Tyre recommendations for rural roads

[rockyridgefarm]

We usally spell it t-i-r-e, but I like to take care of friends accross the pond, some...

Anyway, what tires hold up to country roads?

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Dodge B Van, both take LT tires, and I am constantly getting them fixed. I sure don't want my wife or daughters stuck, andriding on unsafe rubber....

 

[beenthere]

Well, our 'country' roads are all asphalt. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Are you talking 'country' roads as being gravel, dirt, or ??????

I run just the M+S (for mud and snow), and the Cooper brand.
Other than nails on 'country' roads, not sure what else would enter into the 'tyre' equation.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

Lessee we have 'okieasphalt' - some concocktion of oil, snot, and gravel
Gravel. Rock. All with plenty of nails, and my personal favorite the ubiquitmus drywall screws...

 

[DKinWA]

Try a 10 ply M/S rated tire. That's all we use around here because the logging roads are heck on tires. I've run nothing but the TOYO M-55 for the past 10 years on my F250 4X4 and haven't had one flat (knock on wood /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif). Prior to that, I used to run a 6 ply LT and was always getting flats. The 10 plys are more expensive, but I know I make it up in time and money saved fixing flats.

 

[EastTexFrank]

When I worked out in New Mexico, I had to meet a surveyor out in what could only be called semi-desert filled with mesquite and other thorn bushes. I actually gave up picking my way through them all and rode with him. He just plowed (ploughed since we are in UK mode) through them all. I asked him what kind of tires he had on his truck and he told me they were 10-ply M+S with Slime. He said they ran rougher on paved roads and if you overfilled them with Slime, it could induce a shudder at high speed but that he never had a flat. I think that if I wanted to avoid flats altogether, that's the route I'd go.

 

[Indydirtfarmer]

I can't recall the "name" they give it, but I've been quite pleased with the wear,performance, and even the price on my (load range E) Michelins. (Both the wife and I drive 3/4 ton Dodge 4WD's) We have, of course, the 4 tires mounted on each truck, a spare UNDER each truck, and a couple mounted spares in the shop. At some point, the 2 spares under the tucks, the 2 spares in the garage get mounted on one truck. Then new rubber gets bought for #2. The 4 best old tires become the spares. That should get us through 125,000 (+) miles. Having 4 spares is about the best gaurentee I have of NOT having flats. (If you're prepared for them, they won't happen.........)

 

[RobertN]

I see lots of Cherokee's with car tires("C" rated) on them.

Best would be a good truck tire. there is a caveat though... Ride... Heavier duty tires have more plys, and are usually thicker. The sidewall is stiffer. Manufacturers usually go for the ride, so they put softer tires on.

My Dodge 3/4 ton specs E rated tires... Since I sometimes haul heavy stuff, I like that anyways.

You might try a AT or MT type tire, and look at a higher rating. You probably have "C" rated tires. Maybe look at a "D" ("E" for the van).

 

[dmccarty]

Mike,

I had SteelTex Firestones on my F350. They held up well but a bolt through the rear tire did 'em in after 50,000+ miles.

I put Pirelli tyres on the truck. I think they are Scropians(sp) STR. The are Load range E. Not sure on the ply but they completely changed the handling on the truck. Almost like a sports car, /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif well a car anyway. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

There is a curve in one of the roads that I travel. With the Firestones I could not drive through the curve at 55mph. I would have to slow down. With these new tires 55 is no problem. I only have a 5,000 miles give or take on them at this point but I am impressed. They where cheaper the Michelins and have as good or better ratings.

Later,
Dan

 

[Jimbrown]

I agree that you need to go to a load range E tire. I have three trucks a jeep, GMC 1500 and a Chevy Avalanch. I have to drive 13 miles of rock/dirt road to get to town. No P rated or standard rated LT tire will take the road. I went load range E, 10 ply rated on all of them and have no flats due to rocks since that time. I do not think brand really matters but I have had the best luck with Coopers. Goodyears were the worse and Dunlaps were fair.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

OK, I did some research, then called my brother-in-law who owns a tire shop. We came down to this: GoodYear Wrangler SilentArmor. These are brand new. They have Kevlar belts in them, are sopposed to be the highest puncture resistance, with the quietest ride and have a fantastic warranty.

Anybody experienced them?