

[44hunter45]

I'm on my second go around on Goodyear DuraTrac on my 2017 k1500.

I liked them enough to do it again.

 

[noharleyyet]

Toyo AT3 Open Country

 

[CT_SD]

Toyo AT3 Open Country

Have these on three vehicles currently.

 

[noharleyyet]

Have these on three vehicles currently.

They've served me well on 2500's

 

[El Jason]

I lost a sidewall on a Toyo AT3. Not sure if a three ply would have survived the event or not. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT now.

 

[Jwill]

I'm a BFG believer.

 

[gwhunter]

I'm a BFG believer.

Its been a few decades, but the last set I had were really loud and wore faster than I thought they should. Have they made improvements recently?

 

[Point Creep]

Falken Wildpeak AT4W

 

[Letthemgrow]

Was happy with T/A KO2s on old tacoma.
Will try the KO3s when I need to purchase next.

 

[Blue Steel]

Nokian Outpost nAT

60K warranty, puncture resistant sidewalls/tread from aramid woven in fibers, and not too heavy

 

[gwhunter]

Having a heck of a time trying to find the specific size that fits my truck. Seems GMC decided on an uncommon size: 305/70R18

For the Toyo Open Country AT3 I can only find that size in the EV version...

 

[R.K.]

Falken Wildpeak AT4W

Currently have these. 275/60r20. They are a bit loud, but do well enough on gravel so far. Got them because the price was excellent compared to other comparable options.

I have noticed that my gas mileage did not improve with them, from KO2s with 75k on them. And also that any speed camera/sign I pass says I’m going 2-3 slower than my speedometer. Food for thought.

 

[El Jason]

Having a heck of a time trying to find the specific size that fits my truck. Seems GMC decided on an uncommon size: 305/70R18

For the Toyo Open Country AT3 I can only find that size in the EV version...

285/75r18 will be about the same diameter and a little skinnier. Should find plenty of options.

 

[MTLabrador]

Falken Wildpeak AT4W

Have you used the old AT3W to compare to? They were my all around favorite tires, but I keep hearing the new version isn’t as capable in the snow.