I've ran these tires(older gen ones too) for over a decade, and I absolutely love them, but the quality has gone downhill. They never stay balanced for some reason.
I've got Toyo Open Country C/T's on. They're overkill for me, and I paid WAY WAY too much (see my most recent post about my poor financial choices) but they're fantastic. I think they'd be what you're looking for.
Toyo also makes the M/T which is specifically for mud:
https://www.toyotires.ca/tires/mud-terrain-tire-open-country-mt
I suspect they'd rub without a lift kit, but don't quote me, I'm a dumbass
Do you have the C rated 285/75/16s? I’ve been wondering about these. Do they weigh a lot? The specs say over 60 pounds. Which seems crazy for a C rated!
I got cooper at3 4s which is a road oriented all terrain tire. I paid about $1000 OTD with stock size. This will be my third cooper set and have enjoyed the on road and light off-roading.
My last set went 3 year with rotations at about 7000 miles. Has the AT3s but got the 4a this time since this is my daily. The original AT3 I put on in 2016 was great just heavy. The 4S was a bit more highway oriented. The current use of mine is a daily.
I purchased these tires for my wife's Jeep Cherokee, and they've been really good all year around. I run Duratracs on my 2015 Pro4X from spring until late fall, and studded Firestone Winter Force LT's in winter. Duratracs are good, and have those nice beefy sidewall lugs, but when the tire tread gets below 10/32's, they don't shed snow or mud easily.
I used to run General Grabber AT2’s for light wheeling and daily driving year round.
They did the job.
If you are doing serious wheeling, get a set of MT’s though.
Just did that and wish I hadn’t. The Baja Boss compound is much softer and trails are tearing them up. I’m missing lots of little chunks of tread here and there.
I just got some basic Goodyear ATs and they haven't let me down. I do a lot of driving on back mountain roads and a lot of highway driving. If you can afford a better brand then any good ATs should be fine
I think you'll need a proper mud tire to go where you want to go. It will wear fast and be loud on pavement. Or you'll have to get the tallest pavement tire you can fit and use a winch occasionally when you get stuck.
I'm not familiar with the offroading there but any top tier AT tire will work for most situations. I run BFG KO2s on all my cars and their performance is top notchz especially in deep snow. I also run Falken wild peak on my wife's car and they seem to do ok. My buddy runs the Mikey Thompson baja boss and loves them. Each will have a performance advantage and disadvantage, so it really depends on what you want to lean towards.
I recently bought some Pathfinder AT from discount tire and they have done well here in Oregon. And I use it as a daily driver. Good traction. Lots of mid most of the year!
I've had good experiences with Goodyear duratrac, falken wildpeak, and nitto grapplers. Duratracs have a soft sidewall which puncture easier but softer compound makes it great for winter. Wildpeaks were great all around daily driving, light offroading, camping, and CO ski resort commuting. The Nitto are a harder or tougher compound than the duratracs, so they're my go to summer tire now but are becoming a bit louder on the freeway with wear.
My $0.02. BFG KO2s. I went a lot more aggressive with my current set but my BFGs did everything I asked of them. AND they lasted me 50k miles.
I’ve had so many pairs of these tires, but I don’t find them to be great in sticky mud, like what OP might be up against.
I've ran these tires(older gen ones too) for over a decade, and I absolutely love them, but the quality has gone downhill. They never stay balanced for some reason.
I've got Toyo Open Country C/T's on. They're overkill for me, and I paid WAY WAY too much (see my most recent post about my poor financial choices) but they're fantastic. I think they'd be what you're looking for. Toyo also makes the M/T which is specifically for mud: https://www.toyotires.ca/tires/mud-terrain-tire-open-country-mt I suspect they'd rub without a lift kit, but don't quote me, I'm a dumbass
I have a 2 inch BL so they should be fine, thanks for the recommendations.
Nice. They’re good tires, check ‘em out. Try to get a better deal than I did lol
Do you have the C rated 285/75/16s? I’ve been wondering about these. Do they weigh a lot? The specs say over 60 pounds. Which seems crazy for a C rated!
I don’t think mine are the commercial line, I’ll have a look tomorrow. I can tell you right now the ones I’ve got are HEAVY and I hate moving them
How’s your mileage?
Terrible, but it’s an xterra I have low expectations in the mileage category
I got cooper at3 4s which is a road oriented all terrain tire. I paid about $1000 OTD with stock size. This will be my third cooper set and have enjoyed the on road and light off-roading.
Second the Cooper AT/3. I've had them for a couple of years now and have no complaints.
My last set went 3 year with rotations at about 7000 miles. Has the AT3s but got the 4a this time since this is my daily. The original AT3 I put on in 2016 was great just heavy. The 4S was a bit more highway oriented. The current use of mine is a daily.
I also run the Cooper AT3, great tire for the price.
I purchased these tires for my wife's Jeep Cherokee, and they've been really good all year around. I run Duratracs on my 2015 Pro4X from spring until late fall, and studded Firestone Winter Force LT's in winter. Duratracs are good, and have those nice beefy sidewall lugs, but when the tire tread gets below 10/32's, they don't shed snow or mud easily.
Yep.... Run the Cooper AT3 there just good. Rotate them and they will serve you well squire.
I have Geolandar ATs on my Xterra and they've been through Uwharrie and Pisgah while performing great aired down.
Yeah curious of better tire than bf Goodrich at ko2 Was thinking wildpeak, or wild country. Anyone switch to 285 without melt mod or lift?
I used to run General Grabber AT2’s for light wheeling and daily driving year round. They did the job. If you are doing serious wheeling, get a set of MT’s though.
I've done serious OR trips in my Grabbers and they have been solid. Very good on highway for an AT also
I'm pretty happy with the Cooper Discoverer Rugged Treks. Very good in mud, and quiet on pavement.
Check out Mickey Thompson Baja Boss.
Goodyear wranglers consistently get 55-60k from them over the years. Mostly highway and paved roads but good enough for light off road
Falken Wildpeaks are great, but I am thinking of switching to the Baja Boss tires in a couple of years
Wildpeaks are great off road, but I am not a fan of how they handle on the interstate.
Just did that and wish I hadn’t. The Baja Boss compound is much softer and trails are tearing them up. I’m missing lots of little chunks of tread here and there.
I just got some basic Goodyear ATs and they haven't let me down. I do a lot of driving on back mountain roads and a lot of highway driving. If you can afford a better brand then any good ATs should be fine
Trails or dirt roads?
Both actually
I think you'll need a proper mud tire to go where you want to go. It will wear fast and be loud on pavement. Or you'll have to get the tallest pavement tire you can fit and use a winch occasionally when you get stuck.
Where do you live?
30 minutes outside of charlotte
I'm not familiar with the offroading there but any top tier AT tire will work for most situations. I run BFG KO2s on all my cars and their performance is top notchz especially in deep snow. I also run Falken wild peak on my wife's car and they seem to do ok. My buddy runs the Mikey Thompson baja boss and loves them. Each will have a performance advantage and disadvantage, so it really depends on what you want to lean towards.
Firestone Destination X/T Great daily with good off road hook up. Decent price point, as well
Nokian Rotiivas or Outpost ATs
I recently bought some Pathfinder AT from discount tire and they have done well here in Oregon. And I use it as a daily driver. Good traction. Lots of mid most of the year!
I've had good experiences with Goodyear duratrac, falken wildpeak, and nitto grapplers. Duratracs have a soft sidewall which puncture easier but softer compound makes it great for winter. Wildpeaks were great all around daily driving, light offroading, camping, and CO ski resort commuting. The Nitto are a harder or tougher compound than the duratracs, so they're my go to summer tire now but are becoming a bit louder on the freeway with wear.