Best AT tire I've ever ran.

[Ratbert]

Full disclosure, I was doing a little ChatGPT experiment. I gave the prompt quoted below to 01-preview and that's what it spit out.

Yeah, I was going to accuse you of that, but that'd be too rude...even for me.

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[BRuby]

Here looks to be a relatively unbiased video showing the pros and cons of 3 different tire models from the same Goodyear brand. Each appealing to a different use case and market sector. Makes for a better comparison than saying I like this one and that is it.

Can also apply to BFG Nitto Nokian General Toyo whatever. Each new tire model is different vs the older version for very specific use case reasons and consumer buying preferences based on specific market factors and market % penetration concerns. I like that they recommended a completely different brand and model for snow use in the comments section. Reflecting they are not really brand loyal to Goodyear. But yet made a video about 3 Goodyear tires.

Whereas many videos posted - are sponsored one way or another. Or are made to generate cash or cred. Have no idea about the OP intentions and if there is any benefit derived - and really do not at all care. Haha! But why would anyone take the time to make and post 3 videos in a forum about the same tire - just for fun and a few random views. Hmm?

 

[2nd 392]

Yeah, I was going to accuse you of that, “but that'd be too rude...even for me.”

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

When I buy tires for cars and SUVs, I go with the ones that are rated for snow and have good traction in wet conditions.

I’m still running the stock KO2 tires, what 37” AT tires are good for daily driving and snow?

 

[Ratbert]

When I buy tires for cars and SUVs, I go with the ones that are rated for snow and have good traction in wet conditions.

I’m still running the stock KO2 tires, what 37” AT tires are good for daily driving and snow?

KO2s aren't exceptional at anything, but after pretty damn good at everything but mud. Some people get really upset that they cling onto pebbles though.

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

KO2s aren't exceptional at anything, but after pretty damn good at everything but mud. Some people get really upset that they cling onto pebbles though.

Right, checking 4 tires and removing the little rocks from treads with a small screw driver is my routine

Heard KO3 is better designed, but will have to wait till 2026 when they release the 37”.

 

[Ratbert]

Right, checking 4 tires and removing the little rocks from treads with a small screw driver is my routine

Heard KO3 is better designed, but will have to wait till 2026 when they release the 37”.

The grooves / channels of the KO3 are quite a bit narrower than the KO2's. I haven't seen it stated anywhere, but to me that implies that they'll hold onto pebbles even more.

 

[Apples491]

When I buy tires for cars and SUVs, I go with the ones that are rated for snow and have good traction in wet conditions.

I’m still running the stock KO2 tires, what 37” AT tires are good for daily driving and snow?

I had Falken Wildpeaks on my Lexus when I had it. They're Triple Peak rated and were fantastic in weather. Super planted. Never felt like they wanted to lose traction. However, i had them in the stock tire size (32s IIRC?) so I can't speak to them in 37s. I also never offroaded them but other people have and seem to like them.

 

[IdowaJeeper]

Here looks to be a relatively unbiased video showing the pros and cons of 3 different tire models from the same Goodyear brand. Each appealing to a different use case and market sector. Makes for a better comparison than saying I like this one and that is it.

This video is nothing but regurgitated Goodyear propaganda using a computer generated voice with an Indian accent.

Really? You think this AI spam video is more helpful than a video from an actual consumer who has run several different tires and shows the actual performance? OK...

Whereas many videos posted - are sponsored one way or another. Or are made to generate cash or cred. Have no idea about the OP intentions and if there is any benefit derived - and really do not at all care. Haha! But why would anyone take the time to make and post 3 videos in a forum about the same tire - just for fun and a few random views. Hmm?

I suppose I'm also a reptilian alien that came from middle earth to fool you obviously intelligent humans into buying a certain tire. Crazy.

 

[Medsker]

Right, checking 4 tires and removing the little rocks from treads with a small screw driver is my routine

A small screwdriver is for simpletons...I use this:

Pick

 

[IdowaJeeper]

this might have actually been useful if you would have shared what other tires you've tried, and what you're comparing to.
otherwise, meh.

There's been dozens over the years, but I'll try to recall what I've run since the 80's, and show pics of them on my rigs.

Federal 351s from Les Schwab on an '87 Pathfinder...

Super Swamper TSLs on a '79 Dodge...

Marshal Powerguard MT's on an `87 Ramcharger...

Wild Country TXRs on a `94 F250 (my favorite until they were discontinued)...

I think I ran the same Powerguard MTs on my `78 Jeep Cherokee Chief as well...

Maxxis Bighorn MTs on a `77 Suburban and then on an `87 Ford E350 4x4 conversion van...

BF Goodrich KO2s on a `97 Suburban...

Cooper Maxx ST on a 2014 Ram 1500 (great tire, but spendy)...

Toyo AT3 on the same Ram (great in dirt and on road, but not great in the snow)...

Milestar Patagonia MTs (siped), (surprisingly good in most everything, just wore quickly).

Goodyear Wrangler Authority (good off-road but too hard and not great in the snow) on `87 YJ and 2019 4Runner...

2005 GMC Yukon with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs...

Cooper Evolution MTs on 2019 4Runner...

Falken Wildpeaks on 2013 Volvo XC60...

So, I've ran a few tires over the years and the Ultra Terrain AT is the best all-around tire that I've found.

 

[2nd 392]

A small screwdriver is for simpletons...I use this:

Pick

Ehh, yea, it’s foldable, but with this one you don’t have to bend over

 

[Opus]

My Michelin A/S tires collect rocks too... just smaller ones.

 

[zouch]

well, yeah, given that collection, i can see where they might be.
that's a pretty wide collection of 'off-center' tires and vehicle combos.

i'm kinda' soured on Goodys products. ( i won't get into the other things the Admins apparently don't want us talking about here. seems they'll edit it out.
)
first 8 Wrangler tires i had each managed to find at least one nail. yes, i had more than 8 flats on 8 tires.
the next set of 5 would balance, but wouldn't ride smooth; turns out there wasn't a single one in the set that wasn't either Out-of-Round and/or Out-Of-True.
much later i tried the early MT/Rs on a fluke; worked well for me with a soft tread face and firm sidewall. of course they discontinued that version and now make something that seems to be very much more Asymmetrical; reports on them have been mixed, at best.

try a set of the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts, and see what you think.

There's been dozens over the years, but I'll try to recall what I've run since the 80's, and show pics of them on my rigs.

Federal 351s from Les Schwab on an '87 Pathfinder...

Super Swamper TSLs on a '79 Dodge...

Marshal Powerguard MT's on an `87 Ramcharger...

Wild Country TXRs on a `94 F250 (my favorite until they were discontinued)...

I think I ran the same Powerguard MTs on my `78 Jeep Cherokee Chief as well...

Maxxis Bighorn MTs on a `77 Suburban and then on an `87 Ford E350 4x4 conversion van...

BF Goodrich KO2s on a `97 Suburban...

Cooper Maxx ST on a 2014 Ram 1500 (great tire, but spendy)...

Toyo AT3 on the same Ram (great in dirt and on road, but not great in the snow)...

Milestar Patagonia MTs (siped), (surprisingly good in most everything, just wore quickly).

Goodyear Wrangler Authority (good off-road but too hard and not great in the snow) on `87 YJ and 2019 4Runner...

2005 GMC Yukon with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTracs...

Cooper Evolution MTs on 2019 4Runner...

Falken Wildpeaks on 2013 Volvo XC60...

So, I've ran a few tires over the years and the Ultra Terrain AT is the best all-around tire that I've found.

 

[Odyssey USA]

A small screwdriver is for simpletons...I use this:

Pick

Funny you say that. After 30 years working on my vehicles, I just got a nice set of picks. I’m used to improvising. Thanks for the reminder on another use for them. lol

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