LT tire recommendations?

[f8l vnm]

any Suggestions on LT tire that is a good cross between ride comfort and capability ? I know ride comfort and LT don’t go together but anything you would recommend ? I don’t need an extreme LT Tire.  Thanks 

[mafd2]

4 minutes ago, f8l vnm said:

any Suggestions on LT tire that is a good cross between ride comfort and capability ? I know ride comfort and LT don’t go together but anything you would recommend ? I don’t need an extreme LT Tire.  Thanks 

Comfort and capable of what?  What's wrong with your OEM tires?  Do you have street tires now? Do you tow?

[ShortMag]

Nitto Terra Grappler G2 (can actually be had as a “P” rated tire in some larger sizes)

 

or if you want a more aggressive look, the Nitto Ridge grappler is very popular but with some noise (though not as bad as a pure mud tire)

[econometrics]

Michelin LTX M/S2 are the best light truck tires out there, IMO. Even if you're going to venture into light off road territory, the tire has excellent tread and grip. You won't find a tire that rides more smoothly and quietly on the road. 

 

That being said, I find the Wrangler Trailrunner ATs that came on my Z71 RST are excellent on the road. Not quite as soft of a ride as the LTXs, but very quiet for an AT tire. I believe this tire was specifically designed with a unique tread pattern that minimizes road noise. 

[Bill336]

On 5/21/2019 at 4:14 PM, econometrics said:

Michelin LTX M/S2 are the best light truck tires out there, IMO. Even if you're going to venture into light off road territory, the tire has excellent tread and grip. You won't find a tire that rides more smoothly and quietly on the road.

I'll second this recommendation. I've been running them on my 97 Suburban since 2001-ish. When my 01 Sierra needs tires, I'm going with these for it as well.

[f8l vnm]

On ‎5‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 12:27 PM, mafd2 said:

Comfort and capable of what?  What's wrong with your OEM tires?  Do you have street tires now? Do you tow?

Comfort meaning the road noise is a little better then other LT tires. Again I'm not expecting a super quiet tire especially in LT but thought I would ask . Currently I have the stock 22's but will be going down to 20's . Tow maybe twice a month maybe 5k max, but I do haul loads 3-4 times a week .  Im always going over payload , not by much but I do go over . I also want to do some country riding , with dirt, rocks etc,. So just wanted to find a balance in between .

[Snuff]

I hunt in South Texas so sidewall protection is important to me. I love the way the Michelin LTX rides but does not have much traction in mud or loose gravel in my experience. I tried the Goodyear Wrangler with Kevlar but had issues with keeping them Balanced. I am on my second set of KO2’s and love them on the highway and off road. Keep in mind my 2011 z71 has 195,000 and does not ride that great but I do love my tires.

I agree with most that the 20’s look great on the new RST but I will probably end up with 18’s and then buy KO2’s in 275/65r18 e rated with are 32.09” in diameter. I think they will look just fine and give me a good “all purpose” tire. Good luck!