Tire recommendations

[Interleukin6]

My 2022 1500 LTD LT is now running on Michelin Primacy LTX but I need to replace them. Any recommendations? I am a 99.9% pavement princess. Riding comfort is #1 but also need good traction in heavy snow in New England. Heaviest loading is Costco groceries. No hauling. Thank you.

Edited October 10, 2025 by Interleukin6

[CamGTP]

Honestly for the ride and quality of tire you are after stick with Michelins but go with the Defender LTX M/S2's.

 

Costco I still think has the sale going on for Michelin tires. Those are really one of the most popular tires that is sold here in Minnesota. The company I work for delivers those tires to Costco and Discount more than any other truck tire.

[TheRiver]

I have a Discount Tire house brand on my truck now called Rocky Mountain All Terrain in size 265/70 17.  They have almost 61,000 miles on them, and have at least half the tread left.  I love them.

[ManyCamaroz]

2 hours ago, CamGTP said:

Honestly for the ride and quality of tire you are after stick with Michelins but go with the Defender LTX M/S2's.

 

Costco I still think has the sale going on for Michelin tires. Those are really one of the most popular tires that is sold here in Minnesota. The company I work for delivers those tires to Costco and Discount more than any other truck tire.

 I have been a Michelin fan for years and when it was time to replace the OEM Bridgestone Duelers some years back on my Escalade I put the Defender LTX on it and man was I immediately impressed with the great ride, handling, and further impressed with the durability and wear. My '21 Duramax is about ready for new tires and I'm seriously thinking about going with the LTX2. It currently has the  OEM Wranglers and I really can't complain about them. 

Edited October 11, 2025 by ManyCamaroz

[CamGTP]

They do have the LTX Platinums for the heavy duty trucks now but not in every size. They haven't been out for a long long time either, it's a different looking tire but suppose to be really good.

 

But the LTX M/S2's are just so good as they are.

[GN2018]

Another vote for the Defender LTX. I put them on my Denali when the stock tires got low and am very happy with them.  Quiet and smooth ride.  Living in Michigan, I’ve had them in a few snow storms and they work just fine.  Put the transfer case in Auto and drive.

[JP642]

A fourth vote for Defender LTX - used them on 2 Yukons and will go on my Sierra in the near future

[asilverblazer]

My experience, with Michelins has been poor, so they are a no go for me. 

 

Conversely - I prefer BFGoodrich, All Terrain (up to the KO2) and swore I wouldn't ever use anything else on my trucks. I haven't used the new KO3, but the tighter tread pattern had me questioning them for my needs. Instead, I put HD Terrain on my last purchase. I wouldn't recommend them for a light duty highway tire. I know Michelin and BFGoodrich are same company.

 

All that said - circumstances required us to put new tires on the Yukon Denali and it was a rushed situation where we couldn't really put the tires I WANTED on it (the KO2's aren't in production anymore either and didn't want to rush the decision on the KO3). Its usage is more similar to yours anyways. It currently has a set of 'Ironman' something or other on it. It's a 20" all season-ish tire, that only cost $700.00 for the four. For the money - I can't complain - and wouldn't hesitate to mount them again.

[PureZ71]

Toyo Open Country R/T 

[Atlas]

@Interleukin6 what did you go with? (assuming you purchased tires by now)

[Interleukin6]

Sorry for a late response. I ended up having the original Michelin Primacy LTX at my dealer with a promotion of $1 for 4th tire if buy 3 tires. Thank you all for input above.

[rdonarski]

I have the stock Firestone Transforcer tires on my truck (12K). Last week I backed down to my house to unload the truck (normally park in garage up the hill). My driveway is a little steep and curved.  With 4" of snow on the driveway, I absolutely could not get back up. Definitely won't be buying those tires again. I've never had a problem before getting up the drive with 4WD or AWD.

[customboss]

25 minutes ago, rdonarski said:

I have the stock Firestone Transforcer tires on my truck (12K). Last week I backed down to my house to unload the truck (normally park in garage up the hill). My driveway is a little steep and curved.  With 4" of snow on the driveway, I absolutely could not get back up. Definitely won't be buying those tires again. I've never had a problem before getting up the drive with 4WD or AWD.

I used Winterforce on my TrailBoss and here in Colorado in mountains they did great. Wore fantastic too.