Highway Tires vs AT Question

[14wntr]

I scored a fantastic deal on a set of Mich XLT A/S tires! Basically they are the LTX M/S. I am already seeing better mileage!! Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions 

Kirk

[TXGREEK]

14wntr Didn’t think they made those any longer, Defenders were supposed to have replaced them a few years back. Do yourself a favor, please make sure to find the four numbers on your tires that’ll indicate when they were manufactured. Four numbers, first two indicate the week and last two is the year.

 

 

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[The Hoss]

I run 285/55/20 on my 18 Sierra Elevation. I would say no rubbing, but one time backing up at full lock going over a bump I heard a touch.

I run Toyo Open Country C/T's which are a commercial truck version of the A/T's. I noticed at least 1 L/100km (about 2.5mpg) less on hwy. 

Up to you and what you need. The Toyo's I have are winter rated and "10 ply". I live in Canada and tow a trailer for work. I also like the more aggressive look, so the mileage drop in no way bothers me.

If I didn't care for the look and lived in a better climate and never went off road, I would definitely have kept the Continentals that came on it. Quieter and better economy.

My .02c

[14wntr]

On 3/20/2019 at 10:58 PM, TXGREEK said:

14wntr Didn’t think they made those any longer, Defenders were supposed to have replaced them a few years back. Do yourself a favor, please make sure to find the four numbers on your tires that’ll indicate when they were manufactured. Four numbers, first two indicate the week and last two is the year.

 

 

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They were made late 17. I am good with that and they sure work nice!