3/4 Ton AT Truck Tire?

[Marshfly]

Thanks for posting this, and the chalk test is still relevant, to your point when done correctly, to confirm equal application of pressure to the tire and to identify potential suspension issues on a specific vehicle.

The entire industry has settled on the methodology in that document for correct pressure and not a single manufacturer mentions a chalk test anywhere. I have used that document for every set of tires I've bought that wasn't stock size for the past 15 years and all have worn perfectly if rotated correctly and driven on good shocks.

For my HD trucks, I do make a little chart in my phone of the pressures for every 500# above my empty pressure so I can adjust when I carry a load. That comes in handy for sure. Daily I run the pressure for my empty weights plus a little so the truck rides good and wear is good also.

That document is also crucial when choosing a new tire size if ride quality is important to you. You can often choose a slightly different size with a higher max load index at the same or even less max pressure allowing you to drop your tire pressure from stock significantly increasing ride quality. This is the case for most 37x12.50s as well as ~35" diameter LT-metric tires in 285 and 295 widths on 18 and 20" wheels compared to stock sizes. You can often drop 10-20psi and get the same load capacity as stock tires and pressures.

 

[6mm Remington]

Cooper Stronghold AT 10 ply tire is a really good tire. My son has these on his 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 and they have worked very well for him. I have the Cooper S/T Maxx tire on my Ford F150 and have been very pleased with them but on my next set of tires I'm thinking that I will go with the Cooper Stronghold as I think it might just be a tad bit better. Cooper Tires have performed very well and I like the USA Made fact as well.

Cooper Stronghold

S/T Maxx

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

you can often choose a slightly different size with a higher max load index at the same or even less max pressure allowing you to drop your tire pressure from stock significantly increasing ride quality. This is the case for most 37x12.50s as well as ~35" diameter LT-metric tires in 285 and 295 widths on 18 and 20" wheels compared to stock sizes. You can often drop 10-20psi and get the same load capacity as stock tires and pressures.

Re: the chalk test, what I'm saying is that after you figure out your proper inflation using the tool you provided, especially in an older truck that hasn't had recent maintenance on shocks, tie rods, etc..., it doesn't hurt to run a chalk test to see if there is uneven wear. Tires are expensive, and its better to figure out wear issues early vs. later.

 

[woods89]

Look up the "chalk test" on Google. I watched a couple YT videos the other night, and doing this test will help you get your tires dialed in at the right pressure and may help you identify and diagnose any suspension wear issues that could be causing premature tire damage.

This is the right way to figure out the correct pressure when you don't run stock sizes or your weight varies a lot. The old school chalk test might work but it could just as easily be incorrect.

Just do the math. If your size isn't on there, email BFG and get the chart for your tire. But this chart is consistent across brands for same size and load index tires.

https://www.toyotires.com/media/pxcjubjs/application_of_load_inflation_tables_20200723.pdf

I will do some research! Thank you, gentlemen.

 

[monsterbucks]

Falken Wild Peak A/T 4 is what I put on my Chevy 2500

 

[HNTR918]

I've ran 3 sets of BFG K02's. All great performance and lasted 55k+ miles.
They were not great in the Montana gumbo mud, and had to use v-bar chains.

I went with the MT Baja Boss AT this year, and hoping for better mud performance.

Chalk testing is a must for snowy and ice road performance.
The Mickey Thompsons have a super reinforce side wall, and were optimal at 20 psi...

 

[cam813]

I run the MT Baja Boss a/t on my 17 Duramax and have been very pleased with the performance on and off road. The Colorado mud during the second rifle season puts them to the test.

 

[Jaegerr]

I have read through most of the truck tire threads here, but I still have questions. I love the Falken Wildpeak AT3s on my 1/2 ton, but I don't love them on the 3/4 ton(Wear and Flats)

My truck spends a third of the time on the pavement with no trailer, a third in the woods with no trailer, and a third of the time pulling a 6-8 thousand pound horse trailer on payment and the woods. Which AT would you choose?

Mickey Thompson Baja boss A/T. Mountain snowflake rated, 3 ply sidewalk, 50k mile warranty I believe, and relatively quiet and have done well for me off the pavement. They look pretty good/aggresive too for what that’s worth to you

 

[Wprinkle]

As usual I am late to the party but here are some Hankook Dynapro AT2's that have roughly 20-25k miles. 24,900 of those miles are on Caliche ranch roads, always with a 1,000lb cuber on the back and half of them with a trailer of horses... the remaining 100 miles are driving by braille to the vet or doctor.

 

[fraz01]

Look pretty good for the severe duty they're seeing. how much air you running in them? Nice thread gauge

 

[MallardSX2]

GENERAL AT-X

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

As usual I am late to the party but here are some Hankook Dynapro AT2's that have roughly 20-25k miles. 24,900 of those miles are on Caliche ranch roads, always with a 1,000lb cuber on the back and half of them with a trailer of horses... the remaining 100 miles are driving by braille to the vet or doctor. View attachment 885991

Best tread gauge I’ve ever seen.

 

[Wprinkle]

Look pretty good for the severe duty they're seeing. how much air you running in them? Nice thread gauge

Well they start at 65 on a monday and depending on how many mesquites I run over they end up about 60 lol

 

[IDHoundsman]

We’ve had great luck with Goodyear Wranglers on 1/2 ton pickups to 1 ton pickups that tow most of their lives. They’ve worked well.

 

[mtnbound]

MT Baja Boss has been good for me have them on a 3500 Ram and a Tundra.

 

[Mtaylor]

Cooper Stronghold AT 10 ply tire is a really good tire. My son has these on his 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 and they have worked very well for him. I have the Cooper S/T Maxx tire on my Ford F150 and have been very pleased with them but on my next set of tires I'm thinking that I will go with the Cooper Stronghold as I think it might just be a tad bit better. Cooper Tires have performed very well and I like the USA Made fact as well.

Cooper Stronghold
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S/T Maxx
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Another vote for the s/t maxx! They are expensive but on the farm I work they are the only ones that hold up besides Toyo m-55’s.