Help me decide on tires for mileage!

WoodRep · 01-12-2009, 01:10 AM

OK guys, I have had good success with my 295/70/17 Nitto Terra grapplers. They will be hitting the wear indicators in a few months so I'm gettin ready to shop.

I've got 373's, auto, and the leveling kit and am debating on going to a tall and narrow tire. So far I am debating with myself over a 285/70 or a 285/75. I don't think that I want to drop back down to a 265/70 since I've had them before and don't care for the RPM range to keep the truck at 70. Hit me with some opinions.
Thanks

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WoodRep · 01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Bump! Don't be scared!!!

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Devilman · 01-12-2009, 09:42 PM

what mileage did you get out of the terra grapplers?

***stupid_productions*** · 01-12-2009, 09:54 PM

The 285/75/16s I got are pretty nice... I'd stick with the Terra Grapplers probably, the only tire I may go back to is the BFG A/T

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WoodRep · 01-13-2009, 12:03 AM

I was averaging about 16-17 mpgs out of this setup. Usually 60/40 hwy/city. I can't dog the terragrapplers though, I have pulled off about 45,000 miles out of them and they are still wearing pretty smooth. The 295's are a D range tire, forgot the weight rating, and max psi. at 65psi. I'm thinking that going to a load range E tire like the Duragrappler might give me some more mpg edge.

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Devilman · 01-13-2009, 12:29 AM

i dont know as far as mpg goes on the tires but tha dura grapplers dont from what ive heard last as long as the terras do mileage wise

DieselRookie · 01-13-2009, 04:32 PM

I would get Michelin LTX AT2 in a 285/70. You'll get great mileage from them. Smooth riding too.

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**Discount Tire Direct** · 01-13-2009, 05:07 PM

DieselRookie makes a great suggestion. These are one of the few AT tires that offer a tread rating and at 500, you will get some great miles out of them.

Your Terra Grapplers are also a good choice, especially with the success you have already had from running them.

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WoodRep · 01-20-2009, 01:43 AM

Thanks for the replies, I hadn't really though about Michelin's due to alot of the sidewall cracking stories a few years back. I might check them out too.

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ESAFO · 01-20-2009, 09:09 AM

hey "WoodRep", i'm in the same boat as u. talked directly 2 NITTO, cuz thats what i was leaning heavely towards also. 4 the mileage u want the DURA, plus a E rating. 285-75-17is the tallest 17 they have at 33.86, will work on stock wheels.

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WoodRep · 01-21-2009, 11:58 PM

Thanks, I am liking those tires, but curious how they are in the rain. Theres no siping? I ran Firestones that looked similar to that treadpattern on my 00 7.3 dually and they went forever on miles. Still searching...

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**Cummins in Kansas** · 01-22-2009, 02:17 AM

The dura grapplers have a TON of sipping! I have sold a ton of dura grapplers and so far all of my customers have really liked them a lot. Our shop truck is a 1 ton duramaxipad with well over 55,000 towing miles and plenty of tread left. A friend that has a exhaust shop accross the street from our shop has a set on his 3/4 ton duramaxipad and hauls mules every weekend all over and the tires still look new with about 20,000 on them so far. All of my customers have said they do great on snow and ice. Have yet to hear any news about rain traction yet though. I'm guessing with the amount of sipping the should do good.

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01-12-2009, 01:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
WoodRep Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WoodRep's Truck Pics	Help me decide on tires for mileage! OK guys, I have had good success with my 295/70/17 Nitto Terra grapplers. They will be hitting the wear indicators in a few months so I'm gettin ready to shop. I've got 373's, auto, and the leveling kit and am debating on going to a tall and narrow tire. So far I am debating with myself over a 285/70 or a 285/75. I don't think that I want to drop back down to a 265/70 since I've had them before and don't care for the RPM range to keep the truck at 70. Hit me with some opinions. Thanks __________________ '05 Quad-Cab 4X4, Amsoil Nano drop-in, gutted torque tube, silencer MIA, TAG, BMK-11 bypass, SmartyJr., Dipricol Optix Trans/EGT/Boost, 2" leveled, 295's on H2's, Rancho 5k's front 9k's rear, 51" Donaldson, still don't like obama

01-20-2009, 09:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
ESAFO Sold, Please Delete! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: HUBBARD, OHIO Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 48 Posts ESAFO's Truck Pics	hey "WoodRep", i'm in the same boat as u. talked directly 2 NITTO, cuz thats what i was leaning heavely towards also. 4 the mileage u want the DURA, plus a E rating. 285-75-17is the tallest 17 they have at 33.86, will work on stock wheels. __________________ 04.5 QCSB 2500>4x4 Laramie>Auto>4.10'z>AFE Stg II>Silencer Ring "MIA">2nd Gen Intake Horn>STR8 Pipe/6in.Tip>Superchip>Escort x50 "BLUE" (cop catcher)> 285/75 Terra Grapplers

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01-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
WoodRep Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WoodRep's Truck Pics	Bump! Don't be scared!!! __________________ '05 Quad-Cab 4X4, Amsoil Nano drop-in, gutted torque tube, silencer MIA, TAG, BMK-11 bypass, SmartyJr., Dipricol Optix Trans/EGT/Boost, 2" leveled, 295's on H2's, Rancho 5k's front 9k's rear, 51" Donaldson, still don't like obama

01-12-2009, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Devilman Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: corsicana, texas Posts: 405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Devilman's Truck Pics	what mileage did you get out of the terra grapplers?

01-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
*stupid_productions* Cummins Power Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lloydminster, SK Posts: 838 Thanks: 35 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts stupid_productions's Truck Pics	The 285/75/16s I got are pretty nice... I'd stick with the Terra Grapplers probably, the only tire I may go back to is the BFG A/T __________________ '98 2500, C/C, S/B, 12v, 5spd, 4x4, CAI, TST #12/BoostElbow, 4kGSK, BD Exhaust Manifold, AutoMeter Gauges, Bullydog 4" TB Straight Pipe, AR Outlaw IIs with Nitto Terra Grapplers. '04 Sterling Acterra 3-ton, Picker/toolboxes/deck truck '79 Chevy C10 (Big 10) Scottsdale, R/C, L/B, 350-4bbl, 3spd auto www.stupidproductions.ca

01-13-2009, 12:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
WoodRep Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WoodRep's Truck Pics	I was averaging about 16-17 mpgs out of this setup. Usually 60/40 hwy/city. I can't dog the terragrapplers though, I have pulled off about 45,000 miles out of them and they are still wearing pretty smooth. The 295's are a D range tire, forgot the weight rating, and max psi. at 65psi. I'm thinking that going to a load range E tire like the Duragrappler might give me some more mpg edge. __________________ '05 Quad-Cab 4X4, Amsoil Nano drop-in, gutted torque tube, silencer MIA, TAG, BMK-11 bypass, SmartyJr., Dipricol Optix Trans/EGT/Boost, 2" leveled, 295's on H2's, Rancho 5k's front 9k's rear, 51" Donaldson, still don't like obama

01-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Devilman Cummins Nut Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: corsicana, texas Posts: 405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Devilman's Truck Pics	i dont know as far as mpg goes on the tires but tha dura grapplers dont from what ive heard last as long as the terras do mileage wise

01-13-2009, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
DieselRookie Diesel Head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts DieselRookie's Truck Pics	I would get Michelin LTX AT2 in a 285/70. You'll get great mileage from them. Smooth riding too. __________________ -2007- 5.9, 48RE, Leveled, 5" TBE, Amsoil CAI

01-13-2009, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Discount Tire Direct Discount Tire Direct Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 399 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Discount Tire Direct's Truck Pics	DieselRookie makes a great suggestion. These are one of the few AT tires that offer a tread rating and at 500, you will get some great miles out of them. Your Terra Grapplers are also a good choice, especially with the success you have already had from running them. __________________ America's Largest Independenly owned Wheel and Tire Retailer www.discounttire.com

01-20-2009, 01:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
WoodRep Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WoodRep's Truck Pics	Thanks for the replies, I hadn't really though about Michelin's due to alot of the sidewall cracking stories a few years back. I might check them out too. __________________ '05 Quad-Cab 4X4, Amsoil Nano drop-in, gutted torque tube, silencer MIA, TAG, BMK-11 bypass, SmartyJr., Dipricol Optix Trans/EGT/Boost, 2" leveled, 295's on H2's, Rancho 5k's front 9k's rear, 51" Donaldson, still don't like obama

01-21-2009, 11:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
WoodRep Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts WoodRep's Truck Pics	Thanks, I am liking those tires, but curious how they are in the rain. Theres no siping? I ran Firestones that looked similar to that treadpattern on my 00 7.3 dually and they went forever on miles. Still searching... __________________ '05 Quad-Cab 4X4, Amsoil Nano drop-in, gutted torque tube, silencer MIA, TAG, BMK-11 bypass, SmartyJr., Dipricol Optix Trans/EGT/Boost, 2" leveled, 295's on H2's, Rancho 5k's front 9k's rear, 51" Donaldson, still don't like obama

01-22-2009, 02:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cummins in Kansas Kansas Chapter VP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manhattan/Great Bend,KS Posts: 376 Thanks: 20 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Cummins in Kansas's Truck Pics	The dura grapplers have a TON of sipping! I have sold a ton of dura grapplers and so far all of my customers have really liked them a lot. Our shop truck is a 1 ton duramaxipad with well over 55,000 towing miles and plenty of tread left. A friend that has a exhaust shop accross the street from our shop has a set on his 3/4 ton duramaxipad and hauls mules every weekend all over and the tires still look new with about 20,000 on them so far. All of my customers have said they do great on snow and ice. Have yet to hear any news about rain traction yet though. I'm guessing with the amount of sipping the should do good. __________________ 2002 quad cab LB,24 valve CUMMINS,4x4 3.55 Dana 60F,70R Kansas Cummins Crew ...Vice President http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/ka...mins-crew.html Proud supporter of my RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS!!! Live by the 2nd......