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I usually run LTX's but I have a leveling kit on this truck and want something a little more aggressive. I still want good mpg so not too aggressive and not too heavy of a tire.

I live in Northern Utah so I see a fair amount of snow. I also hunt and my tires will see some large sharp rocks. I drive a 2007 Silverado. Will be putting 18 inch rims on it.

Discount Tire guys are pushing their new Pathfinder which is made by Hankook.

What do you recommend?

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Cooper S/T MAXX. As for MPG no idea. Never pay attention but the tires are awesome off road. Got me everywhere I wanted to go and never got stuck.

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I have Falken wildpeak at3w. On the highway, I notice less than 2 MPG loss. They have good road manners (quiet). Also, they have been very solid in what I consider deep mud. Disclaimer. I am in a 2500 Gasser. As a result, I am not focused on MPG

 

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Another vote for the Falken Wildpeak AT3. I didn't notice a millage loss from the factory Goodyear's. However a only put about 1000 miles on the Goodyear's. The Falken's have great road manners.. Period. Let alone that they are a pretty aggressive tread.

 

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I should also mention I went to a 275/60/20 which is 33.1" tall.

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On the old 2014 All Terrain with 295/55/20 Toyo AT2 mileage went down 1-1.5 mpg compared to stock Goodyears. Tire size, weight, and tread design factor into what mileage you ultimately get.

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A little aggressive, but I'm loving the 18" GY duratracs. Fairly quiet and I'm averaging about 21mpg all around (75% hgwy 25% city) with my Z71, 5.3 double cab. I'm looking forward to using them in the New England winter.

 

 

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