First Tire Replacement - Suburban Driving

[BizWiz]

I'm at 39k miles and my OEM Falken Wildpeak A/T tires are smoked. The front tires wore on the inside and outside. The center of the tread is still good. I ran them at 35 to 38 psi. Everyone I talked to said be happy with the mileage that I got out of them.

For my next set of tires I plan to stick with the same tire size. I'm debating between a) Falken Wildpeak A/T b) Falken Wildpeak H/T or c) Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

I will occasionally drive on dirt or gravel when hunting or camping but nothing I need an aggressive tread pattern for.

My priorities are:

a) tire life
b) wet driving
c) road noise

Is there an obvious choice? One I should definitely avoid?

 

[kdoublep]

Not sure what size you're looking for but tons of good tire info here.

Michelin Defenders seem to be popular for what you're looking for. I don't run them nor have I ever but it would be my choice if I wanted that type of tire. I went with Scorpions for a bit more of an aggressive look, however they are quiet and smooth.

 

[John Jensen]

I'm at 39k miles and my OEM Falken Wildpeak A/T tires are smoked. The front tires wore on the inside and outside. The center of the tread is still good. I ran them at 35 to 38 psi. Everyone I talked to said be happy with the mileage that I got out of them.

Poor tire wear because you ran them under-inflated.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3 (snow rated) are probably the best AT tire available.

To meet your priorities look at Hercules Terra Trac AT X-Venture, Continental TerrainClimate A/T, and Michelin Agilis Crossclimate. Michelin Defenders are popular, but IMO overrated, I would never buy them again.

I speak from experience with using all the brands I've mentioned

 

[theblet]

venoms have been good to me

 

[HSKR R/T]

I'm at 39k miles and my OEM Falken Wildpeak A/T tires are smoked. The front tires wore on the inside and outside. The center of the tread is still good. I ran them at 35 to 38 psi. Everyone I talked to said be happy with the mileage that I got out of them.

For my next set of tires I plan to stick with the same tire size. I'm debating between a) Falken Wildpeak A/T b) Falken Wildpeak H/T or c) Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra

I will occasionally drive on dirt or gravel when hunting or camping but nothing I need an aggressive tread pattern for.

My priorities are:

a) tire life
b) wet driving
c) road noise

Is there an obvious choice? One I should definitely avoid?

The non-factory Wikdpeaks are good

As for your tire wear, that was due to underinflation. I ran mine at 45 front and 37 rear when I was running the factory tires. The ride was better as well.

When you get new tires, you will have to find the pressure that works best for them as it will be different.

 

[jws1982]

Michelin Defender LTX M/S. I’ve been running them for 30k miles and they’re still as good as they were new. My driving profile and tire priorities are very similar to yours.

 

[Biga]

I would consider the Michelin Defender or Continental Terrain Contact in either the HT or the AT which still does good on wet pavement.

 

[1923bob]

Poor tire wear because you ran them under-inflated.

Falken Wildpeak A/T3 (snow rated) are probably the best AT tire available.

To meet your priorities look at Hercules Terra Trac AT X-Venture, Continental TerrainClimate A/T, and Michelin Agilis Crossclimate. Michelin Defenders are popular, but IMO overrated, I would never buy them again.

I speak from experience with using all the brands I've mentioned

I just went with Mickey Thomphson Baja Boss A/T So far so good

 

[HSKR R/T]

I have 35x12.50R20 Radar Renegade AT-Pro. Can't comment on treadlife yet, but they handle snow good, have decent wet traction, and good dry traction. Have even done some light off roading, and muddy roads. And are probably one of the cheaper options, if price is a concern.

 

[1923bob]

I have 35x12.50R20 Radar Renegade AT-Pro. Can't comment on treadlife yet, but they handle snow good, have decent wet traction, and good dry traction. Have even done some light off roading, and muddy roads. And are probably one of the cheaper options, if price is a concern.

look good. I cant comment on treadlife yet my self and no snow in San Diego but they look cool.

 

[CalvinC]

If you don't need Snow traction I'd give the Continental Terrain Contact A/T a try.
Otherwise I have run the Yokohama Geolander O018 several times (Great road manners, quiet, decent off road, decent water traction & evacuation, decent snow and ice traction), and currently run the Bridgestone Dueller Revo 3 (all the same qualities, except fantastic snow and water traction/handling).

 

[kdoublep]

I just went with Mickey Thomphson Baja Boss A/T So far so good

I was looking at them but got the Scorps for $200 ea. Couldn't resist.

I was worried about noise and ride with Mickeys. Glad to hear they're working out. They're on my future list.