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Old 08-24-2010, 11:47 PM
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I am looking for some good tires. Tires that are good for all season and good on rain/ice/snow. I know winter tires would be the best, but I don't want to have 2 sets of tires - putting winter tires on for only winter.

2005 dodge dakota P245/70R16 and apparently P265/70R16 can be an alternative

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Old 08-25-2010, 07:24 AM
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If you're not looking for big diameter rims/tires, I suggest Michelin LTX-2. Mine are 255/65R16. Stock size. Major improvement over the Goodyears.
 
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Go with the 265/70/16, looks much better than the 245's IMO. What type of tire are you looking for? A street or All Terrain tire, there are quite a few to choose from.
 
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Old 08-25-2010, 08:55 AM
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honestly for the money they are kinda pricey but the BFG Allterrains are good...make the ride a bit more comfortable and also doesn't add road noise at all that i noticed!
 
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I have a hard on for coopers right now. I doubt they have zeons in that size, but the Discoverers are an option
 
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I switch to the 255/65R16 on my wifes Durango and it has a much better ride
 
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I just put a set of Michelin LTX A/T2 in 265/70R16 size. A huge improvment over the stock Goodyear tires. I have to update the picture in my signature. Cost me $909 out the door.
 
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pepboys got the definity dakota a/t "buy 3 and get the 4 tire for a dollar" and they are good tires. i was goin to buy them for my new rims but they don't come on size 18. check them out. good luck !!!
 
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Destinations have always gotten great ratings and everybody who I've ever heard from who owns them loves them, but I don't see too many of them around?

I can't vouch for snow, but the Nitto Terra Grapps I put on my Grand Cherokee (265/70/17s) were VERY affordable ($121.50 per) and they stick to both wet and dry asphalt like velcro. I've even had them in a bit of red clay/mud gettin' to south Georgia fishin' holes and they did surprisingly well...
 
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Nitto Terra Grappler lasted my dad 50k on his H2
 


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