I really like the fact that 255/85R16 will fit the stock body without significant rubbing, but I'm not eager to jump straight to a heavy E-rated tire in the process.
The Cooper ST Maxx and Toyo Open Country M/T are in the 60lb range. That's a huge jump from the relatively lightweight stock tires on the 3rd gen. It's also largely unnecessary for the places I visit.
The Cooper Discover ST in 255/85R16 looks like an interesting compromise.
It's not the most modern tread pattern, but it has decent ratings across the internet. It's M+S rated and even pinned for studs if you really want to go that route
Best of all: It's D-rated, and the tire has a claimed weight of only 48lbs. The tread pattern isn't full M/T, which should make for decent road manners.
Is anyone running these? I know they're not as aggressive looking as the ST Maxx or the other 255/85R16s, but for my purposes I think these could strike the right balance for moderate wheeling with good road manners.
The Cooper ST Maxx and Toyo Open Country M/T are in the 60lb range. That's a huge jump from the relatively lightweight stock tires on the 3rd gen. It's also largely unnecessary for the places I visit.
The Cooper Discover ST in 255/85R16 looks like an interesting compromise.
It's not the most modern tread pattern, but it has decent ratings across the internet. It's M+S rated and even pinned for studs if you really want to go that route
Best of all: It's D-rated, and the tire has a claimed weight of only 48lbs. The tread pattern isn't full M/T, which should make for decent road manners.
Is anyone running these? I know they're not as aggressive looking as the ST Maxx or the other 255/85R16s, but for my purposes I think these could strike the right balance for moderate wheeling with good road manners.