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[AzScorpion]

Hello folks. I have read a ton of posts on tires and need some advice.

I have a 2020 XLT RWD with 17" Magnetic wheels and Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts at 255/65. I have Eibachs on rear and installing on front soon with most likely 2.25" lift. I think I am set on upgrading to a 265/70/R17 tire on the stock wheels.

I pretty much drive around the city. No real highway or off road driving. I like the look of K02's, Grapplers, Falkens, etc. I want to upgrade tires purely for aesthetic purposes but am concerned about 1) performance in rain since I am in SW Florida, 2) road noise, and 3) added weight.

Which tire would you recommend to meet my concerns?
1) BFG K02
2) Nitto Ridge Grappler
3) Falken Wildpeak

Thanks in advance!

I've had the Ridge Grapplers on my Ranger now for about 1 1/2 years and a bit over 12,000 miles on them. We don't get much rain here but the times we have they've been fine. Weight wise they are about 8.5 lbs heavier than the stock ones and really didn't notice much difference. As far as road noise I love them! Very quiet on the street yet still have as aggressive look and are great off road.

Mine are the same size 265/70/17 on the stock sport wheels. I bought them online here.

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[Sign1941]

Switched out the OEM tires for some Pirelli Scorpion A/T Plus - 265/70R17E
Love the tires, the ride quality and very low road noise is incredible!

 

[doug910]

Hello folks. I have read a ton of posts on tires and need some advice.

I have a 2020 XLT RWD with 17" Magnetic wheels and Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts at 255/65. I have Eibachs on rear and installing on front soon with most likely 2.25" lift. I think I am set on upgrading to a 265/70/R17 tire on the stock wheels.

I pretty much drive around the city. No real highway or off road driving. I like the look of K02's, Grapplers, Falkens, etc. I want to upgrade tires purely for aesthetic purposes but am concerned about 1) performance in rain since I am in SW Florida, 2) road noise, and 3) added weight.

Which tire would you recommend to meet my concerns?
1) BFG K02
2) Nitto Ridge Grappler
3) Falken Wildpeak

Thanks in advance!

To be completely frank here, you'll notice a pretty big difference (in a poor way on-road) if you upgrade to that size and aggressiveness. They'll all be fine in the rain and inclement weather, but there will definitely be a loss in MPG, increase in road noise, and relatively sluggish accel/braking on the streets. Those three A/T tires are among the best A/T tires and will have far superior on-road characteristics compared to say a M/T tire, but if you're coming from the Duelers, you will definitely notice a decrease in on-road performance.

The three tires that you mentioned are among the most aggressive A/T tire you can buy and best value as well (and yes, agreed that the tread patterns look the coolest too). If you can sacrifice some on-road poor characteristics, go for it. But if you want to retain some superior on-road tire characteristics, go for Hankook Dynapro ATMs or the Conti TerrainContacts in that size.

 

[GAR2912]

To be completely frank here, you'll notice a pretty big difference (in a poor way on-road) if you upgrade to that size and aggressiveness. They'll all be fine in the rain and inclement weather, but there will definitely be a loss in MPG, increase in road noise, and relatively sluggish accel/braking on the streets. Those three A/T tires are among the best A/T tires and will have far superior on-road characteristics compared to say a M/T tire, but if you're coming from the Duelers, you will definitely notice a decrease in on-road performance.

The three tires that you mentioned are among the most aggressive A/T tire you can buy and best value as well (and yes, agreed that the tread patterns look the coolest too). If you can sacrifice some on-road poor characteristics, go for it. But if you want to retain some superior on-road tire characteristics, go for Hankook Dynapro ATMs or the Conti TerrainContacts in that size.

Thanks for the feedback Doug, appreciate it!

 

[Swingpure]

Totally stock on 265 70 17. They fill up the wheel wells better.

I like the look of your General Grabbers. I never considered them, but just researched them and they are a very good tire.

 

[Swingpure]

Oh yeah, that's definitely the right size for these trucks. That OD fills out the wells perfectly at stock height and I think it will look awesome with a level kit as well.

Your tires look great!

Although I am inexplicably drawn towards tires with white lettering on them, ultimately I will purchase the exact size and brand of tires as yours and put them on the same wheels. Thanks for showing them,

 

[808matt]

To be completely frank here, you'll notice a pretty big difference (in a poor way on-road) if you upgrade to that size and aggressiveness. They'll all be fine in the rain and inclement weather, but there will definitely be a loss in MPG, increase in road noise, and relatively sluggish accel/braking on the streets.

my gf told me I needed bigger tires but i told her the added weight will drop my mpgs. She then told me I’ll just have to deal with it. So I told her I was going to get her an annual bus pass for her to reduce the overall weight when I drive.... big mistake, I’ve been sleeping on the couch ever since

 

[Straitbad01]

265/70/17 Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP:

Stock suspenson:

With Fox Performance upgrade:

I have this same setup but it absolutely killed my mpg, went from 24 combined to 19. With tire calibration with ForScan done as well. Did you get the same effect??

 

[sheashelby]

Thought I would add to the thread.

Cooper Discoverer AT-3 LT265/70R17 E

No rubbing or anything like that.

Also something I saw a while back (it's a little outdated), but something that I looked at during my tire search.

https://expeditionportal.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/

 

[Ranger Danger01]

Need to add mine to this list... Goodyear Duratrac 265/70/17 with RC 2.5" Level Kit. Love the new tires and level...even my wife loves it (although being short, i might have to get step bars in the near future...lol)

 

[Ross Smith]

Ill add now that I got tires put on today..
Autospring 2 inch leveling kit with 265/70/17 falken wildpeaks.

 

[Duwop]

Ill add now that I got tires put on today..
Autospring 2 inch leveling kit with 265/70/17 falken wildpeaks.

I like that wheel tire combo too, this was first trip to the woods

 

[Espo78]

Raceline Gauge

Did you get the 17x9 -12 or one of the other options they have?

 

[Covid_Ranger]

With a level. They fit fine without the level kit with no rubbing.

Does the performance feel sluggish at all with the bigger tire? Love the way it looks but Ive got a tune and love how mine performs at the moment on stock

 

[the5Gmartian]

LT265/70/R17 General Grabber ATX E. You will notice a little bit of performance loss (I have no tune on mine yet because I need to find a pc, mac isnt compatible ?), but the tires ride fantastic and they are just as quiet as stock. They handle great as well.

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