Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71swb4x4 · 02-26-2016, 06:43 PM

These 3 choices came from the tire shop:
Kumho AT51, General Grabber AT2 and Hankook Dyanpro RF10
I have a stock Blazer, has some butt sag from 45 years of use. Thinking of going with a 31" tire on 8" rims.
Mainly a pavement pounder. I will take it hunting a little, so some mud but not a lot. Some snow too, but it probably won't go out a lot in the winter.

jaros44sr · 02-26-2016, 07:57 PM

How about road noise, I've heard some jeeps go by me on the highway and couldn't believe the driver could put up with it
Do manufacturers give any advice on how quiet they are
I've got 31 in. Interco trexus m/t on it now, but haven't driven it yet to find out how noisy they are. My main concern was snow

Looks like the grabber has the most aggressive tread, but it would be nice to know the tire compound. Good sipping too

tjsblazer · 02-27-2016, 12:26 AM

I havent run those particular hankook but I currently am running 3 other sets of their tires on vehicles. I like them all. My tire guy says they are a good brand.

jaros44sr · 02-27-2016, 08:57 AM

Forgot to ask... how many plies are in the sidewall

ochre 72 · 02-27-2016, 11:26 AM

The General has 16/32 of tread and the Kumho hass 15/32 if that matters to you. We sell General and Kumho and IMO the General balances out better and has less road noise. I also think the General would push water and mud out of the sides better. I don't have any experience with the Hankook. They are all C load range (6ply) tires

TheCougarine · 02-27-2016, 12:10 PM

I can't say from experience but I've heard good things about those Generals.

Lieferson · 02-29-2016, 02:32 PM

BFG AT KO2. theres a reason that tread pattern has been around forever, and they just redesigned them. triple peak snow rated, super long life, tough side wall, balance well, ride quiet. awesome awesome tire.

02-26-2016, 06:43 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices These 3 choices came from the tire shop: Kumho AT51, General Grabber AT2 and Hankook Dyanpro RF10 I have a stock Blazer, has some butt sag from 45 years of use. Thinking of going with a 31" tire on 8" rims. Mainly a pavement pounder. I will take it hunting a little, so some mud but not a lot. Some snow too, but it probably won't go out a lot in the winter. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 02-26-2016 at 06:50 PM.

02-26-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices How about road noise, I've heard some jeeps go by me on the highway and couldn't believe the driver could put up with it Do manufacturers give any advice on how quiet they are I've got 31 in. Interco trexus m/t on it now, but haven't driven it yet to find out how noisy they are. My main concern was snow Looks like the grabber has the most aggressive tread, but it would be nice to know the tire compound. Good sipping too __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-27-2016, 12:26 AM	#3
tjsblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,521	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices I havent run those particular hankook but I currently am running 3 other sets of their tires on vehicles. I like them all. My tire guy says they are a good brand. __________________ Jeff. '72 Blazer K5 "Camshaft opinions are like belly buttons; everyone has one and no two are alike" My Blazer Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626752 My Engine Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637336

02-27-2016, 08:57 AM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices Forgot to ask... how many plies are in the sidewall __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-27-2016, 11:26 AM	#5
ochre 72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Woodstock, Ga. Posts: 183	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices The General has 16/32 of tread and the Kumho hass 15/32 if that matters to you. We sell General and Kumho and IMO the General balances out better and has less road noise. I also think the General would push water and mud out of the sides better. I don't have any experience with the Hankook. They are all C load range (6ply) tires Last edited by ochre 72; 02-27-2016 at 11:27 AM. Reason: added info

02-27-2016, 12:10 PM	#6
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices I can't say from experience but I've heard good things about those Generals.

02-29-2016, 02:32 PM	#7
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Tire recommendations please, have 3 choices BFG AT KO2. theres a reason that tread pattern has been around forever, and they just redesigned them. triple peak snow rated, super long life, tough side wall, balance well, ride quiet. awesome awesome tire. __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold



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