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17Sierra1500

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I understand the tire subject has been beaten to death but please hear me out. I currently have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 295/55/20. They are E rated tires.  I really like how they look but after running them for 2 years, they are loud and harsh in my 2017 crew cab sierra denali 4x4 6.2L .  I'm looking for a quiet tire with a SL load rating, comfortable ride but aggressive look.

I'll probably be going with 275/60/20 for the new tire size but also considering 285/55/20.  I've been doing tons of research, reading reviews and forums but since I have no experience with the 3 tires in the poll, I'm specifically looking for people with first hand experience switching from an E rated tire to a SL / XL / P rated tire.  I have also owned the Nitto TerraGrapplers and did like them ok but looking for something different.

My truck is mainly driven in the city 85%, highway 10% and about 5% in the country (gravel, muddy fields, etc) while hunting a couple times a year.  I also live in Missouri, so we do see some snow from time to time but that is not much of a concern with 4x4 already.

 

Price is less of a concern but since it is relevant:

Falken Wildpeak               275/60/20 - $238 each or $952 for 4

Toyo OpenCountry AT3   285/55/20 - $234 each or $936 for 4

Toyo OpenCountry AT3   275/60/20 - $266 each or $1064 for 4

Goodyear TrailRunner     275/60/20 - $156 each or $623 for 4

 

I'm getting old and want a smoother ride=lame.   I know the magnaride is not the smoothest, I plan to see if the tires do the trick for me and if not, suspension is next.

 

Many thanks!!

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mikeyk101 Senior Enthusiast

mikeyk101

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I have only tried the Falkens but like them so far. Same size, 275/60R20. I just had them installed back in Dec. I chose them after reading up on the same ones you have as choices. They have a great look and so far not loud. 

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YukonXL04 Enthusiast

YukonXL04

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I have the falkens, 295/60r20, I like them alot.

They aren't as stiff as I thought they would be for E rated so I'm happy. They ride good, have great traction in the snow, ice, water, mud and dry. I have been very happy. They aren't really noisy either. Granted I have exhaust so I don't hear them over that.

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Diamond817 Enthusiast

Diamond817

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You won't find a quieter, smoother riding, better handling, longer lasting, all weather traction tire than the Michelin Defender LTX M/S. Looks good too.

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JimCost2014 Senior Enthusiast

JimCost2014

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That quote is spot on ^^^^^^

 

Put them on our Tahoe with MR suspension, 22" wheels and the ride is great.

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newdude Senior Enthusiast

newdude

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I voted in the "something else" category.  

 

- Continental Terrain Contact AT

- General Grabber APT 

- Firestone Destination AT2

 

I had a set of the Grabber APT for about a year on my summer wheels.  I liked the look of them and noise was very low.  Good ride too.  Ended up switching to the Continental Terrain Contact HT as it was (per Tire Rack testing) a top handling, skid pad and breaking (dry and wet) HT tire for my stock 18" wheels.  I don't have any test data but concur with Tire Rack's results as the handling when pushed on winding roads is quite good.  

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MikeBMW Senior Enthusiast

MikeBMW

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Firestone Destination AT2 as @newdude mentioned are good ( a friend of mine loves 'em) but I stick with the tried and true BFG All-Terrain KO2s for on road and off while still having a bit of compliance on 35 PSI even on the E rating.

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boettcher40 Enthusiast

boettcher40

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I've had great luck with the General Grabber ATX's in the past. I was searching a few months back and ended up finding great reviews on the Falken Wildpeak AT3W's which I pulled the trigger on in 275/60/20 (33"). Absolutely blew me away how they handled in the snow and rain, offroad and are very quiet. 10/10 would recommend for a "budget" A/T tire as they are cheaper than most.

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