Rubber...what are you all rolling?

[Nickleahy23]

my nitto 420s are amazing..no noticable tread wear after 6k miles with bad camber up front, also did just fine in the snow we got while they were still on

 

[Victory Is Mine]

I don't have much experience with many street tires, but If you're wanting to run A/T's on a set of 20's or 17's, you have a few more options based on sizes that manufacturers offer, as opposed to 22's or larger from what I've seen out there. I've never run a set of General of Michelin tires on anything I've owned, so I can't comment on performance. Heard good things about Michelins though. I've run Coopers before, but never been impressed with most of their tires, but I hear good comments about the Cooper LTZ, and they are sharp looking. Also a little cheaper than the Nitto Terra Grappler's I'm running, but I like the Nitto's myself. Also agree with the guys who have mentioned the Bridgestones. I've gotten over 40K miles each out of the (2) sets of Bridgestones I've run on my work truck and it spends a lot of time offroad.

 

[quick66ss]

I got 73,000 out of my stock Bridgestones. If it was summer I would have waited another 10,000 miles easy. They are a smooth riding tire and took very little weight to balance. My Tahoe is no corner burner nor does it need traction out of the hole so the stockers suit me just fine.

 

[05Yukon]

The michelin LTX M/S are great tires and will last a really long time. I have almost 30K on my current set and they are hardly worn. They will last at least 80K if you rotate them right. The new LTX M/S2 is supposed to be even better and last even longer. If your looking for a tire that is a little more agressive but still a great highway tire I would go with the Michelin LTX A/T2.

 

[metelhead]

thanks for all the feedback....

My thinking is an evolution in process here so bear with me-

I believe I'm going with the stock size 17"...however I still want the performance of 20"+ tire, specificially in the handling(or lack of sway in the tire), so just curious if anyone has used an LT's such as "E load" or "D load" tire on the Tahoe?

I looking very hard at the Michelin LTX M/S2 265/70/17 E load ..... Or the 285/70/17 "D load". How would the extra 20mm of width effect the ride..etc..?

 

[05Yukon]

They are going to give you a stiffer ride. I dont know if it will take some sway out of the tire but the sidewalls will be a little stiffer. You may lose some performance though because of the extra weight of the tire. Unless you are towing really heavy loads or driving off road where punctures are an issue an E load is not needed. With a 285 at a full lock at factory ride height you might see a little rubbing. Its hard to say all of these trucks sit a little different some will rub some wont. You are gaining 20mm of width and an inch in height. It is also heavier so it will hurt performance and mileage from the extra weight and more tire on the ground. I hope this helps.