Recommend Tires for wet roads?

MPFit · January 12, 2015

I have 2012 1500 4x2 with the 20" stock rima.

Came with Eagle LS2 tires which are mediocre in all areas. Tread life is getting short.

Any ideas on a good City/Hoghway tire with decent tread wear? I do close to NO off roading, so mud traction isn't necessary. Also- I live in Florida, snow traction is completely unnecessary also!

Basically looking for a good wet traction tire with good tread life. I know there are many options-- many good options, but was curious if anyone here had experience with some good tires?

02suburbanZ71 · January 12, 2015

Michelin 265/70/17 A/T is a very good option for you.

FormerFordGuy · January 13, 2015

I agree with the above post. Michelins are amazing in wet weather.

white1500 · January 13, 2015

Another Michelin suggestion, but go with either the Latitude Tours or MS2's. Price is not on the low side but you will never be disappointed on road whether its dry or wet. And for light off roading from time to time they are more than enough.

My latitude tours are nearing 40k miles and I don't have single complaint. They are on pavement 98% of the time but have handled satisfactorily in snow/ice and mud.

Chris · January 13, 2015

I have 2012 1500 4x2 with the 20" stock rima.

Came with Eagle LS2 tires which are mediocre in all areas. Tread life is getting short.

Any ideas on a good City/Hoghway tire with decent tread wear? I do close to NO off roading, so mud traction isn't necessary. Also- I live in Florida, snow traction is completely unnecessary also!

Basically looking for a good wet traction tire with good tread life. I know there are many options-- many good options, but was curious if anyone here had experience with some good tires?

Keeping 20's i love my Goodyear Eagle GT's. I do some driving on hard packed dort because of where my house is and a bit of gravel going to the back of my property. But on road wet traction is great. It stays planted. I have to try to get them to break free. I had M+S rated Cooper Discoverer HT Plus in the stock 275/55R20 prior and loved them as well. Tough to compare side to side for rain since it rarely rains here. I think the cooper handled the rain a bit better, but will not hesitate to buy either tore again if i were to keep this size. Most on here will tell you a different size or an all terrain tire, but i am like you and never drive off road and want a comfortable street tire that handles well. Look into the Eagle GT and Discoverer HT Plus.

I lived in Florida also but didnt have my 20's when i lived in Fort Walton Beach. The stock Goodyears on the stock 16's were outright dangerous in the rain there.

KMGZ400 · January 13, 2015

Id be getting nitto 420's if I had a 2wd truck and lived in Florida

Chris · January 13, 2015

Id be getting nitto 420's if I had a 2wd truck and lived in Florida

From what i have seen, know quite a few people with them on SS' s, they are a lot better on dry. Florida sucks in rain. Most the roads have sea shells crushed into them and that makes them a lot slicker.

karlmg · January 13, 2015

I heard good things about the Michelin LTX M/S2. You can easily get 75k miles of service out of them.

MPFit · January 13, 2015

Thanks for all the help you guys!

I have read up and more or less decided on those Michelin LTX A/T2 tires

Great reviews, decent price (higher range -- but I have never been one to skimp on quality tires as my entire family drives in this vehicle), nice looking to boot.

Will try and post pics when I get them on- truck is bone stock so probably won't look too exciting, but none the less!

02suburbanZ71 · January 13, 2015

Enjoy the great tires! I have the most expensive Michelins on my grand marquis and they are great!

white1500 · January 14, 2015

You can't go wrong with that choice but I think that the MS2 night better serve your needs if you hardly ever go off road, and especially if you have a 20" wheel.

StinkyCheese · January 14, 2015

I've got a 2500 but I have no problems with traction on my Michelin M/S (not the second gen). Well no problems when I keep my right foot reasonable. 30k on them so far and tread is still good. I'm hoping I'll get another 20-30k out of them. Still blows my mind how many idiots still can't drive in the rain even though it rains daily for probably 8 or 9 months out of the year here. If you don't go off road you'll be fine with them, I get stuck but my truck is such a fatty and the dummy behind the wheel doesn't always do smart things lol

02suburbanZ71 · January 14, 2015

My firestone destination 265's i have on only lasted me 15K miles. What a joke they are dry rotting and chunking off. No off-roading whatsoever but they do Handle well on the dry highway

99silveradoz71 · January 14, 2015

I have Michelin LTX M/S on my 08 and have had great luck with them in poor conditions. They're also not too bad in the snow up here either.

kstruckcountry · January 14, 2015

The Michelin LTX are a great choice in AT or MS for you... Had a set of MS on a 2wd 3/4 ton, took it to the boat ramp and it climbed back up with no slip, the guy next to me had to use 4wd to get up with his mud tires!

I will add though, the MS are useless in mud, and the AT do fairly well. Even if you don't plan on getting muddy, the peace of mind is nice.