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Howdy! Installing a RC 2" level today to help get me some more clearance for off roading.

 

Currently I have wrangler 265/60/17 which is a decent looking tire and may not look to bad with the level, but I have a buddy who needs new tires so I would sell him these and get myself some new ones. I need some advice on a tire that will be decent off road, but quiet (doesn't have to be silent) on the highway and won't kill my gas mileage (no more than 1MPG loss). the BFG A/T's just weigh too much IMO and will kill the MPG's I think. let me know your thoughts please.

 

Thanks!

Adleeper Enthusiast

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When you get done with the install would you mind snapping a pic with stock tires? Im about to order my kit but on the fence about buying a new set of tires right now until these are wore out.

 

 

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My wife's vehicle has Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs and I like them so far. They aren't very much louder than the all-season tires that were on there before and the mileage hasn't dropped noticeably (even loggin mpg using fuelly.com). I would also recommend Nitto Tires but I've never personally used any of their all-terrains.


My wife's vehicle has Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs and I like them so far. They aren't very much louder than the all-season tires that were on there before and the mileage hasn't dropped noticeably (even loggin mpg using fuelly.com). I would also recommend Nitto Tires but I've never personally used any of their all-terrains.

readc Enthusiast

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I would say its between the Toyo AT2's and the Nitto Terra Grapplers. I believe my rim size is 17, I will have to check when I get the truck back. Ill snap some before and after shots. Looking like a 265/70/17 maybe? I cant find 275 with the 17" rim...

BIGDOGx Senior Enthusiast

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You will not gain any mileage advantage from one a/t tire to the next imo. I go by how they perform and how they last and it's the reason why I have had nothing but bfg ko tires for the last 2 decades on my trucks! Not only that they are by a far far far margin the best looking tire on the market, they instantly increase the looks of any vehicle they are mounted on!

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For all terrain, all seasons the toyo AT 2 and wrangler duratracs are a great option. I have the duratracs in a 275/60r20 and i hardly hear them on the road. I didn't notice an MPG loss when i put them on but i won't guarantee you won't.

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I agree about the BFG's, I don't think there's ever been close to another tire that I've had complete confidence in like those. Great off-road, mud/snow tire. That being said though it also feels like they started getting really proud of them several years ago and price went up a lot. I also never got more than around 30-35k miles out of a set.
Great tires but quite a bit more expensive than anything else now it seems.

 

I haven't tried the Toyo AT2 yet but had the AT ("1" I guess it would be) and liked them quite a bit. very quiet and smooth on-road. Not as aggressive off-road but still handled places like the White Rim trail with no problem. Wasn't super impressed with their snow/ice performance but not bad. Seemed like I had to use 4wd more after getting them.

 

I would also check out the Michelin AT's and the Bridgestone Revo's are pretty popular around here. Surprised to hear the Duratrac's are quiet on-road, look pretty aggressive.

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I have the rugged terrains on my truck, go off road about twice a month, highway driving the rest of the time... no change in gas mileage or anything... semi quiet on the highway ( a lil hum ) but not bad.

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