And the winner is...Firestone Destination!
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And the winner is...Firestone Destination!
I spent many hours over the past few days researching tires to replace the factory goodyears. It was amazing how much I didn't know about tires.
Mudders - I ruled out aggressive mudders. As cool as they look my truck just isn't going to see serious off road use and the roar of big nobby tires would get old quick on a 3,000 mile highway trip. I settled on researching AT's for ice, snow, dirt road use.
P versus LT - My 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 suspension was tuned for P rated tires, says so right on the B pillar. These LT tires are a lot stiffer which effects ride quality based on the reviews I read. Over the long haul P rated tires should be easier on the suspension components and rattle less things loose in the dash and such as they absorb some of the shocks.
Rotating Weight Versus MPG - This was something I never really paid attention to before reading quite a few reports of people losing 2-4mpg after getting new tires. I found that tires and wheels vary a LOT in weight. The BF Goodrich AT tips the scales at 57 pounds versus 46 pounds for the P rated Firestone Destination AT. That's an extra 44 pounds of rotational weight.
Wheels I'm still researching but so far 20 inch aftermarket wheels vary anywhere from 29 to 46 pounds. I'm using the factory tire/wheel weight at 78 pounds as a baseline to keep close to.
Prices via TireRack.com
BF Goodrich AT KO $280- ruled out, too expensive, too stiff, and too heavy. Fair number of complaints with this tire. I don't like the tread pattern.
Goodyear Silent Armor $229 - ruled out, 44lbs, UTQG rated higher than Firestone but too many complaints, stability, traction.
Firestone Destination AT $164 - Winner! Hard to argue the value at this price and tire has a 50,000 warranty. Tirerack reviews from people running this tire are overwhelmingly positive. Quiet on the highway, great traction in just about everything but mudding, comfortable ride, wearing well, etc.
Mudders - I ruled out aggressive mudders. As cool as they look my truck just isn't going to see serious off road use and the roar of big nobby tires would get old quick on a 3,000 mile highway trip. I settled on researching AT's for ice, snow, dirt road use.
P versus LT - My 2010 Ram 1500 4x4 suspension was tuned for P rated tires, says so right on the B pillar. These LT tires are a lot stiffer which effects ride quality based on the reviews I read. Over the long haul P rated tires should be easier on the suspension components and rattle less things loose in the dash and such as they absorb some of the shocks.
Rotating Weight Versus MPG - This was something I never really paid attention to before reading quite a few reports of people losing 2-4mpg after getting new tires. I found that tires and wheels vary a LOT in weight. The BF Goodrich AT tips the scales at 57 pounds versus 46 pounds for the P rated Firestone Destination AT. That's an extra 44 pounds of rotational weight.
Wheels I'm still researching but so far 20 inch aftermarket wheels vary anywhere from 29 to 46 pounds. I'm using the factory tire/wheel weight at 78 pounds as a baseline to keep close to.
Prices via TireRack.com
BF Goodrich AT KO $280- ruled out, too expensive, too stiff, and too heavy. Fair number of complaints with this tire. I don't like the tread pattern.
Goodyear Silent Armor $229 - ruled out, 44lbs, UTQG rated higher than Firestone but too many complaints, stability, traction.
Firestone Destination AT $164 - Winner! Hard to argue the value at this price and tire has a 50,000 warranty. Tirerack reviews from people running this tire are overwhelmingly positive. Quiet on the highway, great traction in just about everything but mudding, comfortable ride, wearing well, etc.
Last edited by Coolidge; Mar 8, 2010 at 11:20 AM.
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Good Choice.
I just bought 2 sets of Dunlops for my 02 2500 and 97 1500 (recently sold) I've had tire hops on both trucks. Dunlop has replaced 2 on the 2500 (E load rated). Gonna need the other two replaced as the hops are still there. I guess this is due to belt separation problem and doesn't show up until 45-47 mph. Anyway, I won't be buyin Dunlop again. I have heard others having good luck with the Firestones.
I just bought 2 sets of Dunlops for my 02 2500 and 97 1500 (recently sold) I've had tire hops on both trucks. Dunlop has replaced 2 on the 2500 (E load rated). Gonna need the other two replaced as the hops are still there. I guess this is due to belt separation problem and doesn't show up until 45-47 mph. Anyway, I won't be buyin Dunlop again. I have heard others having good luck with the Firestones.
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Now there is someone who did their homework. For many of the same reasons I will be going with this tire when the time comes.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&autoModel=Ram 1500 Sport 4wd&autoModClar=Regular Cab
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....&autoModel=Ram 1500 Sport 4wd&autoModClar=Regular Cab
Last edited by CarGuyOhio; Mar 8, 2010 at 07:28 PM.
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I went with the cooper zeons. Love the looks, handle good, and I also read alot of good reviews on the tires. I have about 1000 miles on them and they seem to be wearing really good. 94rt10ohio, I had a set of those on my old truck and loved them. I think they are a really good all season tire, and they wear really good.
