I was wondering if I could get some input on what style or brand of tire works best in Wyoming or Montana's off-roads. Looking to buy a new set of skins for a Ford F-150. Any experience would be appreciated .
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It's hard to beat BFGoodrich tires. They have tough sidewalls which is important where we hunt in NV because there are lots of sharp rocks that tear at the sidewalls and they don't break off chunks of rubber on the rocks. I've had very good luck with them. My last 4 sets have been BFG mud terrains. One drawback is that they are pricey in my size which is 285/75/16. I'm sure an all terrain tire would serve me well since I don't see too much mud out here but when it does get muddy it's pretty bad.
Just my .02 cents.
Just my .02 cents.
6mm Remington
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I've run the Wild Country XTX I believe from Les Schwab for a few years and have had really good luck with those. I make sure I get them siped which helps a lot in traction and in longevity. They are an all season radial with a good aggressive tread. I run the 10 plys as it sure helps in the rocks and cactus.
I'm due for a new set though and have really been looking hard at the Cooper All Season radials. They really got good reviews. I have used the Toyo Open Country before and liked them but man are they expensive.
I'm due for a new set though and have really been looking hard at the Cooper All Season radials. They really got good reviews. I have used the Toyo Open Country before and liked them but man are they expensive.
tdcour
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I ran bfg all terrains on my f150 and nitto terra grapplers. I preferred the bfg. My next set on my new 2500 will be either bfgs or Goodyear duratrac
laxwyo
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Harder tire lasts longer but can chunk off during those times you climb a nasty two-track. Softer tire gets better traction but lots of highway miles can kill em quick.
I've moved away from complete off-road tires and moved to more narrow ones. I think I run Michelin ltx a/s
10 ply is a must as the others have said.
In my experience, a tire isn't going to save you in mud. It's either not bad enough or you need chains.
I've moved away from complete off-road tires and moved to more narrow ones. I think I run Michelin ltx a/s
10 ply is a must as the others have said.
In my experience, a tire isn't going to save you in mud. It's either not bad enough or you need chains.
buckbull
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The best truck tire I have ever owned were Michelin LTX AT. I'm running Hankook Dynapro AT-M right now and have zero complaints. The hankooks were a better value and was short on funds when I needed new tires. I know alot of guys are big fans of bfgoodrich but I had some bad luck with them; although it was close to 25 years ago.
Thanks for the replies all. I'm leaning towards the bfg's or the Goodyear duratracs. Have to check on prices here in Wisconsin. Does anyone also suggest bringing chains for a mid-October Wyoming antelope hunt?
Missed your reply laxwyo. I'll also be running them here in the winter for snow. They should also help getting around on Lake Winnebago during sturgeon spearing season.
laxwyo
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I personally haven't chained up In years but needed them out in red desert this summer, if that says anything. I barely got back to interstate on bitter creek road.
Finsandtines
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I have had great luck with bfg's in the past and now have toyo Mt's. Not sure I would do the bfg's now after what I paid for the toyos and the success I have had with them. Albeit not in Wyoming but damn sure both done a great job in Ohio and Florida on all surfaces imaginable!
xtreme
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I agree with laxwyo and the more narrow tire choice. Narrow tires help a lot and so do 10 ply. I have two sets of discover M/S tires. One set stays in Arkansas and the other is in Colorado. These are good tires but I will be buying something like the BFG next time and getting away from the off road tires and their noise. Southern Colorado tires should still be 10 ply. IMO
Musket Man
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Being that you are from Wisconsin and I would assume you would be going to Wyoming once a year to hunt I would not buy tires specifically for Wyoming. I would get tires that will work well at home for what you normally use your truck for and carry a set of chains. When things get ugly in WY any tire will fill up with mud in no time. If anything will get you through chains will and it doesnt really matter what tire you wrap them around. I never leave home without chains!
Musket Man
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I have Cooper AT3's on my powerstroke and I have been really happy with them except that I got them in November 2012 and i noticed some small cracks in them already. Nothing that I am worried about blowing out yet but I dont think tires that are less then 3 years old should should have cracks already so I cant recommend them to you.
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GOSHENGRUNTER
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Whenever you decide on a tire look on eBay for a seller called tirebuyer. He sells brand new tires but they are a year old...just been sitting on a rack somewhere. I just bought a set of firestone snow tires and saved a lot. I want to say 50percent off. He has thousands of tires. Definatly worth lookin at
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sra61
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I have been running Cooper AT3's for a few years now. We run them on all of our company rigs too. They have a lot of siping for better snow and ice traction. I really like them. I just paid @ $245 ea. with mounting and balancing, tossing the old tires, and hassle free warranty where if I ruin one tire they replace the other three too. They are 285 75R 16's. I would never go anywhere out here without a set of chains in the rig too!
swampokie
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I like to run super aggressive tires on my dodge 1500. I currently run nitto mud grappler 35-12.50 r20. They howl like holy hell but no one ever asks me if the pickup is a 4x4! I don't mind the road noise but I understand that most people do. You will only get 25000 miles out of these tires on a half ton but I have not found a better tire for the generally muddy-sandy unrocky terrain that I live in. I have a car that I put most of my highway miles on so I can get away with the road manners of an awesome mud tire. That being said if you want maximum mileage out of a tire with so so off road performance then u need the bfg all terrain.
