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I've been running Toyo Open Country A/T's for a long time and happy with them, but now Les Schwab is phasing them out, replacing with Mazama Open Range, at $289/each.  Wow.  I'm willing to pay that if the tires are worth it, but also considering the Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT or similar, at about $190 locally from Tire Rack.  Any experience with either one?  Or a recommendation, and yes, I know this as almost as bad as asking for an oil recommendation.

 

I don't use my truck for actual "off-roading", but a lot of logging roads for hiking access, and we go skiing in the Cascades here in Washington, so snow rating is important. 

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I just put on a set of Cooper AT3 4S tires in 275/65/18 on my Silverado.. Tirerack has a good video on the AT3 4S but, nothing on the LT... The LT is a different rubber compound I believe... Do you have a 1500 or 2500? 

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Call a local shop and ask what they recommend. They will give you copper or equivalent for the same money. Pick a shop that is close to you and convenient as they will be doing warranty work on the tire. Name brand or not you will be happy. Dont get hooked on a brand.

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I’ve heard great things about the General Grabber X3. Apparently, it’s got great wear for a mud terrain. Check out you tube reviews, you may like what you see. Otherwise, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, these are 295/60/20’s (34”)

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3 hours ago, Imcrazy said:

I just put on a set of Cooper AT3 4S tires in 275/65/18 on my Silverado.. Tirerack has a good video on the AT3 4S but, nothing on the LT... The LT is a different rubber compound I believe... Do you have a 1500 or 2500? 

My truck is a 2006, 1500 SLT X-cab 4x4, Z71.  I keep hearing good things about the Coopers.  I had a set of Coopers on my FIAT 124 Spyder in a previous life, and liked them.  Didn't put a lot of miles on them since the FIAT mostly sat waiting for parts.

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15 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

I’ve heard great things about the General Grabber X3. Apparently, it’s got great wear for a mud terrain. Check out you tube reviews, you may like what you see. Otherwise, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, these are 295/60/20’s (34”)

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Hands down my favorite brand of tire. If I can get General I run it.

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21 hours ago, 06pirate said:

My truck is a 2006, 1500 SLT X-cab 4x4, Z71.  I keep hearing good things about the Coopers.  I had a set of Coopers on my FIAT 124 Spyder in a previous life, and liked them.  Didn't put a lot of miles on them since the FIAT mostly sat waiting for parts.

Ok good, I'd stick with the 4S over the LT, softer ride, better compound for all seasons and longer tread life..

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2 hours ago, Imcrazy said:

Ok good, I'd stick with the 4S over the LT, softer ride, better compound for all seasons and longer tread life..

Thanks for taking the time to reply, everyone.  I trolled around the web and that seems to be a good recommended tire, and Discount Tire just a few miles from my house has them for about half the price of the Mazamas, $160 vs $289.  No way I can pay Les Schwab almost $1,358 after tax, valves, balancing, etc., for a set of rubber.

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If you have a 1500, no need to get an LT unless you are outside the tire weight rating or close to it.  I think most half tons cant exceed P rated tires anyway, but some of the trucks towing 8k+ could see a benefit from the higher ply tire when towing.

 

Ive dug through tirerack quite a bit and found you can comfortably depend on your vehicle tire rating specs and specs of the tire.    Going overboard on tire specs when not needed will not help.

 

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, greatmizzou said:

If you have a 1500, no need to get an LT unless you are outside the tire weight rating or close to it.  I think most half tons cant exceed P rated tires anyway, but some of the trucks towing 8k+ could see a benefit from the higher ply tire when towing.

 

Ive dug through tirerack quite a bit and found you can comfortably depend on your vehicle tire rating specs and specs of the tire.    Going overboard on tire specs when not needed will not help.

 

 

 

 

Good point, if you're regularly towing heavy or hauling heavy loads, it might be worth it to go up to LT tires... I rarely haul anything besides my fat @ss around so I stick with P metric.

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7 hours ago, 06pirate said:

Thanks for taking the time to reply, everyone.  I trolled around the web and that seems to be a good recommended tire, and Discount Tire just a few miles from my house has them for about half the price of the Mazamas, $160 vs $289.  No way I can pay Les Schwab almost $1,358 after tax, valves, balancing, etc., for a set of rubber.

I put 275/65/18's on my truck for $210 each installed + tax.. I didn't catch your tire size, I'm guessing 17" rims? Try your local shops, I paid about $50 less going to my Dad's regular mechanic guy and I avoided the crappy service the discount tire dealers all offer in my area.. I needed a tire leak fixed and they couldn't see me for over a week and it took 20 minutes just to get a live person on the phone... I don't have time for service like that.. Obviously your local discount tire maybe better... 

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Yeah, this is a "gentleman's truck"....HAHAHA.  I have a SnugTop canopy on it, and It will likely never see even 800 pounds in the bed.  Now and then I rent a small U-haul 6 x 12 trailer for dragging stuff around.  Tires are currently the Toyo Open Country P265/70/17's and serve me well.  I'll stick with that spec.  Thanks again.

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I’ve heard great things about the General Grabber X3. Apparently, it’s got great wear for a mud terrain. Check out you tube reviews, you may like what you see. Otherwise, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, these are 295/60/20’s (34”)

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I think those are going to be my next tire. 275/65/18. I currently have Terra Grappler G2's...I have roughly 54,000 miles on them. Starting to get squirrelly in the rain..

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I think those are going to be my next tire. 275/65/18. I currently have Terra Grappler G2's...I have roughly 54,000 miles on them. Starting to get squirrelly in the rain..

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They’re great tires for just about every terrain but not to thrilled on their wet performance when it comes to black top. I’ve got approx 15k miles on them and just a couple days ago I was shocked to find them constantly spinning on wet blacktop. I’m not thrilled with them in wet weather, excellent in offroading conditions and literally bullet proof by not showing any pitting or chipping along with zero curb rash at all unlike most every other tire I’ve had like the KO2’s which would pit, chip and show every curb rash.



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