Going to be in the market for some new rubber here shortly. Had enough of the stock Suckyears. Before you guys jump all over me I have been searching for about a week or so on here and havent really found the info that I would like to see.

Truck info is an 08, Quad Cab, 4X4, 20" wheels, 2" leveling kit.

I really like the Zeon LTZs and saw they recently have a new size (according to the cooper website). I also like the Terra Grapplers. Both around around the same price.

I would like to hear some reviews from guys that have actually run these tires.

Heres the sizes I was lookin at

275 / 65 / 20
305 / 55 / 20 (Need wheel spacer?)

Id like to hear mileage, handling, winter/slight offroad traction, and noise.

If you have something else that you really like please cooment as well.

Thanks

 

305/50/20 fits on the stock 20s with no problem. I don't know if 305/55 would clear.



I think the Terra Grapplers are a bit more aggressive, offroad type tire. I picked the LTZs because I don't do any driving like that but want to be able to use my truck as a truck if the need arises. At the same time I don't want to hear the tread screaming while going down the highway. They're 10x the tire the stockers were.

 

LTZ's all the way! Put on my truck a year ago and love them! low road noise and great traction in snow and rain. Have about 15k on them and little signs of wear.

 

I don't think you can go wrong with either one. The Zeons are considered a highway/all-terrain hybrid and the Terra Grapps are considered a true All-Terrain.

Both have above average ratings on dry & wet pavement, both are fairly quiet for a fairly aggressive tread. Both are known to be good as far as wear goes.

I had basically looked at both of these tires about two years ago when putting a 2" lift and replacing tires on my Grand Cherokee (daily driver). I decided on the Terra Grapps because they are just a bit more resistant to punctures and sidewall cuts.

Even though my truck is my main off-road (hunting, fishing, etc.) vehicle, I do take the Jeep off-road quite often camping, fishing, etc. and felt I wanted the little bit of extra strength in the compound.

That's not to say the Zeons are weak in that department either, just that the Nittos, being a true A/T are a little stronger.

Mainly road = flip a coin.

Little more off-road = Nitto.

 

if u crank the tbars youll be able to fit 325 60 20

 

No tbars since its an 08. I do have a 2" leveling kit on it though.

 

ohh ok...well you can go 305 55 20 and have no prob. but i would get the nitto IMO. i had a set of 305 55 20 on my old ram and they rode smooth all they way till they were bald

 

I have the 275/60 /20 on my 08 truck.Have 26,000 on them and there still like new.Awesome in the rain and snow,there is noise on the highway but its a trade off iam willing to take

 

Just after a quick look on Cooper's website and price checking on tread depot, those 275/65/20's are load range E tires, which is a heavier tire, but also substantially more expensive.

For example (using Tread Depot prices) a 275/60/20 LT Zeon (stock size) is going for 182 each, the 275/65/20 load range E tire is going for $290 each. Same thing with the 305/55's cooper only offers them in load range E. maybe thats what your looking for, but you can save some substantial coin by going with either the 305/50's or 275/60's in a standard LT load rating.

Just my 2c

nateroach

 

if the zeons were readily available for 17" wheels id be all over them