Help A New Guy...

mrprnc11 · March 2, 2011

Looking to replace the tires soon. I have a 2009 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4. Having a heck of a time finding load range E tires that I like. Have narrowed it down to the Goodyear Dura Tracs in the factory 265 70 17 size.... But... I don't really know if it will be aggressive enough for me? Also like the Nitto Trail Grapplers But the only E rated tire I can find is in a 295 70 17... what do some of yall think about these two set up pros/cons on each tire. Will be running factory wheels, and will be considering a level kit in the future....

Thanks for the input!

Stevens03 · March 2, 2011

Cooper Zeon LTZ's are e-rated and have a nice aggressive look but great street manors

And Welcome to the site!

stlavsa · March 2, 2011

Cooper Zeon LTZ's are e-rated and have a nice aggressive look but great street manors

And Welcome to the site!

A lot of people are like the zeons lately. Good tire if u dont do a lot of off-roading. IF your in the mud or trails a lot i would go with the grapps.

Stevens03 · March 2, 2011

Cooper Zeon LTZ's are e-rated and have a nice aggressive look but great street manors

And Welcome to the site!

A lot of people are like the zeons lately. Good tire if u dont do a lot of off-roading. IF your in the mud or trails a lot i would go with the grapps.

Decent tread. What little mud I've been in, they did well Photo's don't do them justice either.

stlavsa · March 3, 2011

Cooper Zeon LTZ's are e-rated and have a nice aggressive look but great street manors

And Welcome to the site!

A lot of people are like the zeons lately. Good tire if u dont do a lot of off-roading. IF your in the mud or trails a lot i would go with the grapps.

Decent tread. What little mud I've been in, they did well Photo's don't do them justice either.

ya they look good, do great for a majority of people.. but when it boils down to it, its a street tire.. The tread design, gap, etc are all street, the tread depth give them just enough to be considered A/T. Even as an A/T they are pretty tame. (not necessarily a bad thing).

mrprnc11 · March 3, 2011

I like the Coopers but I don't think they will be sufficient for what I am wanting. I like the idea of going bigger with the Nitto's BUT, I am a little concearned with a level kit and the 295 rubbing? what are some thoughts on that?

stlavsa · March 4, 2011

I like the Coopers but I don't think they will be sufficient for what I am wanting. I like the idea of going bigger with the Nitto's BUT, I am a little concearned with a level kit and the 295 rubbing? what are some thoughts on that?

Dont even bother it will rub

stlavsa · March 4, 2011

I like the Coopers but I don't think they will be sufficient for what I am wanting. I like the idea of going bigger with the Nitto's BUT, I am a little concearned with a level kit and the 295 rubbing? what are some thoughts on that?

Dont even bother it will rub