Take Off Tire's Top Rated Truck Tires
January 16, 2022
Buying a new set of tires can be a stressful adventure if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Take Off Tire’s goal is to make this process as easy as possible for you. This article will serve as a guide on some of our favorite truck tires as well as what we recommend to customers on a daily basis. Take Off Tire’s current tire offerings are available here: Tire Seller or you can give us a call at: 402-413-6646. We will ask all the appropriate questions to get you set up with the best possible tire for your desired applications.
Tires for Midsize and Large SUVs, Compact and Full-Size Pickup Trucks
Midsize SUV Examples: Jeep Grand Cherokee, Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Highlander/4Runner, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Jeep Wrangler
Midsize SUV Tire Size Examples: 245/75R17, 245/60R18, 255/65R18, 265/60R18, 245/60R20, 255/55R20, 265/50R20
Large SUV Examples: Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon
Large SUV Tire Size Examples: 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 285/45R22
Compact Pickup Truck Examples: Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Gladiator
Compact Pickup Truck Tire Size Examples: 265/70R16, 245/75R17, 255/65R17, 265/60R18, 255/55R20
Full-Size Pickup Truck Examples: Ford F-150, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500
Full-Size Pickup Truck Tire Size Examples: 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 275/55R20, 275/60R20, 275/50R22
Highway-Terrain Tires
What are Highway-Terrain Tires: H/T tires can be thought of as all-season tires for larger vehicles. Most highway-terrain tires have a more aggressive tread pattern than a typical all-season sedan tire but will have a less aggressive tread pattern than an all-terrain tire. This creates a better balance of comfort, fuel efficiency and longer tread life than an all-terrain tire provides.
Tires listed below are standard load (4 Ply).
Highway-Terrain Economic Tier Options:
The Ironman RB-SUV – Tough Tread for More Mileage. Designed specifically for SUVs and light trucks, the RB-SUV carries larger vehicles farther distances thanks to a highway touring design that features a tread pattern and shoulder construction engineered for enhanced stability at high speeds. Combine that with an M+S rating providing all-season performance and peace-of-mind, and it’s clear that the RB-SUV always gets where it’s going (ironmantires.com).
*255/65R18 used in example*
Adventuro HT is designed with comfort and control in mind. The advanced tread design and robust 60,000 mile expected tread life offer drivers the optimal balance of form and function. With features like full depth sipes, chamfered tread edges and a continuous center rib, you can drive with confidence and control. Dual sidewall designs also give you the ability to choose the perfect look for your vehicle (gtradial-us.com).
*265/65R18 used in example*
Highway-Terrain Middle Tier Options:
The tough highway terrain all-season tire that provides the perfect synergy of comfort, durability and performance for light trucks, SUVs and crossovers. The General Grabber HTS60 features the following: DuraGen Technology – Off-road durability. Comfort Balance Technology – A comfortable, quiet ride on the street. StabiliTread Technology – A larger footprint for maximum grip. Sound Barrier Ribs – Reduced road noise for added comfort (generaltire.com).
*265/65R18 used in example*
The Cooper Discoverer HTP is designed for SUVs and trucks. The tire features superior all-season handling for year-round driving, exceptional water evacuation to keep you stable on wet roads, and added rim protection with extended rubber sidewalls (coopertire.com).
*275/55R20 used in example*
Give your truck or SUV the best of both worlds with the Nexen Roadian HTX RH5 tire – great performance on the road, and the confidence to explore off-road when you want to. This tire’s tread does it all, with a multi-sequence pattern for reduced noise and long wear on the road, and a design that quickly evacuates mud and pebbles when you’re on rougher terrain.
*275/55R20 used in example*
Highway-Terrain Top Tier Options:
A premium all-season touring tire for SUVs and light trucks, the TerrainContact™ H/T ranges in size from 16-22″ rim diameter (continentaltire.com)
*275/55R20 used in example*
Michelin Defender LTX with Evertread compound delivers long-lasting, durable treadlife, wet grip and snow traction in all seasons. Eco-friendly, fuel-efficient light truck and SUV tire. The Defender LTX features the following: Long-lasting treadlife in severe conditions, excellent wet grip and snow traction, eco-friendly and excellent fuel efficiency, and a 70,000 mile expectancy (michelinman.com).
*275/55R20 used in example*
Have fun, but be safe. The mantra of moms everywhere could also be the mantra of the Continental CrossContact LX20 tire. With powerful year-round traction, this tire gets you to your adventures and keeps you out of trouble, even in light snow. Add in shortened braking distances, low rolling resistance that saves on fuel and lowers C02 emissions, and a quiet, comfortable ride, and this is truly a tire you can bring home to mom.
*275/55R20 used in example*
All-Terrain Tires
What are All-Terrain Tires: A/T tires are designed to perform in on and off road applications providing better traction and grip in dry, wet and snowy conditions. All-Terrain tires have a more aggressive tread pattern than highway-terrain tires but a less aggressive tread than a mud-tire. The improved grip and traction provided by all-terrain tires can sacrifice levels of comfort, fuel efficiency and tread life (minor in many cases).
Tires listed below are standard load (4 Ply).
All-Terrain Economic Tier Options:
The All Country AT2 delivers on multiple fronts, so you can conquer them all. The All Country AT2’s tread features angled tread blocks designed to enhance mud, water and snow evacuation, for allsurface traction when and where it’s needed most. When a tire can combine tenacious performance, a grip that doesn’t give in, all terrain / all season capability and a quiet ride – the result is the All Country AT2.(ironmantires.com).
*275/60R20 used in example*
Adventuro AT3 is an all-terrain tire for pickup and SUV drivers wanting aggressive looks and civilized on-road manners. The enhanced tread compound and dual-purpose tread design provides excellent handling, wet grip and a comfortable ride and is backed by a 50,000 mile tread life warranty. Superb off-road capabilities are maintained with features that provide stability and grip on soft and loose surfaces as well as a self-cleaning tread design (gtradial-us.com).
*265/65R18 used in example*
All-Terrain Middle Tier Options:
The next-generation, aggressive all-terrain tire that provides exceptional off-road capability and durability, balanced with impressive on-road performance. Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake and studdability deliver confident driving in all weather conditions. The General Grabber A/TX features the following: DuraGen Technology – Off-road durability. Comfort Balance Technology – A comfortable, quiet ride on the street. StabiliTread Technology – Street performance balanced with off-road durability. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake – Improved snow traction (generaltire.com).
*275/55R20 used in example*
Grabber APT tires feature a side-biter design to maintain better control as tires flex around corners or when you’re driving in moderate off-road conditions. The unique tread blocks have siping for additional gripping edges, while circumferential grooves reduce the chance of hydroplaning. These all-terrain tires are emblazoned with the mountain snowflake for winter driving classification.
*275/55R20 used in example*
Whether you want to chase adventure through off-road trails or take longer highway commutes, you can do it all. Plus, it can handle severe weather. In short, the Discoverer AT3 4S helps you do what you want, when you want. The Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S features the following: keep confident on wet roads with maximum grip and handling, on-road comfort and off-road durability mean the best of both worlds, Sever Weather Rated for performance in snowy conditions (coopertire.com).
*265/65R18 used in example*
With the Nexen Roadian A/T Pro RA8 on your SUV or pickup, you can go pretty much anywhere you like. Take that bumpy dirt road – the tread resists picking up gravel and protects against damage from rocky obstacles. Don’t worry about rain, mild snow, or even a little ice – microgrooves in the tread help keep traction consistent and reliable. And a wide shoulder block adds stiffness and stability for solid off-road performance.
*265/65R18 used in example*
All-Terrain Top Tier Options:
The TerrainContact A/T is a premium all-season all-terrain tire designed for crossovers, SUVs and light trucks. With the durability to conquer dirt, gravel and grass, this tire features TractionPlus Technology, which provides improved traction and durability, better grip on wet roads, and quiet road noise. The TerrainContact A/T features the following: Best-in-class wet braking, balanced off-road traction with on-road manners and robust durabillity (continentaltire.com).
*275/60R20 used in example*
The Wildpeak A/T3W is engineered for adventure, any time and in any weather. The A/T3W combines aggressive off-road ability and rugged terrain driving without compromise on the pavement. An optimized tread design combined with a silica tread compound enable the A/T3W to excel in three areas: wear, winter, and wet performance. Designed for severe snow conditions, every A/T3W tire is qualified by USTMA and TRAC for the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake symbol. The A/T3W is packed with technology, from Falken’s patented 3D Canyon Sipes to an all-new proprietary lower sidewall. Full-depth sipes and grooves maintain consistent performance and appearance throughout the life of the tire (falkentire.com).
*275/60R20 used in example*
Take Off Tire is the premium new and used tire seller in Lincoln, NE. To see our current new tire offerings, CLICK HERE. If you have any questions or need some advice on what to get for your next set of tires give us a call at: 402-413-6646.