Jump to content

Which tire?

GAMark

By GAMark
in 6.6L Gas V8 (L8T)

 Share

Tires  

14 members have voted

You do not have permission to vote in this poll, or see the poll results. Please sign in or register to vote in this poll.

Recommended Posts

GAMark Enthusiast

GAMark

Posted
Posted (edited)

She is starting to come together.

1. Window Tint

2. Running boards  (So my old ass can get in.)

3. MX4 bed cover

4. Husky Bed mat.

Edited by GAMark
  • Replies 37
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

MORSNO
MORSNO

Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you jus

GAMark
GAMark

The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck in most conditions off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map, yes, I am that old, and the tires would not m

MORSNO
MORSNO

I hear you!  A good All Terrain (AT) tire works best for most people, Michelin makes an AT tire, but it's pretty mellow.  That is why I switched to the Cooper AT3 LTX tires.  I did have one fail in th

Posted Images

MORSNO Enthusiast

MORSNO

Posted
Posted

Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you just can't beat the quality of a Michelin tire.  

  • Like 2
GAMark Enthusiast

GAMark

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
On 4/15/2026 at 10:40 AM, MORSNO said:

Of those three tires, I'd say the Bridgestone AT, I've had problems in the past with the original BFG AT and KO2.  Recently I've ran two sets of Cooper LTX AT3's and now went back to Michelin, you just can't beat the quality of a Michelin tire.  

The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck in most conditions off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map, yes, I am that old, and the tires would not move my truck even in 4 wheel drive. This was in the winter, and it was cold as hell while winching the truck back onto the road. I said to myself that day I will never run pure street tires on my truck again.

Edited by GAMark
  • Like 2
MORSNO Enthusiast

MORSNO

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, GAMark said:

The problem I have with Michelin is that they suck everywhere off-road. And can share one story where I was running them pulled off to read a map yes, I am that old, and the tires would not move my truck even in 4 wheel drive. This was in the winter, and it was cold as hell while winching the truck back onto the road. I said to myself that day I will never run pure street tires on my truck again.

 

I hear you!  A good All Terrain (AT) tire works best for most people, Michelin makes an AT tire, but it's pretty mellow.  That is why I switched to the Cooper AT3 LTX tires.  I did have one fail in the middle of nowhere Montana, but it was from the first run of the tire and carrying a heavy load in 96-degree weather.  Photo of tire still holding air.....

IMG_3933.jpg

  • Like 1
  • Confused 1
rjgvt Enthusiast

rjgvt

Posted
Posted

My 2024 AT4HD came with OEM BFG KO3's, probably a little different than the ones from a tire shop. I like them for mid-April to mid-October. I run a studded snow tire on GM wheels for the other 6 months. I just swapped them over today. 

 

I'd replace the KO3's with another set when the time comes. 

 

CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

CamGTP

Posted
Posted

The new Michelin LTX MS2's if you can get them are some of the best on the market now for a on road and light off road. My work sells those like nobodies business in the winter time here, by far the best selling tire here.

 

Of the ones you posted I'd go Falkens. Or look into the Toyo Open Country AT3's if they have your size, great tire. Have them on my parents Silverado.

No F-bdy Bs Enthusiast

No F-bdy Bs

Posted
Posted

I've heard a few shops mention that BFGs are good on traction and wear, but are a ****** to balance, and you must constantly rebalance them over their lifetime. 

  • Like 1
asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

asilverblazer

Posted
Posted

Every tire I've tried other than BFG All-Terrain has been a let down at best and disaster at worst. 

 

Actually, every tire other than BFG has been that way.

 

I know they (BFG) are owned by Michelin - but every Michelin tire I've had has been a disaster of one form or other. I won't buy them and tell everyone I know the same. 

 

 

  • 2 weeks later...
GAMark Enthusiast

GAMark

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent

 Installed this morning.

Tire.JPG

Edited by GAMark
  • Like 1
  • Sad 1
GAMark Enthusiast

GAMark

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Not one of the 4 tires was over 12 on the Road Force machine.

  • Like 1
c4racer2 Enthusiast

c4racer2

Posted
Posted

Personally I wouldn't run that tire - I only run snowflake rated tires, even if I might still run dedicated snow tires part of the winter.  KO3's are at least snowflake rated - they may not be fantastic in the snow, but they are decent for at least the first half of treadwear.  The OEM versions ride quite nicely IMHO.  I had a set of KO2's on a Colorado and had no issues with them other than getting a bit loud as they wear past halfway.  I also had the cooper 4S and won't run that tire again - not nearly good enough in the snow, and not very good at all offroad.

GAMark Enthusiast

GAMark

Posted
  • Author
Posted
13 hours ago, c4racer2 said:

Personally I wouldn't run that tire - I only run snowflake rated tires, even if I might still run dedicated snow tires part of the winter.  KO3's are at least snowflake rated - they may not be fantastic in the snow, but they are decent for at least the first half of treadwear.  The OEM versions ride quite nicely IMHO.  I had a set of KO2's on a Colorado and had no issues with them other than getting a bit loud as they wear past halfway.  I also had the cooper 4S and won't run that tire again - not nearly good enough in the snow, and not very good at all offroad.

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a premium, all-terrain tire designed for modern SUVs and light trucks, balancing rugged off-road capability with a quiet, comfortable on-road ride. It features a unique sawtooth tread design, 3D sipes, and is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified for severe snow service.

  • Like 1
c4racer2 Enthusiast

c4racer2

Posted
Posted
2 hours ago, GAMark said:

The Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent is a premium, all-terrain tire designed for modern SUVs and light trucks, balancing rugged off-road capability with a quiet, comfortable on-road ride. It features a unique sawtooth tread design, 3D sipes, and is 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certified for severe snow service.

OK thanks - good to know - the website didn't make that very clear.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.5k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,920
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    Frank V
    Newest Member
    Frank V
    Joined

  • Who's Online   6 Members, 0 Anonymous, 1,051 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • bwiese
      seat base height *lowering* (base 40/20/40 seat, 2026 1500 WT std cab)

      By bwiese · Posted

      Folks, Have a great new 2026 WT  (std cab, 2.7/4WD) w/base 40/20/40 mech adj bench "fake buckets"  (with lower and upper center console) heavy vinyl seats.  Overall the seats are very comfortable and the vinyl is heavy and appears less likely to 'split out'. Am very tall (6'5")  + a bad back/osteporosis/former hyperparathyroidism so ease/range of movement is a bit restricted.  The truck rides a bit high and I use a nerf step bar w/my left foot to step in, then I put right foot/leg in, drag my butt in  & get seated.  Worked fine in my 2018 RAM quadCab. But I end up dragging my butt over the left raised sidecushsion area of vinyl seat, and due to texture there's fair amount of traction on slide inward.  (ArmorAll didn't improve.) If the seat were even ~1/2" - 3/4" lower it'd be helpful, but base seats just have the forward/backward underseat bail and the side lever for tilt which really doesn't affect seat height.   I really don't want to 'de-puff' the left side sidecushion forming the  fake 'bucket'. I know one company sells 'seat elevator blocks':  but is there a simple way of lowering the height of the driver seat instead?   Thanks Bill W San Jose  
    • bwiese
      on-wheel cellphone control: 2026 1500 WT (2.7L 4WD std cab)

      By bwiese · Posted

      I have a basic 2026 1500 WT  (2.7L/4WD reg cab shorttbed). Comfy, generally happy with electronics/radio - but is there a way I can add switches to steering wheel right-side position (curr. empty) so I can adjust volume, push phone button to voice dial, etc? Bill W San Jose  
    • Tyler Gibbs
      Travel Trailer 2024 2500 HD 6.6 Gas Engine ?

      By Tyler Gibbs · Posted

      The curb weight on a 1 ton crew cab long bed is around 7k lbs.  Now, I don't know where you went to school but 9k is not more than 2x 7k lbs. More than 2x 7k lbs would be 14k+.   With that said, obviously yes you're going to feel a 9k lb trailer when slowing down.  I already said, when accelerating.  When changing lanes?  No.  But if you look at the context of what was quoted, the original person said, "after a mile or two..." which means that would be after the accelerating portion and you're driving a generally steady pace.  Please do learn to read and comprehend.
    • sFrank
      2026 Silverado Range AFM DFM ECU loaction

      By sFrank · Posted

      So I purchased the Range unit for my 2026 and I am seeing different locations suggested for the ECM . Can anyone confirm wither under hood, left side or right side or behind the wheelwell?
    • No F-bdy Bs
      Dave's Auto (custom engine builder) tear down of L8T

      By No F-bdy Bs · Posted

      Like I've said before. Di and Carbon buildup is not that big of a concern. Engine had minimal buildup, and that engine was obviously not super well maintained. Do regular oil changes, and you're gtg as long as the rest of the truck lasts. Also, the High Pressure FP that people ****** about, but can't tell you why.  Now, I wish they'd trash the variable oil pump. No real world issues with them, but I'll gladly eat whatever miniscule MPG it's saving me in favor of more oil at all RPMs.    Curious to see his assessment of the 7.3 compared to the 6.6. I expect he'll praise the port inj, but from a structural standpoint, the 6.6 is as robust as any engine out there.    Not to take away from the 7.3. I feel it's equally as good as the 6.6.     As to heat on the rear cyls, I'd have to see numerous examples before I'd say it's an issue. Especially not knowing the history of that engine. For all is known, they could have blown a rad hose, and ran it hot, and the 2 rear cyls may be the first to get hot in a low coolant situation, but not be an issue aside from that. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...