35" Tire Recommendations

[DHW]

So between a 4Runner, a King Ranch F-150, a Raptor, and now the Jeep, I have only ever run KOs or KO2s. I did have a brief affair with the General Grabbers that were a literal mirror copy of the KOs, but I don't count that. Once my current KO2s wear out, I'd like something a little more aggressive tread-wise, but still keeps tire noise as minimal as possible. What tires have you guys run that may fit this description?

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[GATORB8]

I have 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my Ram, good experience through 12k miles so far. Pretty quiet, too.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

I am not sure how aggressive you are looking for, but I run Nitto Ridge Grapplers on my F150 and they have been awesome. I've had no issues in rain or mud. They have been smooth on road and I haven't noticed much of a noise issue. Of course, this may vary on a Wrangler. I also haven't had KO2s to compare with, though.

 

[DHW]

Funny, I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Ridge Grapplers. Are they classified as MT or AT?

 

[GATORB8]

Funny, I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Ridge Grapplers. Are they classified as MT or AT?

Hybrid

 

[MacombRoger]

I have Nittos too. 35"x11.5" so they work on the factory rims which I like. They are MT but low road noise. Good tires, I like them a lot. Oh except for they are HEAVY. They have been pushing a new AT tire lately too.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Funny, I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Ridge Grapplers. Are they classified as MT or AT?

They are a hybrid MT/AT. I needed something that would be good for both, as my truck spends most of its time hauling things around the fields. I have hauled a 2k pound trailer around on the soft dirt and it had great traction. I haven't hauled anything really on pavement to speak to it, but the pavement grip has been fine on both dry and rainy highways. They also don't seem to pick up and fling rocks when going down gravel.

 

[Friday2322]

I've have good luck with Mickey Thompson P3 ATZ's.

 

[nowandthen]

I've have good luck with Mickey Thompson P3 ATZ's.

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What you (OP) should be asking is how do the tires sound after 10-20-30,000 miles? In my experience every type of tire I bought was quiet when new. All get noisier after they wear, some worse than others.

I currently have Mickey Thompson P3 ATZ's. I have about 30,000 miles on them and they are still fairly quiet. They still have a lot of tread left. I would buy them again.

I had Nitto's and they went out of round really fast to the point that they were ruined (cupped). I know a lot of people like Nitto's so maybe I just had bad luck with my set. Still, I don't think I'd buy them again.
My .02.

 

[blnewt]

+1
What you (OP) should be asking is how do the tires sound after 10-20-30,000 miles? In my experience every type of tire I bought was quiet when new. All get noisier after they wear.

I currently have Mickey Thompson P3 ATZ's. I have about 30,000 miles on them and they are still fairly quiet. They still have a lot of tread left. I would buy them again.

I had Nitto's and they went out of round really fast to the point that they were ruined (cupped).
My .02.

Unfortunately the ATZs are no longer available (I have a set waiting in my shed til my Patagonias wear out, should be next month, can't wait!!)

Might look at the newest Mickey Baja Boss AT, the most aggressive AT available and the sidewall biters are as aggressive as almost any tire out there!
https://www.mickeythompsontires.com/light-truck-tires/baja-boss-a-t

If you want something in the AT type tread that's not quite as aggressive the Cooper AT3 gets good reviews
https://coopertire.com/en-us/find-tires/all-tires/discoverer-at3-lt

 

[nowandthen]

Unfortunately the ATZs are no longer available (I have a set waiting in my shed til my Patagonias wear out, should be next month, can't wait!!)

Might look at the newest Mickey Baja Boss AT, the most aggressive AT available and the sidewall biters are as aggressive as almost any tire out there!

Thanks, I'll definitely check them out when these wear out.

 

[Ospreyfe55]

Just put on a set of Nexen Roadian MTX. They are awesome with very minimal noise considering their aggressiveness. Motor Trend did a write up on them and I based that along with my experience with the Nexen brand on my decision. I regret nothing by going with these tires. I also paid $275 a tire for them as well.

https://www.nexentireusa.com/tires/roadian_mtx
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1807-nexen-roadian-mtx-review/

 

[Themistocles]

Well, they are heavy and high-load range, but my experience with the Toyo Open Country MT has been spectacular. They are vey quite, even after substantial wear. Their grip and durability off-road is amazing, and the manners on the road are about as good as could be expected. They are easy to balance, stable, and also seem to wear very well...my last set of Toyo MT 35s (on a Ram 2500 Cummins) got nearly 60k before I replaced it (though the last 5k or so was a touch sketchy).

The problem is they are high load range (stiff side walls) and heavy. But if those two drawbacks don't bother you, it is hard for me to think of a better MT out there.

 

[Jeep&dogs]

I’m running Toyo AT3’s and I am very happy with them. Probably 10k on them so far and still just as quite as the KO2’s. They are a little more aggressive and don’t throw nearly as many rocks as the KO2’s did. I would absolutely buy them again.

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