Getting 265/70-r17 Tires - Need recommendations

[BlueBallz]

Bought my Ranger in 2023, it is a xlt fx4 stock tires and no lift. Getting new tires sized at 265/70-17 since that seems to be the size with no modifications needed. I do the occasional light off-roading and am on road 80% of the time. I haul a bass boat occasionally. What tire brands and load rating do you all recommend? Please include pics if possible!

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[AzScorpion]

On my 2019 I changed tempt to the Toyo Open Country AT3 115T and really loved them. They're very quiet on the street and aggressive enough for off road. I did have the suspension changed out to Eibach but as you can see there's more than enough room if it were stock.

 

[Joeiconic]

In case you want to go a different direction - I recently pulled off my all terrains because they became unacceptably noisy at only 35,000 miles, and went a different route and installed Michelin LTX M+S in 265/70. They are fantastic on the road, quiet and comfortable. I don’t tow anything heavy, but they are XL rated. My “off-roading” is limited to gravel and forest service roads and the Michelins are fine for that purpose.

 

[dozxab]

Similar usage for me. Continental Terrain Contact AT. Never heard of the category but they are on road all terrains. They ride nice, very quiet and highly rated. I did lift the front 3/4".

 

[fusseli]

P rated Grabber ATX -- all the grip of an aggressive LT without the weight and mpg hit.

 

[NOVA_Ranger]

I buy Jeep Rubicon take-off MTs (new owners always NEED bigger tires), and I usually get a set of 5 for around $500.

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

TOYO Open Country A/T III

Prior to delivery in 7/2020, had my dealer install Toyo Open Country AT3 LT265/70R17 together with the Ford Performance Tuned Fox 2.0 Level kit.

Firm controlled ride. Great on/off road and not rock magnets. Road trips average 22-25MPG. LT's are heavier with a little more "thud" with potholes and uneven seams. If I didn't drive rocky roads, I would not have bought LT's. Quiet with slightly more tread whine after a few thousand miles.

Older pic, new truck. First drive home from dealer!

 

[Grandaccess]

I like Coopers and WildPeak, I dont think I have ever run stock tires LOL
where is the fun in a stock truck?

 

[tm1506]

I'm using the Cooper Dicoverer Road + Trail in 265/70/17 with the Ford Performance leveling kit. They are quieter and better in the rain than the Hankook ATM/LT 's that came on the truck. Haven't used them in the snow yet.

 

[JohnnyO]

Mastercraft A/T's, they're Cooper's bargain brand. Tread is similar to the Falken Wildpeak.
I had Cooper AT3's before but wasn't happy with the tread life. Might as well get the cheap stuff.

 

[Frenchy]

My pick is the Firestone Destination XT. Yes it is available in that size and it has great Wet and Winter Traction.

 

[tugger50]

I went with BFG Trail Terrain in stock size. Good reviews and I find them to be quiet on the Hwy, good in the rain, snow & ice, 3 peak rated. Fuel mileage remained same as stock Bridgestones.

 

[kieefer]

In case you want to go a different direction - I recently pulled off my all terrains because they became unacceptably noisy at only 35,000 miles, and went a different route and installed Michelin LTX M+S in 265/70. They are fantastic on the road, quiet and comfortable. I don’t tow anything heavy, but they are XL rated. My “off-roading” is limited to gravel and forest service roads and the Michelins are fine for that purpose.

+1 on the Michelins

 

[Raygunn]

I'm using the Cooper Dicoverer Road + Trail in 265/70/17 with the Ford Performance leveling kit. They are quieter and better in the rain than the Hankook ATM/LT 's that came on the truck. Haven't used them in the snow yet.

I know this is an older post, just wanted to see how you like your Coopers after some time/miles?
Your Ranger looks great, by the way.

 

[tm1506]

I know this is an older post, just wanted to see how you like your Coopers after some time/miles?
Your Ranger looks great, by the way.

Thanks! I still like them a lot! Only got to use them in a little bit of snow but they were fine and the wet performance is great. I lost a little bit of mileage but also attribute some of that to leveling the front end.

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