Tires and MPG

[CoyoteJackson]

The general’s that came on my truck should be good to 50k but I’m trying to figure out my next set of tires. I don’t want to sacrifice my excellent fuel mileage but I really want an all terrain tire. I’ve thought about going to the tried and true Michelin Defender but again, I prefer an all terrain. I want to try Micky Thompson’s new Baja Boss A/T in the stock size or maybe find an 8 ply tire. Toyo makes a 10 ply version on the A/T 2 or A/T 3 in my stock 20” size but I don’t need 10 ply or want the stiffer ride. So what tires have you changed over to and what, if any changes in mpg/ride/handling have you seen?

 

[BoostN]

You'll loose at least 2 MPG in my previous trucks experiences.. I did in my 2.8L Colorado by going up 2 sizes.

When I ever get my leveling shocks on my truck I'll be going with the Falken Wildpeak AT3's.

 

[CoyoteJackson]

I want to stick with stock size, just a bit more aggressive tread pattern. I had Falken’s on my last dodge diesel and they were an excellent tire.

 

[Mooseman]

I went with Cooper Discoverer AT3 and didn't notice a big change in MPG however I didn't have the original Generals long enough to really compare. I love that I don't have to have a winter set of tires with these. The only negative I've heard about these is they wear fairly fast. I've put about 16k km on them so far and liking them.

 

[CoyoteJackson]

I’ve had those Cooper’s on a truck I used on the mail route and they were a great tire too. As long as it’s not a noticeable mpg loss, I’ll go with an A/T tire

 

[CoyoteJackson]

Well at 38k I finally had a flat I had to change so instead of buying a single new general, I ordered a new set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss a/t. They are a very aggressive a/t and look really nice. I can barely hear the lugs at low speed and just a faint hint of them at hwy speeds. They have a 60k mile warranty and I only got them installed yesterday, so time will tell how they hold up.

 

[BoostN]

Looks good. Those are new to the market right ?

 

[CoyoteJackson]

Yes, I believe they were released last year.